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Spin's Highest Rated Albums of 2012




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

1. Roc Marciano - Reloaded

Roc Marciano - Reloaded
Released: November 13th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 9
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2. Godspeed You! Black Emperor - 'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!

Godspeed You! Black Emperor - 'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!
Released: October 16th, 2012
Genre: Post-Rock
Rating: 9
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3. Miguel - Kaleidoscope Dream

Miguel - Kaleidoscope Dream
Released: October 2nd, 2012
Genre: R&B
Rating: 9
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4. Dinosaur Jr. - I Bet on Sky

Dinosaur Jr. - I Bet on Sky
Released: September 18th, 2012
Genre: Alternative Rock
Rating: 9
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5. Baroness - Yellow & Green

Baroness - Yellow & Green
Released: July 17th, 2012
Genre: Sludge Metal
Rating: 9
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6. Frank Ocean - Channel Orange

Frank Ocean - Channel Orange
MUST HEAR
Released: July 17th, 2012
Genre: R&B
Rating: 9
[Source]
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7. Dirty Projectors - Swing Lo Magellan

Dirty Projectors - Swing Lo Magellan
MUST HEAR
Released: July 10th, 2012
Genre: Experimental Rock
Rating: 9
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8. Japandroids - Celebration Rock

Japandroids - Celebration Rock
MUST HEAR
Released: June 5th, 2012
Genre: Garage Rock
Rating: 9
[Source]
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Amazon
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9. Killer Mike - R.A.P. Music

Killer Mike - R.A.P. Music
Released: May 15th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 9
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10. Santigold - Master of My Make-Believe

Santigold - Master of My Make-Believe
Released: May 1st, 2012
Genre: Electropop
Rating: 9
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11. Torche - Harmonicraft

Torche - Harmonicraft
Released: April 24th, 2012
Genre: Sludge Metal
Rating: 9
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12. Traxman - Da Mind of Traxman

Traxman - Da Mind of Traxman
Released: April 17th, 2012
Genre: Juke
Rating: 9
[Source]
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13. The Men - Open Your Heart

The Men - Open Your Heart
MUST HEAR
Released: March 6th, 2012
Genre: Noise Rock
Rating: 9
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14. Cloud Nothings - Attack on Memory

Cloud Nothings - Attack on Memory
MUST HEAR
Released: January 24th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 9
[Source]
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15. Kathleen Edwards - Voyageur

Kathleen Edwards - Voyageur
Released: January 17th, 2012
Genre: Alt-Country
Rating: 9
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16. Chief Keef - Finally Rich

Chief Keef - Finally Rich
Released: December 18th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 8
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17. Bruno Mars - Unorthodox Jukebox

Bruno Mars - Unorthodox Jukebox
Released: December 11th, 2012
Genre: Pop
Rating: 8
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18. Memory Tapes - Grace/Confusion

Memory Tapes - Grace/Confusion
Released: December 4th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 8
[Source]
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19. Scott Walker - Bish Bosch

Scott Walker - Bish Bosch
Released: December 4th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 8
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20. The Evens - The Odds

The Evens - The Odds
Released: November 20th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 8
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21. Action Bronson - Rare Chandeliers

Action Bronson - Rare Chandeliers
Released: November 15th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 8
[Source]
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22. Neurosis - Honor Found in Decay

Neurosis - Honor Found in Decay
Released: October 30th, 2012
Genre: Sludge Metal
Rating: 8
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23. Andy Stott - Luxury Problems

Andy Stott - Luxury Problems
MUST HEAR
Released: October 29th, 2012
Genre: Dub Techno
Rating: 8
[Source]
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24. Taylor Swift - Red

Taylor Swift - Red
Released: October 22nd, 2012
Genre: Pop
Rating: 8
[Source]
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25. Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d. city

Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d. city
Released: October 22nd, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 8
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NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings Spin awarded albums throughout 2012.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15

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