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Spin's 25 Worst Albums of 2012

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1. Curren$y - Muscle Car Chronicles

Curren$y - Muscle Car Chronicles
Released: February 14th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
NR
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2. Wiz Khalifa - O.N.I.F.C.

Wiz Khalifa - O.N.I.F.C.
Released: December 4th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
54
Based on
5 ratings





3. Kreayshawn - Somethin 'Bout Kreay

Kreayshawn - Somethin 'Bout Kreay
Released: September 25th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
25
Based on
8 ratings





4. Pujol - United States of Being

Pujol - United States of Being
Released: June 5th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
71
Based on
1 rating





5. Keane - Strangeland

Keane - Strangeland
Released: May 8th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
58
Based on
7 ratings





6. Breton - Other People's Problems

Breton - Other People's Problems
Released: April 3rd, 2012
Genre: Dubstep
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
76
Based on
6 ratings





7. The Ting Tings - Sounds From Nowheresville

The Ting Tings - Sounds From Nowheresville
Released: February 27th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
43
Based on
10 ratings





8. Muse - The 2nd Law

Muse - The 2nd Law
Released: October 2nd, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
57
Based on
22 ratings





9. Mumford & Sons - Babel

Mumford & Sons - Babel
Released: September 25th, 2012
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
61
Based on
32 ratings





10. Band of Horses - Mirage Rock

Band of Horses - Mirage Rock
Released: September 18th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
60
Based on
9 ratings





11. Owl City - The Midsummer Station

Owl City - The Midsummer Station
Released: August 21st, 2012
Genre: Electropop
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
55
Based on
3 ratings





12. Yeasayer - Fragrant World

Yeasayer - Fragrant World
Released: August 21st, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
74
Based on
22 ratings





13. Chris Brown - Fortune

Chris Brown - Fortune
Released: July 3rd, 2012
Genre: R&B
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
23
Based on
14 ratings





14. Maroon 5 - Overexposed

Maroon 5 - Overexposed
Released: June 26th, 2012
Genre: Pop
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
44
Based on
10 ratings





15. Die Antwoord - TEN$ION

Die Antwoord - TEN$ION
Released: February 7th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
61
Based on
10 ratings





16. of Montreal - Paralytic Stalks

of Montreal - Paralytic Stalks
Released: February 7th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
69
Based on
11 ratings





17. Wiley - Evolve Or Be Extinct

Wiley - Evolve Or Be Extinct
Released: January 24th, 2012
Genre: Grime
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
NR
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18. Game - Jesus Piece

Game - Jesus Piece
Released: December 11th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
5
USER SCORE
82
Based on
4 ratings





19. Crystal Castles - (III)

Crystal Castles - (III)
Released: November 12th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
5
USER SCORE
78
Based on
32 ratings





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Deadmau5 - > album title goes here <
Released: September 25th, 2012
Genre: Progressive House
CRITIC SCORE
5
USER SCORE
49
Based on
7 ratings





21. OM - Advaitic Songs

OM - Advaitic Songs
Released: July 24th, 2012
Genre: Doom Metal
CRITIC SCORE
5
USER SCORE
70
Based on
4 ratings





22. Passion Pit - Gossamer

Passion Pit - Gossamer
Released: July 24th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
5
USER SCORE
75
Based on
36 ratings





23. Alberta Cross - Songs of Patience

Alberta Cross - Songs of Patience
Released: July 17th, 2012
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
5
USER SCORE
57
Based on
3 ratings





24. Gatekeeper - Exo

Gatekeeper - Exo
Released: July 17th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
5
USER SCORE
NR
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25. Soul Asylum - Delayed Reaction

Soul Asylum - Delayed Reaction
Released: July 17th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
5
USER SCORE
60
Based on
1 rating





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