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Beats Per Minute's Highest Rated Albums of 2012




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

1. Flying Lotus - Until the Quiet Comes

Flying Lotus - Until the Quiet Comes
Released: October 2nd, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 97
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon



2. Animal Collective - Centipede Hz

Animal Collective - Centipede Hz
Released: September 4th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 91
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



3. Frank Ocean - Channel Orange

Frank Ocean - Channel Orange
MUST HEAR
Released: July 17th, 2012
Genre: R&B
Rating: 91
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



4. Bobby Womack - The Bravest Man in the Universe

Bobby Womack - The Bravest Man in the Universe
Released: June 12th, 2012
Genre: Soul
Rating: 91
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



5. Andy Stott - Luxury Problems

Andy Stott - Luxury Problems
MUST HEAR
Released: October 29th, 2012
Genre: Dub Techno
Rating: 90
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon



6. Swans - The Seer

Swans - The Seer
Released: August 28th, 2012
Genre: Post-Rock
Rating: 90
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



7. Death Grips - The Money Store

Death Grips - The Money Store
Released: April 24th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 90
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



8. Scott Walker - Bish Bosch

Scott Walker - Bish Bosch
Released: December 4th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 89
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



9. Jens Lekman - I Know What Love Isn't

Jens Lekman - I Know What Love Isn't
Released: September 4th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 89
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



10. Dirty Projectors - Swing Lo Magellan

Dirty Projectors - Swing Lo Magellan
MUST HEAR
Released: July 10th, 2012
Genre: Experimental Rock
Rating: 89
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



11. Killer Mike - R.A.P. Music

Killer Mike - R.A.P. Music
Released: May 15th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 89
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



12. The Men - Open Your Heart

The Men - Open Your Heart
MUST HEAR
Released: March 6th, 2012
Genre: Noise Rock
Rating: 89
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



13. Perfume Genius - Put Your Back N 2 It

Perfume Genius - Put Your Back N 2 It
Released: February 21st, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 89
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



14. Lost In The Trees - A Church That Fits Our Needs

Lost In The Trees - A Church That Fits Our Needs
Released: March 20th, 2012
Genre: Indie Folk
Rating: 88
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



15. Bat For Lashes - The Haunted Man

Bat For Lashes - The Haunted Man
Released: October 15th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 87
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



16. Ty Segall - Twins

Ty Segall - Twins
Released: October 9th, 2012
Genre: Garage Rock
Rating: 87
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



17. The Tallest Man On Earth - There's No Leaving Now

The Tallest Man On Earth - There's No Leaving Now
Released: June 12th, 2012
Genre: Folk
Rating: 87
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



18. Japandroids - Celebration Rock

Japandroids - Celebration Rock
MUST HEAR
Released: June 5th, 2012
Genre: Garage Rock
Rating: 87
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



19. Niki & The Dove - Instinct

Niki & The Dove - Instinct
Released: May 14th, 2012
Genre: Electropop
Rating: 87
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon



20. Quakers - Quakers

Quakers - Quakers
Released: March 26th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 87
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



21. Schoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions

Schoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions
Released: January 14th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 87
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



22. Tame Impala - Lonerism

Tame Impala - Lonerism
MUST HEAR
Released: October 9th, 2012
Genre: Psychedelic Rock
Rating: 86
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



23. Mount Eerie - Ocean Roar

Mount Eerie - Ocean Roar
Released: September 4th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 86
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



24. TNGHT - TNGHT

TNGHT - TNGHT
Released: July 24th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 86
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



25. Ty Segall Band - Slaughterhouse

Ty Segall Band - Slaughterhouse
MUST HEAR
Released: June 26th, 2012
Genre: Garage Rock
Rating: 86
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings Beats Per Minute awarded albums throughout 2012.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14

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