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Highest Rated Alternative Rock Albums of 2012
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Elbow - Dead in the Boot
August 27, 2012
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80
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No Doubt - Push and Shove
September 25, 2012
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70
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The Smashing Pumpkins - Oceania
June 18, 2012
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70
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The Killers - Battle Born
September 18, 2012
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60
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Soundgarden - King Animal
November 13, 2012
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60
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Garbage - Not Your Kind of People
May 15, 2012
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60
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Green Day - ¡Dos!
November 13, 2012
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60
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Alanis Morissette - Havoc and Bright Lights
August 28, 2012
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50
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Keane - Strangeland
May 8, 2012
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20
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This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings awarded albums throughout 2012.
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