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A.V. Club's 25 Worst Albums of 2012

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1. Kreayshawn - Somethin 'Bout Kreay

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





2. Chris Brown - Fortune

Chris Brown - Fortune
Released: July 3rd, 2012
Genre: R&B
CRITIC SCORE
25
USER SCORE
23
Based on
14 ratings





3. The Dandy Warhols - This Machine

The Dandy Warhols - This Machine
Released: April 24th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
25
USER SCORE
60
Based on
3 ratings





4. The Fray - Scars & Stories

The Fray - Scars & Stories
Released: February 7th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
25
USER SCORE
NR
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5. Lana Del Rey - Born To Die

Lana Del Rey - Born To Die
Released: January 31st, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
25
USER SCORE
69
Based on
39 ratings





6. The Darkness - Hot Cakes

The Darkness - Hot Cakes
Released: August 21st, 2012
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
33
USER SCORE
60
Based on
3 ratings





7. Green Day - ¡Dos!

Green Day - ¡Dos!
Released: November 13th, 2012
Genre: Punk Rock
CRITIC SCORE
43
USER SCORE
60
Based on
9 ratings





8. Muse - The 2nd Law

Muse - The 2nd Law
Released: October 2nd, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
43
USER SCORE
58
Based on
23 ratings





9. Old Crow Medicine Show - Carry Me Back

Old Crow Medicine Show - Carry Me Back
Released: July 17th, 2012
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
43
USER SCORE
NR
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10. Public Image Ltd. - This is PiL

Public Image Ltd. - This is PiL
Released: May 29th, 2012
Genre: Post-Punk
CRITIC SCORE
43
USER SCORE
60
Based on
9 ratings





11. Hot Water Music - Exister

Hot Water Music - Exister
Released: May 15th, 2012
Genre: Punk
CRITIC SCORE
43
USER SCORE
60
Based on
1 rating





12. Mark Lanegan Band - Blues Funeral

Mark Lanegan Band - Blues Funeral
Released: February 7th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
43
USER SCORE
69
Based on
8 ratings





13. Lindstrøm - Six Cups of Rebel

Lindstrøm - Six Cups of Rebel
Released: February 6th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
43
USER SCORE
59
Based on
4 ratings





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

Wiz Khalifa - O.N.I.F.C.
Released: December 4th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
50
USER SCORE
54
Based on
5 ratings





15. Kid Rock - Rebel Soul

Kid Rock - Rebel Soul
Released: November 19th, 2012
Genre: Hard Rock
CRITIC SCORE
50
USER SCORE
50
Based on
1 rating





16. Christina Aguilera - Lotus

Christina Aguilera - Lotus
Released: November 13th, 2012
Genre: Pop
CRITIC SCORE
50
USER SCORE
45
Based on
4 ratings





17. Crystal Castles - (III)

Crystal Castles - (III)
Released: November 12th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
50
USER SCORE
78
Based on
33 ratings





18. Matt & Kim - Lightning

Matt & Kim - Lightning
Released: October 2nd, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
50
USER SCORE
61
Based on
2 ratings





19. Death Grips - NO LOVE DEEP WEB

Death Grips - NO LOVE DEEP WEB
Released: October 1st, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
50
USER SCORE
78
Based on
21 ratings





20. Thee Oh Sees - Putrifiers II

Thee Oh Sees - Putrifiers II
Released: September 11th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
50
USER SCORE
81
Based on
12 ratings





21. Linkin Park - Living Things

Linkin Park - Living Things
Released: June 26th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
50
USER SCORE
42
Based on
10 ratings





22. Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros - Here

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros - Here
Released: May 29th, 2012
Genre: Indie Folk
CRITIC SCORE
50
USER SCORE
65
Based on
7 ratings





23. ∆ (Alt-J) - An Awesome Wave

∆ (Alt-J) - An Awesome Wave
Released: May 28th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
50
USER SCORE
80
Based on
84 ratings





24. Here We Go Magic - A Different Ship

Here We Go Magic - A Different Ship
Released: May 8th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
50
USER SCORE
78
Based on
12 ratings





25. B.o.B. - Strange Clouds

B.o.B. - Strange Clouds
Released: May 1st, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
50
USER SCORE
66
Based on
5 ratings





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