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Drowned in Sound's 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
0
USER SCORE
38
Based on
2 ratings





2. Reverend And The Makers - @Reverend_Makers

Reverend And The Makers - @Reverend_Makers
Released: June 18th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
1
USER SCORE
NR
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3. Aerosmith - Music from Another Dimension!

Aerosmith - Music from Another Dimension!
Released: November 6th, 2012
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
21
Based on
6 ratings





4. Xzibit - Napalm

Xzibit - Napalm
Released: October 9th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
47
Based on
6 ratings





5. Phenomenal Handclap Band - Form & Control

Phenomenal Handclap Band - Form & Control
Released: February 14th, 2012
Genre: Funk
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
63
Based on
1 rating





6. White Arrows - Dry Land Is Not A Myth

White Arrows - Dry Land Is Not A Myth
Released: June 19th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
68
Based on
1 rating





7. Boy Friend - Egyptian Wrinkle

Boy Friend - Egyptian Wrinkle
Released: February 6th, 2012
Genre: Dream Pop
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
85
Based on
1 rating





8. Rihanna - Unapologetic

Rihanna - Unapologetic
Released: November 19th, 2012
Genre: Pop
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
50
Based on
7 ratings





9. Pinback - Information Retrieved

Pinback - Information Retrieved
Released: October 16th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
76
Based on
5 ratings





10. The Killers - Battle Born

The Killers - Battle Born
Released: September 18th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
67
Based on
13 ratings





11. The Darkness - Hot Cakes

The Darkness - Hot Cakes
Released: August 21st, 2012
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
60
Based on
3 ratings





12. Saint Saviour - Union

Saint Saviour - Union
Released: July 24th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
NR
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13. Dexys - One Day I'm Going to Soar

Dexys - One Day I'm Going to Soar
Released: June 4th, 2012
Genre: Soul
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
95
Based on
2 ratings





14. Gossip - A Joyful Noise

Gossip - A Joyful Noise
Released: May 22nd, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
48
Based on
5 ratings





15. Marilyn Manson - Born Villain

Marilyn Manson - Born Villain
Released: May 1st, 2012
Genre: Industrial
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
56
Based on
4 ratings





16. Clock Opera - Ways to Forget

Clock Opera - Ways to Forget
Released: April 23rd, 2012
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
64
Based on
4 ratings





17. Maps & Atlases - Beware and Be Grateful

Maps & Atlases - Beware and Be Grateful
Released: April 17th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
70
Based on
1 rating





18. The Ting Tings - Sounds From Nowheresville

The Ting Tings - Sounds From Nowheresville
Released: February 27th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
46
Based on
11 ratings





19. Dodgy - Stand Upright in a Cool Place

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





20. Howler - America Give Up

Howler - America Give Up
Released: January 17th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
76
Based on
4 ratings





21. Green Day - ¡Tre!

Green Day - ¡Tre!
Released: December 11th, 2012
Genre: Punk Rock
CRITIC SCORE
5
USER SCORE
56
Based on
8 ratings





22. Benjamin Gibbard - Former Lives

Benjamin Gibbard - Former Lives
Released: October 16th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
5
USER SCORE
48
Based on
2 ratings





23. Kreayshawn - Somethin 'Bout Kreay

Kreayshawn - Somethin 'Bout Kreay
Released: September 25th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
5
USER SCORE
25
Based on
8 ratings





24. Band of Horses - Mirage Rock

Band of Horses - Mirage Rock
Released: September 18th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
5
USER SCORE
60
Based on
9 ratings





25. Calexico - Algiers

Calexico - Algiers
Released: September 11th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
5
USER SCORE
76
Based on
8 ratings





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