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PopMatters's 25 Worst Albums of 2012

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1. 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





2. 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





3. Matthew Friedberger - Matricidal Sons of Bitches

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





4. Chris Brown - Fortune

Chris Brown - Fortune
Released: July 3rd, 2012
Genre: R&B
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
23
Based on
14 ratings





5. The Enemy - Streets in the Sky

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





6. Tenacious D - Rize of the Fenix

Tenacious D - Rize of the Fenix
Released: May 15th, 2012
Genre: Comedy
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
55
Based on
5 ratings





7. Cursive - I Am Gemini

Cursive - I Am Gemini
Released: February 21st, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
35
Based on
1 rating





8. Cee-Lo Green - Cee Lo's Magic Moment

Cee-Lo Green - Cee Lo's Magic Moment
Released: October 29th, 2012
Genre: Christmas
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
43
Based on
2 ratings





9. The Killers - Battle Born

The Killers - Battle Born
Released: September 18th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
67
Based on
13 ratings





10. The Darkness - Hot Cakes

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





11. Opossom - Electric Hawaii

Opossom - Electric Hawaii
Released: August 7th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
85
Based on
2 ratings





12. Golden Retriever - Occupied With the Unspoken

Golden Retriever - Occupied With the Unspoken
Released: July 24th, 2012
Genre: Ambient
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
NR
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13. Friends - Manifest!

Friends - Manifest!
Released: June 5th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
62
Based on
8 ratings





14. ...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead - Lost Songs

...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead - Lost Songs
Released: October 23rd, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
75
Based on
7 ratings





15. Muse - The 2nd Law

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





16. No Doubt - Push and Shove

No Doubt - Push and Shove
Released: September 25th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
56
Based on
7 ratings





17. Kreayshawn - Somethin 'Bout Kreay

Kreayshawn - Somethin 'Bout Kreay
Released: September 25th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
25
Based on
8 ratings





18. Nelly Furtado - The Spirit Indestructible

Nelly Furtado - The Spirit Indestructible
Released: September 14th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
27
Based on
2 ratings





19. Pop Etc - Pop Etc

Pop Etc - Pop Etc
Released: June 12th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
38
Based on
3 ratings





20. The Temper Trap - The Temper Trap

The Temper Trap - The Temper Trap
Released: June 5th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
57
Based on
7 ratings





21. River City Extension - Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Your Anger

River City Extension - Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Your Anger
Released: June 5th, 2012
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
83
Based on
2 ratings





22. Teen Daze - All Of Us, Together

Teen Daze - All Of Us, Together
Released: June 5th, 2012
Genre: Chillwave
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
75
Based on
1 rating





23. Ladyhawke - Anxiety

Ladyhawke - Anxiety
Released: May 25th, 2012
Genre: New Wave
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
56
Based on
4 ratings





24. The Dandy Warhols - This Machine

The Dandy Warhols - This Machine
Released: April 24th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
60
Based on
3 ratings





25. Black Dice - Mr. Impossible

Black Dice - Mr. Impossible
Released: April 10th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
4
USER SCORE
55
Based on
2 ratings





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