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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.

576. oOoOO - Our Love Is Hurting Us

oOoOO - Our Love Is Hurting Us
Released: April 10th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 5.7
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon



577. Great Lake Swimmers - New Wild Everywhere

Great Lake Swimmers - New Wild Everywhere
Released: April 3rd, 2012
Genre: Folk
Rating: 5.7
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



578. Robert Pollard - Mouseman Cloud

Robert Pollard - Mouseman Cloud
Released: March 20th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 5.7
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



579. Spoek Mathambo - Father Creeper

Spoek Mathambo - Father Creeper
Released: March 13th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 5.7
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



580. Dolphins Into The Future - Canto Arquipélago

Dolphins Into The Future - Canto Arquipélago
Released: March 6th, 2012
Genre: Drone
Rating: 5.7
[Source]
iTunes
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Spotify



581. Mr. Dream - Fatherland

Mr. Dream - Fatherland
Released: February 28th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 5.7
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



582. Dr. Dog - Be The Void

Dr. Dog - Be The Void
Released: February 7th, 2012
Genre: Psychedelic Rock
Rating: 5.7
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



583. Air - Le Voyage Dans La Lune

Air - Le Voyage Dans La Lune
Released: February 7th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 5.7
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



584. Two Fingers - Stunt Rhythms

Two Fingers - Stunt Rhythms
Released: October 16th, 2012
Rating: 5.6
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



585. Lord Huron - Lonesome Dreams

Lord Huron - Lonesome Dreams
Released: October 9th, 2012
Genre: Folk
Rating: 5.6
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



586. The Raveonettes - Observator

The Raveonettes - Observator
Released: September 11th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 5.6
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



587. Ben Browning - Lover Motion

Ben Browning - Lover Motion
Released: March 19th, 2012
Rating: 5.6
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



588. White Rabbits - Milk Famous

White Rabbits - Milk Famous
Released: March 6th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 5.6
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



589. Muse - The 2nd Law

Muse - The 2nd Law
Released: October 2nd, 2012
Genre: Alternative Rock
Rating: 5.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



590. Two Gallants - The Bloom and the Blight

Two Gallants - The Bloom and the Blight
Released: September 4th, 2012
Genre: Folk
Rating: 5.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



591. Retribution Gospel Choir - The Revolution EP

Retribution Gospel Choir - The Revolution EP
Released: March 26th, 2012
Genre: Alternative Rock
Rating: 5.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



592. Ben Kweller - Go Fly a Kite

Ben Kweller - Go Fly a Kite
Released: February 7th, 2012
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
Rating: 5.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



593. Lana Del Rey - Born To Die

Lana Del Rey - Born To Die
Released: January 31st, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 5.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



594. Trailer Trash Tracys - Ester

Trailer Trash Tracys - Ester
Released: January 9th, 2012
Genre: Shoegaze
Rating: 5.5
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



595. Spaceghostpurrp - B.M.W.

Spaceghostpurrp - B.M.W.
Released: December 17th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 5.4
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon



596. Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire - Power & Passion

Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire - Power & Passion
Released: November 6th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 5.4
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon



597. Pet Shop Boys - Elysium

Pet Shop Boys - Elysium
Released: September 11th, 2012
Genre: Synthpop
Rating: 5.4
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



598. Mono - For My Parents

Mono - For My Parents
Released: September 4th, 2012
Genre: Post-Rock
Rating: 5.4
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



599. Yeasayer - Fragrant World

Yeasayer - Fragrant World
Released: August 21st, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 5.4
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



600. Mystery Jets - Radlands

Mystery Jets - Radlands
Released: April 30th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 5.4
[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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