IDLES - Grounds
NR

Wow, this is good.

The National - Alligator
100

An entirely flawless album to me. I found this album at the perfect time and it shaped my musical taste for years after.

The Knife - Shaking the Habitual
80

If they had cut out a few of the atmospheric tracks, I would have rated it even higher. Some great tracks here, but some just aren't for me and keep it from being a truly stand out album.

The Strokes - Comedown Machine
50

Not the sound I want out of this band. I don't expect another "Is This It", but this doesn't even seem like they are trying anymore.

Christopher Owens - Lysandre
70

Not as impressive of a solo debut as I was hoping for from him, but I don't think it's as bad as most critics are saying it is.

Foxygen - We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic
77

The derivativeness of the sound doesn't bother me at all, and I've found myself coming back to it quite often. However, I'm worried this one might get lost in the shuffle as 2013 moves on.

FIDLAR - FIDLAR
78

Love the amount of hooks and catchiness of it all. I'm not sure what else they'll be able to offer, but this is an impressive debut.

Animal Collective - Centipede Hz
75

Even though it's a change in direction from the beloved Merriweather Post Pavillion, it's still a great album. I've enjoyed it more with each listen.

Japandroids - Celebration Rock
95

One of the most fun and anthemic rock records of 2012. I was pleasantly surprised that they were able put out another album that matched the quality of their debut.

Cloud Nothings - Attack on Memory
83

Didn't like the previous album, but I love this one start to finish. One of my initial favorite albums of 2012.

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