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Consequence of Sound's 25 Worst Albums of 2012

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1. Glacial - On Jones Beach

Glacial - On Jones Beach
Released: July 24th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
0.5
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NR
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2. Linkin Park - Living Things

Linkin Park - Living Things
Released: June 26th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
1
USER SCORE
42
Based on
10 ratings





3. Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded

Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
Released: April 3rd, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
1
USER SCORE
51
Based on
9 ratings





4. Fun. - Some Nights

Fun. - Some Nights
Released: February 21st, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
1
USER SCORE
52
Based on
24 ratings





5. Pinback - Information Retrieved

Pinback - Information Retrieved
Released: October 16th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
1.5
USER SCORE
76
Based on
5 ratings





6. Matchbox Twenty - North

Matchbox Twenty - North
Released: September 4th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
1.5
USER SCORE
53
Based on
4 ratings





7. 2 Chainz - Based On A T.R.U. Story

2 Chainz - Based On A T.R.U. Story
Released: August 14th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
1.5
USER SCORE
56
Based on
6 ratings





8. Pop Etc - Pop Etc

Pop Etc - Pop Etc
Released: June 12th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
1.5
USER SCORE
38
Based on
3 ratings





9. Say Anything - Anarchy, My Dear

Say Anything - Anarchy, My Dear
Released: March 13th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
1.5
USER SCORE
62
Based on
3 ratings





10. Lindstrøm - Six Cups of Rebel

Lindstrøm - Six Cups of Rebel
Released: February 6th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
1.5
USER SCORE
59
Based on
4 ratings





11. The Pharmacy - Stoned & Alone

The Pharmacy - Stoned & Alone
Released: November 19th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
NR
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12. Rihanna - Unapologetic

Rihanna - Unapologetic
Released: November 19th, 2012
Genre: Pop
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
50
Based on
7 ratings





13. El Perro Del Mar - Pale Fire

El Perro Del Mar - Pale Fire
Released: November 13th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
80
Based on
3 ratings





14. Green Day - ¡Dos!

Green Day - ¡Dos!
Released: November 13th, 2012
Genre: Punk Rock
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
60
Based on
9 ratings





15. Prince Rama - Top Ten Hits of the End of the World

Prince Rama - Top Ten Hits of the End of the World
Released: November 6th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
NR
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16. Yoko Ono / Kim Gordon / Thurston Moore - YOKOKIMTHURSTON

Yoko Ono / Kim Gordon / Thurston Moore - YOKOKIMTHURSTON
Released: September 25th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
41
Based on
4 ratings





17. Kreayshawn - Somethin 'Bout Kreay

Kreayshawn - Somethin 'Bout Kreay
Released: September 25th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
25
Based on
8 ratings





18. Dragonette - Bodyparts

Dragonette - Bodyparts
Released: September 25th, 2012
Genre: Electropop
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
70
Based on
1 rating





19. Ryan Bingham - Tomorrowland

Ryan Bingham - Tomorrowland
Released: September 18th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
73
Based on
1 rating





20. The Killers - Battle Born

The Killers - Battle Born
Released: September 18th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
67
Based on
13 ratings





21. Sea Wolf - Old World Romance

Sea Wolf - Old World Romance
Released: September 11th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
68
Based on
1 rating





22. The Orb - The Orbserver In The Star House

The Orb - The Orbserver In The Star House
Released: August 28th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
NR
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23. DJ Khaled - Kiss the Ring

DJ Khaled - Kiss the Ring
Released: August 21st, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
49
Based on
1 rating





24. The Darkness - Hot Cakes

The Darkness - Hot Cakes
Released: August 21st, 2012
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
60
Based on
3 ratings





25. Ice Choir - Afar

Ice Choir - Afar
Released: July 24th, 2012
Genre: Dream Pop
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
NR
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