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Best Shoegaze Albums of 2012

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1. Toy - Toy

Toy - Toy
Released: September 10th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
77
Based on
19 ratings





2. Lower Dens - Nootropics

Lower Dens - Nootropics
Released: May 1st, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
79
Based on
13 ratings





3. DIIV - Oshin

DIIV - Oshin
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Released: June 26th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
79
Based on
14 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
44 ratings





4. Yeti Lane - Echo Show

Yeti Lane - Echo Show
Released: March 5th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
78
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
58
Based on
2 ratings





5. Lotus Plaza - Spooky Action at a Distance

Lotus Plaza - Spooky Action at a Distance
Released: April 2nd, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
76
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
76
Based on
18 ratings





6. Ringo Deathstarr - Mauve

Ringo Deathstarr - Mauve
Released: September 25th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
75
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
79
Based on
3 ratings





7. Tamaryn - Tender New Signs

Tamaryn - Tender New Signs
Released: October 16th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
73
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
5 ratings





8. Echo Lake - Wild Peace

Echo Lake - Wild Peace
Released: June 26th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
72
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
56
Based on
2 ratings





9. Stagnant Pools - Temporary Room

Stagnant Pools - Temporary Room
Released: August 7th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
69
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
75
Based on
5 ratings





10. Crocodiles - Endless Flowers

Crocodiles - Endless Flowers
Released: June 5th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
67
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
74
Based on
5 ratings





11. Disappears - Pre Language

Disappears - Pre Language
Released: February 28th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
66
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
85
Based on
1 rating





12. Trailer Trash Tracys - Ester

Trailer Trash Tracys - Ester
Released: January 9th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
64
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
76
Based on
6 ratings





NOTE: Albums must be rated by at least 4 publications to be included in this list.

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