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AllMusic's 25 Worst Albums of 2012

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1. Chris Brown - Fortune

Chris Brown - Fortune
Released: July 3rd, 2012
Genre: R&B
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
27
Based on
15 ratings





2. Neil Young and Crazy Horse - Americana

Neil Young and Crazy Horse - Americana
Released: June 5th, 2012
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
2
USER SCORE
74
Based on
7 ratings





3. Big Boi - Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors

Big Boi - Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors
Released: December 11th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
2.5
USER SCORE
73
Based on
11 ratings





4. Bruno Mars - Unorthodox Jukebox

Bruno Mars - Unorthodox Jukebox
Released: December 11th, 2012
Genre: Pop
CRITIC SCORE
2.5
USER SCORE
68
Based on
8 ratings





5. 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
2.5
USER SCORE
NR
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6. Benjamin Gibbard - Former Lives

Benjamin Gibbard - Former Lives
Released: October 16th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
2.5
USER SCORE
48
Based on
2 ratings





7. Jason Aldean - Night Train

Jason Aldean - Night Train
Released: October 16th, 2012
Genre: Country
CRITIC SCORE
2.5
USER SCORE
NR
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8. John Frusciante - PBX Funicular Intaglio Zone

John Frusciante - PBX Funicular Intaglio Zone
Released: September 24th, 2012
Genre: Synthpop
CRITIC SCORE
2.5
USER SCORE
73
Based on
2 ratings





9. Owl City - The Midsummer Station

Owl City - The Midsummer Station
Released: August 21st, 2012
Genre: Electropop
CRITIC SCORE
2.5
USER SCORE
53
Based on
3 ratings





10. Spector - Enjoy It While It Lasts

Spector - Enjoy It While It Lasts
Released: August 13th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
2.5
USER SCORE
66
Based on
6 ratings





11. Meiko - The Bright Side

Meiko - The Bright Side
Released: May 15th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
2.5
USER SCORE
NR
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12. Best Coast - The Only Place

Best Coast - The Only Place
Released: May 15th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
2.5
USER SCORE
67
Based on
15 ratings





13. Tanlines - Mixed Emotions

Tanlines - Mixed Emotions
Released: March 20th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
2.5
USER SCORE
83
Based on
2 ratings





14. Tall Firs - Out of It and Into It

Tall Firs - Out of It and Into It
Released: March 12th, 2012
Genre: Indie Folk
CRITIC SCORE
2.5
USER SCORE
NR
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15. Kaiser Chiefs - Start the Revolution Without Me

Kaiser Chiefs - Start the Revolution Without Me
Released: March 6th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
2.5
USER SCORE
63
Based on
2 ratings





16. The Ting Tings - Sounds From Nowheresville

The Ting Tings - Sounds From Nowheresville
Released: February 27th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
2.5
USER SCORE
45
Based on
11 ratings





17. Dodgy - Stand Upright in a Cool Place

Dodgy - Stand Upright in a Cool Place
Released: February 20th, 2012
Genre: Britpop
CRITIC SCORE
2.5
USER SCORE
55
Based on
1 rating





18. Lana Del Rey - Born To Die

Lana Del Rey - Born To Die
Released: January 31st, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
2.5
USER SCORE
69
Based on
42 ratings





19. T.I. - Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head

T.I. - Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head
Released: December 18th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
55
Based on
3 ratings





20. 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
53
Based on
5 ratings





21. Robbie Williams - Take The Crown

Robbie Williams - Take The Crown
Released: November 5th, 2012
Genre: Britpop
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
11
Based on
3 ratings





22. Calvin Harris - 18 Months

Calvin Harris - 18 Months
Released: October 30th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
62
Based on
5 ratings





23. Matthew Friedberger - Matricidal Sons of Bitches

Matthew Friedberger - Matricidal Sons of Bitches
Released: October 30th, 2012
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
60
Based on
2 ratings





24. Mika - The Origin of Love

Mika - The Origin of Love
Released: October 16th, 2012
Genre: Pop
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
NR
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25. Lord Huron - Lonesome Dreams

Lord Huron - Lonesome Dreams
Released: October 9th, 2012
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
3
USER SCORE
83
Based on
2 ratings





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