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The 25 Worst Albums of 2012

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1. The Enemy - Streets in the Sky

The Enemy - Streets in the Sky
Released: May 21st, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
28
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
38
Based on
2 ratings





2. Chris Brown - Fortune

Chris Brown - Fortune
Released: July 3rd, 2012
Genre: R&B
CRITIC SCORE
32
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
23
Based on
14 ratings





3. Kreayshawn - Somethin 'Bout Kreay

Kreayshawn - Somethin 'Bout Kreay
Released: September 25th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
40
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
25
Based on
8 ratings





4. Fun. - Some Nights

Fun. - Some Nights
Released: February 21st, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
42
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
52
Based on
24 ratings





5. Dodgy - Stand Upright in a Cool Place

Dodgy - Stand Upright in a Cool Place
Released: February 20th, 2012
Genre: Britpop
CRITIC SCORE
43
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
55
Based on
1 rating





6. The Ting Tings - Sounds From Nowheresville

The Ting Tings - Sounds From Nowheresville
Released: February 27th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
43
Based on
11 reviews
USER SCORE
46
Based on
11 ratings





7. The Hood Internet - FEAT

The Hood Internet - FEAT
Released: September 18th, 2012
Genre: Mashup
CRITIC SCORE
44
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
35
Based on
2 ratings





8. The Dandy Warhols - This Machine

The Dandy Warhols - This Machine
Released: April 24th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
47
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
60
Based on
3 ratings





9. Phenomenal Handclap Band - Form & Control

Phenomenal Handclap Band - Form & Control
Released: February 14th, 2012
Genre: Funk
CRITIC SCORE
47
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
63
Based on
1 rating





10. Yoko Ono / Kim Gordon / Thurston Moore - YOKOKIMTHURSTON

Yoko Ono / Kim Gordon / Thurston Moore - YOKOKIMTHURSTON
Released: September 25th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
48
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
41
Based on
4 ratings





11. Aerosmith - Music from Another Dimension!

Aerosmith - Music from Another Dimension!
Released: November 6th, 2012
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
48
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
21
Based on
6 ratings





12. Matthew Friedberger - Matricidal Sons of Bitches

Matthew Friedberger - Matricidal Sons of Bitches
Released: October 30th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
48
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
60
Based on
2 ratings





13. Muse - The 2nd Law

Muse - The 2nd Law
Released: October 2nd, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
48
Based on
13 reviews
USER SCORE
57
Based on
22 ratings





14. Spector - Enjoy It While It Lasts

Spector - Enjoy It While It Lasts
Released: August 13th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
49
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
66
Based on
6 ratings





15. The Temper Trap - The Temper Trap

The Temper Trap - The Temper Trap
Released: June 5th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
51
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
56
Based on
6 ratings





16. Mumford & Sons - Babel

Mumford & Sons - Babel
Released: September 25th, 2012
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
52
Based on
12 reviews
USER SCORE
61
Based on
32 ratings





17. James Iha - Look To The Sky

James Iha - Look To The Sky
Released: September 18th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
52
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
NR
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18. Linkin Park - Living Things

Linkin Park - Living Things
Released: June 26th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
52
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
42
Based on
10 ratings





19. Wiz Khalifa - O.N.I.F.C.

Wiz Khalifa - O.N.I.F.C.
Released: December 4th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
52
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
54
Based on
5 ratings





20. Pop Etc - Pop Etc

Pop Etc - Pop Etc
Released: June 12th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
52
Based on
11 reviews
USER SCORE
38
Based on
3 ratings





21. Maroon 5 - Overexposed

Maroon 5 - Overexposed
Released: June 26th, 2012
Genre: Pop
CRITIC SCORE
53
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
44
Based on
10 ratings





22. Reptar - Body Faucet

Reptar - Body Faucet
Released: May 1st, 2012
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
54
Based on
10 reviews
USER SCORE
74
Based on
3 ratings





23. The Darkness - Hot Cakes

The Darkness - Hot Cakes
Released: August 21st, 2012
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
54
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
60
Based on
3 ratings





24. Rihanna - Unapologetic

Rihanna - Unapologetic
Released: November 19th, 2012
Genre: Pop
CRITIC SCORE
54
Based on
11 reviews
USER SCORE
50
Based on
7 ratings





25. Die Antwoord - TEN$ION

Die Antwoord - TEN$ION
Released: February 7th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
54
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
61
Based on
10 ratings





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