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Drowned in Sound's Highest Rated Albums of 2012




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1. The xx - Coexist

The xx - Coexist
Released: September 11th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 10
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



2. Mount Eerie - Ocean Roar

Mount Eerie - Ocean Roar
Released: September 4th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 10
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



3. Swans - The Seer

Swans - The Seer
Released: August 28th, 2012
Genre: Post-Rock
Rating: 10
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



4. Mount Eerie - Clear Moon

Mount Eerie - Clear Moon
Released: May 22nd, 2012
Genre: Indie Folk
Rating: 10
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



5. Actress - R.I.P.

Actress - R.I.P.
Released: April 24th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 10
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



6. Death Grips - The Money Store

Death Grips - The Money Store
Released: April 24th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 10
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



7. Blondes - Blondes

Blondes - Blondes
Released: February 7th, 2012
Genre: House
Rating: 10
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



8. Deftones - Koi No Yokan

Deftones - Koi No Yokan
Released: November 13th, 2012
Genre: Alternative Metal
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



9. Why? - Mumps, etc.

Why? - Mumps, etc.
Released: October 9th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



10. Flying Lotus - Until the Quiet Comes

Flying Lotus - Until the Quiet Comes
Released: October 2nd, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon



11. Efterklang - Piramida

Efterklang - Piramida
Released: September 25th, 2012
Genre: Post-Rock
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



12. Melody's Echo Chamber - Melody's Echo Chamber

Melody's Echo Chamber - Melody's Echo Chamber
Released: September 25th, 2012
Genre: Dream Pop
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



13. Gallows - Gallows

Gallows - Gallows
Released: September 11th, 2012
Genre: Hardcore Punk
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



14. Bob Dylan - Tempest

Bob Dylan - Tempest
Released: September 11th, 2012
Genre: Folk
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



15. Cat Power - Sun

Cat Power - Sun
Released: September 4th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



16. Why? - Sod in the Seed

Why? - Sod in the Seed
Released: August 14th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



17. Frank Ocean - Channel Orange

Frank Ocean - Channel Orange
MUST HEAR
Released: July 17th, 2012
Genre: R&B
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



18. Aesop Rock - Skelethon

Aesop Rock - Skelethon
Released: July 10th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



19. Twin Shadow - Confess

Twin Shadow - Confess
Released: July 10th, 2012
Genre: New Wave
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



20. Echo Lake - Wild Peace

Echo Lake - Wild Peace
Released: June 26th, 2012
Genre: Shoegaze
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



21. Future of the Left - The Plot Against Common Sense

Future of the Left - The Plot Against Common Sense
Released: June 12th, 2012
Genre: Noise Rock
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



22. Liars - WIXIW

Liars - WIXIW
Released: June 5th, 2012
Genre: Experimental Rock
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



23. The Walkmen - Heaven

The Walkmen - Heaven
MUST HEAR
Released: May 29th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



24. The Cribs - In the Belly of the Brazen Bull

The Cribs - In the Belly of the Brazen Bull
Released: May 7th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



25. Chromatics - Kill for Love

Chromatics - Kill for Love
MUST HEAR
Released: March 26th, 2012
Genre: Synthpop
Rating: 9
[Source]
iTunes
Amazon
Spotify



NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings Drowned in Sound awarded albums throughout 2012.
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