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Highest Rated Alternative Rock Albums of 2012

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2012

1. The Gaslight Anthem - Handwritten

The Gaslight Anthem - Handwritten

July 24, 2012

Score

80

2. Ben Folds Five - The Sound of the Life of the Mind

Ben Folds Five - The Sound of the Life of the Mind

September 18, 2012

Score

70

3. Alanis Morissette - Havoc and Bright Lights

Alanis Morissette - Havoc and Bright Lights

August 28, 2012

Score

70

4. The Smashing Pumpkins - Oceania

The Smashing Pumpkins - Oceania

June 18, 2012

Score

70

5. Say Anything - Anarchy, My Dear

Say Anything - Anarchy, My Dear

March 13, 2012

Score

70

6. Band of Skulls - Sweet Sour

Band of Skulls - Sweet Sour

February 14, 2012

Score

70

7. The Fray - Scars & Stories

The Fray - Scars & Stories

February 7, 2012

Score

70

8. Soundgarden - King Animal

Soundgarden - King Animal

November 13, 2012

Score

60

9. The Cranberries - Roses

The Cranberries - Roses

February 28, 2012

Score

60

10. The Killers - Battle Born

The Killers - Battle Born

September 18, 2012

Score

50

NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings awarded albums throughout 2012.

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