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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.

26. Jessie Ware - Devotion

Jessie Ware - Devotion
Released: August 20th, 2012
Genre: Soul
Rating: 8.5
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27. TNGHT - TNGHT

TNGHT - TNGHT
Released: July 24th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 8.5
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28. Baroness - Yellow & Green

Baroness - Yellow & Green
Released: July 17th, 2012
Genre: Sludge Metal
Rating: 8.5
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29. El-P - Cancer 4 Cure

El-P - Cancer 4 Cure
Released: May 22nd, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 8.5
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30. Actress - R.I.P.

Actress - R.I.P.
Released: April 24th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 8.5
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31. The Men - Open Your Heart

The Men - Open Your Heart
MUST HEAR
Released: March 6th, 2012
Genre: Noise Rock
Rating: 8.5
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32. Grimes - Visions

Grimes - Visions
MUST HEAR
Released: February 21st, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 8.5
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33. John Talabot - ƒIN

John Talabot - ƒIN
MUST HEAR
Released: February 14th, 2012
Rating: 8.5
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34. Azusa Plane - Where The Sands Turn to Gold

Azusa Plane - Where The Sands Turn to Gold
Released: January 30th, 2012
Genre: Ambient
Rating: 8.5
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35. Bat For Lashes - The Haunted Man

Bat For Lashes - The Haunted Man
Released: October 15th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 8.4
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36. Miguel - Kaleidoscope Dream

Miguel - Kaleidoscope Dream
Released: October 2nd, 2012
Genre: R&B
Rating: 8.4
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37. How to Dress Well - Total Loss

How to Dress Well - Total Loss
Released: September 18th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 8.4
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38. Passion Pit - Gossamer

Passion Pit - Gossamer
Released: July 24th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 8.4
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39. Purity Ring - Shrines

Purity Ring - Shrines
MUST HEAR
Released: July 24th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 8.4
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40. Lotus Plaza - Spooky Action at a Distance

Lotus Plaza - Spooky Action at a Distance
Released: April 2nd, 2012
Genre: Shoegaze
Rating: 8.4
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41. The Shins - Port of Morrow

The Shins - Port of Morrow
Released: March 20th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 8.4
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42. Perfume Genius - Put Your Back N 2 It

Perfume Genius - Put Your Back N 2 It
Released: February 21st, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 8.4
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43. Frankie Rose - Interstellar

Frankie Rose - Interstellar
Released: February 21st, 2012
Genre: Synthpop
Rating: 8.4
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44. Pallbearer - Sorrow and Extinction

Pallbearer - Sorrow and Extinction
Released: February 21st, 2012
Genre: Doom Metal
Rating: 8.4
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45. Schoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions

Schoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions
Released: January 14th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 8.4
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46. Dum Dum Girls - End of Daze

Dum Dum Girls - End of Daze
Released: September 25th, 2012
Genre: Lo-Fi
Rating: 8.3
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47. Wild Nothing - Nocturne

Wild Nothing - Nocturne
Released: August 28th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 8.3
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48. Nas - Life is Good

Nas - Life is Good
Released: July 17th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 8.3
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49. DIIV - Oshin

DIIV - Oshin
MUST HEAR
Released: June 26th, 2012
Genre: Shoegaze
Rating: 8.3
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50. Mount Eerie - Clear Moon

Mount Eerie - Clear Moon
Released: May 22nd, 2012
Genre: Indie Folk
Rating: 8.3
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NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings Pitchfork awarded albums throughout 2012.
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