Best Albums of 2012

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Listed below are the best albums of 2012 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 56,000 greatest album charts.

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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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Mikgazer Vol. 1
Compilation

Various Artists

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2012

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3 charts

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Beams

Matthew Dear

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2012

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25 charts

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Collection 1
Compilation

Friendzone

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2012

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Holograms

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2012

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18 charts

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America

Dan Deacon

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2012

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38 charts

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AmeriKKKan Korruption

Capital Steez

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2012

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2 charts

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Take To The Road - Live 2009
Live

Frank Turner

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2012

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1 chart

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Cut The World
Live

Antony & The Johnsons

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2012

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19 charts

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Music For The Quiet Hour/The Drawbar Organ EP's

Shackleton

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2012

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23 charts

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Woods 5: Grey Skies & Electric Light

Woods Of Ypres

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2012

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6 charts

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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%
Frank Turner	2	0%
Mouse On Mars	2	0%
Mac DeMarco	2	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	465	47%
	183	18%
	61	6%
	43	4%
	35	4%
	32	3%
	32	3%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	970	97%
Yes	30	3%

Live?	Albums	%
No	975	98%
Yes	25	3%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	991	99%
Yes	9	1%

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