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Pitchfork's Highest Rated Albums of 2012




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This is an ordered list of Pitchfork's highest rated albums of 2012. To view Pitchfork's year end list, click here.

376. S. Carey - Hoyas

S. Carey - Hoyas
Released: May 8th, 2012
Genre: Folk
Rating: 7.0
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377. Mohn - Mohn

Mohn - Mohn
Released: April 23rd, 2012
Rating: 7.0
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



378. Sidi Touré - Koima

Sidi Touré - Koima
Released: April 16th, 2012
Rating: 7.0
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Amazon
Spotify



379. Gang Colours - Keychain Collection

Gang Colours - Keychain Collection
Released: March 27th, 2012
Rating: 7.0
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iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



380. Lee Fields & The Expressions - Faithful Man

Lee Fields & The Expressions - Faithful Man
Released: March 13th, 2012
Rating: 7.0
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iTunes
Amazon



381. Pond - Beard, Wives, Denim

Pond - Beard, Wives, Denim
Released: March 6th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 7.0
[Source]
iTunes
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382. Estelle - All of Me

Estelle - All of Me
Released: February 28th, 2012
Genre: R&B
Rating: 7.0
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



383. Legowelt - The Paranormal Soul

Legowelt - The Paranormal Soul
Released: November 6th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 6.9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



384. Times New Viking - Over & Over

Times New Viking - Over & Over
Released: October 16th, 2012
Genre: Lo-Fi
Rating: 6.9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon



385. King Dude - Burning Daylight

King Dude - Burning Daylight
Released: October 16th, 2012
Rating: 6.9
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iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



386. Allah-Las - Allah-Las

Allah-Las - Allah-Las
Released: September 18th, 2012
Genre: Garage Rock
Rating: 6.9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



387. Maria Minerva - Will Happiness Find Me?

Maria Minerva - Will Happiness Find Me?
Released: September 4th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 6.9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



388. Fang Island - Major

Fang Island - Major
Released: July 24th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 6.9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



389. Violens - True

Violens - True
Released: May 15th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 6.9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



390. The Wedding Present - Valentina

The Wedding Present - Valentina
Released: March 20th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 6.9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



391. School of Seven Bells - Ghostory

School of Seven Bells - Ghostory
Released: February 28th, 2012
Genre: Dream Pop
Rating: 6.9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



392. Shearwater - Animal Joy

Shearwater - Animal Joy
Released: February 14th, 2012
Genre: Folk
Rating: 6.9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



393. Machinedrum - SXLND

Machinedrum - SXLND
Released: January 17th, 2012
Genre: IDM
Rating: 6.9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



394. Guided By Voices - Let's Go Eat the Factory

Guided By Voices - Let's Go Eat the Factory
Released: January 1st, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 6.9
[Source]
iTunes
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395. Mykki Blanco - Cosmic Angel: The Illuminati Prince/ss

Mykki Blanco - Cosmic Angel: The Illuminati Prince/ss
Released: November 9th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 6.8
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon



396. Prince Rama - Top Ten Hits of the End of the World

Prince Rama - Top Ten Hits of the End of the World
Released: November 6th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 6.8
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
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397. Pinback - Information Retrieved

Pinback - Information Retrieved
Released: October 16th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 6.8
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
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398. A.C. Newman - Shut Down the Streets

A.C. Newman - Shut Down the Streets
Released: October 9th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 6.8
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399. Peter Buck - Peter Buck

Peter Buck - Peter Buck
Released: October 5th, 2012
Rating: 6.8
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



400. Lupe Fiasco - Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1

Lupe Fiasco - Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1
Released: September 25th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 6.8
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings Pitchfork awarded albums throughout 2012.
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