Best Albums of 2012

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Listed below are the best albums of 2012 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 53,000 greatest album charts.

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2012 year summaryThe best artists of 2012 were Kendrick Lamar, Tame Impala, Frank Ocean, Death Grips, Beach House, alt-J, Fiona Apple, Lana Del Rey, Swans and Grimes.

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Jakarta Club EP

Jakarta Club

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2012

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Immortal

For Today

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2012

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3 charts

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Talupo Mountain Music Vol. II

The Delta Riggs

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2012

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Ballast Der Republik

Die Toten Hosen

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2012

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Rhythm Sessions

Lee Ritenour

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2012

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6 charts

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Rich Forever

Rick Ross (US)

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2012

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12 charts

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Teus Sonhos
Live

Fernandinho

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2012

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Ancient Mars

The Zolas

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2012

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4 charts

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The Sheepdogs

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2012

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10 charts

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Fables Of History

The Moons

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Best Albums of 2012 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	9	1%
Green Day	3	0%
Burial	3	0%
Neil Young & Crazy Horse	3	0%
Swans	2	0%
Lana Del Rey	2	0%
The Flaming Lips	2	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	463	46%
	182	18%
	60	6%
	40	4%
	36	4%
	34	3%
	34	3%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	970	97%
Yes	30	3%

Live?	Albums	%
No	979	98%
Yes	21	2%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	990	99%
Yes	10	1%

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