Best Albums of 2012

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Listed below are the best albums of 2012 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 2 hours ago).
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2012 year summaryThe best artists of 2012 were Kendrick Lamar, Tame Impala, Frank Ocean, Beach House, Death Grips, alt-J, Fiona Apple, Lana Del Rey, Swans and Grimes.
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221.
Out Of The Game 
Mixed Nationality Rufus Wainwright
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2012
Appears in:
24 charts
Rank Score:
116
Rank in 2012:
221
Rank in 2010s:
2,057
Overall Rank:
10,420
Average Rating:
 73 (29 votes)
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222.
La Futura 
United States ZZ Top
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2012
Appears in:
30 charts
Rank Score:
116
Rank in 2012:
222
Rank in 2010s:
2,058
Overall Rank:
10,422
Average Rating:
 73 (38 votes)
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223.
Kin 
Sweden Iamamiwhoami
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2012
Appears in:
36 charts
Rank Score:
115
Rank in 2012:
223
Rank in 2010s:
2,066
Overall Rank:
10,444
Average Rating:
 72 (51 votes)
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224.
Queen Of The Wave 
Finland Pepe Deluxé
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2012
Appears in:
30 charts
Rank Score:
115
Rank in 2012:
224
Rank in 2010s:
2,071
Overall Rank:
10,456
Average Rating:
 71 (24 votes)
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225.
Total Loss 
United States How To Dress Well
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2012
Appears in:
50 charts
Rank Score:
114
Rank in 2012:
225
Rank in 2010s:
2,091
Overall Rank:
10,562
Average Rating:
 76 (33 votes)
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226.
Pink 
Compilation
United Kingdom Four Tet
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2012
Appears in:
38 charts
Rank Score:
113
Rank in 2012:
226
Rank in 2010s:
2,100
Overall Rank:
10,612
Average Rating:
 75 (35 votes)
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227.
Halcyon 
United Kingdom Ellie Goulding
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2012
Appears in:
39 charts
Rank Score:
113
Rank in 2012:
227
Rank in 2010s:
2,104
Overall Rank:
10,622
Average Rating:
 69 (55 votes)
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228.
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons 
Mixed Nationality Max Richter
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2012
Appears in:
9 charts
Rank Score:
112
Rank in 2012:
228
Rank in 2010s:
2,119
Overall Rank:
10,680
Average Rating:
 76 (10 votes)
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229.
Saltash Bells 
United Kingdom John Surman
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2012
Appears in:
5 charts
Rank Score:
112
Rank in 2012:
229
Rank in 2010s:
2,131
Overall Rank:
10,735
Average Rating:
 72 (5 votes)
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230.
O' Be Joyful 
United States Shovels & Rope
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2012
Appears in:
21 charts
Rank Score:
111
Rank in 2012:
230
Rank in 2010s:
2,138
Overall Rank:
10,765
Average Rating:
 71 (16 votes)
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