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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.

451. Wu-Block - Wu-Block

Wu-Block - Wu-Block
Released: November 27th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 6.5
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452. How to destroy angels_ - An Omen

How to destroy angels_ - An Omen
Released: November 13th, 2012
Rating: 6.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



453. G.O.O.D. Music - Cruel Summer

G.O.O.D. Music - Cruel Summer
Released: September 18th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 6.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
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454. The Corin Tucker Band - Kill My Blues

The Corin Tucker Band - Kill My Blues
Released: September 18th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 6.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon



455. The Avett Brothers - The Carpenter

The Avett Brothers - The Carpenter
Released: September 11th, 2012
Genre: Folk
Rating: 6.5
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iTunes
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456. Patterson Hood - Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance

Patterson Hood - Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance
Released: September 11th, 2012
Genre: Alt-Country
Rating: 6.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



457. Foals - Tapes

Foals - Tapes
Released: July 3rd, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 6.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



458. A Place To Bury Strangers - Worship

A Place To Bury Strangers - Worship
Released: June 26th, 2012
Genre: Noise Rock
Rating: 6.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



459. R. Kelly - Write Me Back

R. Kelly - Write Me Back
Released: June 26th, 2012
Genre: R&B
Rating: 6.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



460. jj - High Summer

jj - High Summer
Released: June 22nd, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 6.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon



461. J Dilla - Rebirth of Detroit

J Dilla - Rebirth of Detroit
Released: June 12th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 6.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon



462. Crocodiles - Endless Flowers

Crocodiles - Endless Flowers
Released: June 5th, 2012
Genre: Shoegaze
Rating: 6.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



463. Ramona Falls - Prophet

Ramona Falls - Prophet
Released: May 1st, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 6.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



464. Torche - Harmonicraft

Torche - Harmonicraft
Released: April 24th, 2012
Genre: Sludge Metal
Rating: 6.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



465. Paul Weller - Sonik Kicks

Paul Weller - Sonik Kicks
Released: March 27th, 2012
Genre: Rock
Rating: 6.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



466. VCMG - Ssss

VCMG - Ssss
Released: March 13th, 2012
Genre: Techno
Rating: 6.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



467. Heems - Nehru Jackets

Heems - Nehru Jackets
Released: January 17th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 6.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon



468. Ultraísta - Ultraísta

Ultraísta - Ultraísta
Released: October 2nd, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 6.4
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



469. Echo Lake - Wild Peace

Echo Lake - Wild Peace
Released: June 26th, 2012
Genre: Shoegaze
Rating: 6.4
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



470. d'Eon - LP

d'Eon - LP
Released: June 5th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 6.4
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



471. DVA - Pretty Ugly

DVA - Pretty Ugly
Released: May 15th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 6.4
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



472. Garbage - Not Your Kind of People

Garbage - Not Your Kind of People
Released: May 15th, 2012
Genre: Alternative Rock
Rating: 6.4
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



473. PS I Love You - Death Dreams

PS I Love You - Death Dreams
Released: May 8th, 2012
Genre: Lo-Fi
Rating: 6.4
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



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

Kindness - World, You Need A Change Of Mind
Released: March 20th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 6.4
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



475. White Hills - Frying on This Rock

White Hills - Frying on This Rock
Released: March 20th, 2012
Genre: Psychedelic Rock
Rating: 6.4
[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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