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Stereogum's Top 25 Albums of 2012 So Far


LIST SUMMARY
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List Rating: 79
Based on 291 album ratings

Genre Breakdown:
Hip Hop (7), Indie Rock (2), Experimental (2), Synthpop (2), Electronic (2), Singer-Songwriter (1), Punk Rock (1), Garage Rock (1), Noise Pop (1), Shoegaze (1), Sludge Metal (1), Space Rock (1), Electropop (1), Hardcore Punk (1), Dream Pop (1)

1. Cloud Nothings - Attack on Memory

Cloud Nothings - Attack on Memory
MUST HEAR
Released: Jan 24th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
81
Based on
15 reviews
USER SCORE
79
Based on
63 ratings



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2. The Walkmen - Heaven

The Walkmen - Heaven
MUST HEAR
Released: May 29th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
82
Based on
17 reviews
USER SCORE
79
Based on
35 ratings



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3. Chairlift - Something

Chairlift - Something
MUST HEAR
Released: Jan 24th, 2012
Genre: Electropop
CRITIC SCORE
77
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
26 ratings



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4. Japandroids - Celebration Rock

Japandroids - Celebration Rock
MUST HEAR
Released: Jun 5th, 2012
Genre: Garage Rock
CRITIC SCORE
84
Based on
15 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
59 ratings



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5. Beach House - Bloom

Beach House - Bloom
MUST HEAR
Released: May 15th, 2012
Genre: Dream Pop
CRITIC SCORE
82
Based on
16 reviews
USER SCORE
84
Based on
117 ratings



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6. El-P - Cancer 4 Cure

El-P - Cancer 4 Cure
Released: May 22nd, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
85
Based on
14 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
34 ratings



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7. Screaming Females - Ugly

Screaming Females - Ugly
Released: Apr 3rd, 2012
Genre: Punk Rock
CRITIC SCORE
82
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
8 ratings



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8. Rick Ross - Rich Forever

Rick Ross - Rich Forever
Released: Jan 6th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
75
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
77
Based on
4 ratings



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9. Sleigh Bells - Reign of Terror

Sleigh Bells - Reign of Terror
Released: Feb 21st, 2012
Genre: Noise Pop
CRITIC SCORE
75
Based on
14 reviews
USER SCORE
70
Based on
26 ratings



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10. Future - Pluto

Future - Pluto
Released: Apr 17th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
66
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
52
Based on
1 rating



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11. Killer Mike - R.A.P. Music

Killer Mike - R.A.P. Music
Released: May 15th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
85
Based on
14 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
34 ratings



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12. Action Bronson / Party Supplies - Blue Chips

Action Bronson / Party Supplies - Blue Chips
Released: Mar 12th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
82
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
78
Based on
9 ratings



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13. Julia Holter - Ekstasis

Julia Holter - Ekstasis
MUST HEAR
Released: Mar 6th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
CRITIC SCORE
82
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
79
Based on
28 ratings



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14. Lotus Plaza - Spooky Action at a Distance

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



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15. Torche - Harmonicraft

Torche - Harmonicraft
Released: Apr 24th, 2012
Genre: Sludge Metal
CRITIC SCORE
79
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
79
Based on
3 ratings



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16. Tanlines - Mixed Emotions

Tanlines - Mixed Emotions
Released: Mar 20th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
70
Based on
12 reviews
USER SCORE
84
Based on
2 ratings



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17. Frankie Rose - Interstellar

Frankie Rose - Interstellar
Released: Feb 21st, 2012
Genre: Synthpop
CRITIC SCORE
76
Based on
14 reviews
USER SCORE
75
Based on
17 ratings



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18. Death Grips - The Money Store

Death Grips - The Money Store
Released: Apr 24th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
85
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
57 ratings



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19. Chromatics - Kill for Love

Chromatics - Kill for Love
MUST HEAR
Released: Mar 26th, 2012
Genre: Synthpop
CRITIC SCORE
82
Based on
17 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
62 ratings



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20. Spiritualized - Sweet Heart Sweet Light

Spiritualized - Sweet Heart Sweet Light
Released: Apr 17th, 2012
Genre: Space Rock
CRITIC SCORE
83
Based on
15 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
48 ratings



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21. Kindness - World, You Need A Change Of Mind

Kindness - World, You Need A Change Of Mind
Released: Mar 20th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
64
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
7 ratings



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22. Grimes - Visions

Grimes - Visions
MUST HEAR
Released: Feb 21st, 2012
Genre: Experimental
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
17 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
81 ratings



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23. Willis Earl Beal - Acousmatic Sorcery

Willis Earl Beal - Acousmatic Sorcery
Released: Apr 3rd, 2012
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
CRITIC SCORE
74
Based on
12 reviews
USER SCORE
71
Based on
5 ratings



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24. Ceremony - Zoo

Ceremony - Zoo
Released: Mar 6th, 2012
Genre: Hardcore Punk
CRITIC SCORE
66
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
48
Based on
3 ratings



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25. Heems - Nehru Jackets

Heems - Nehru Jackets
Released: Jan 17th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
69
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
76
Based on
3 ratings



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2012 YEAR END SUMMARY

2012 YEAR END LISTS
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American Songwriter
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Beats Per Minute
Clash
Cokemachineglow
Consequence of Sound
DIY
Exclaim!
FACT Magazine
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MOJO
musicOMH
NME
No Ripcord
Obscure Sound
Paste
Pazz and Jop
Pitchfork
PopMatters
Pretty Much Amazing
Rolling Stone
Slant
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Spinner
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The Wire
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Uncut
Under the Radar
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