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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Jesus Piece

The Game (US)

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2012

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10 charts

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Illuminate

Destine

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2012

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4 charts

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By Your Side

Breakbot

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2012

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12 charts

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MDNA

Madonna

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2012

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24 charts

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Waking Season

Caspian

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2012

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13 charts

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Bag Of Bones

Europe

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2012

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8 charts

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Sleep

Flatsound

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2012

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7 charts

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Albatross

Big Wreck

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2012

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5 charts

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Dependent And Happy

Ricardo Villalobos

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2012

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13 charts

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Pacifica

The Presets

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2012

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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%
Mac DeMarco	2	0%
Chief Keef	2	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	464	46%
	182	18%
	61	6%
	43	4%
	34	3%
	34	3%
	33	3%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	971	97%
Yes	29	3%

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

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

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