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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Pedras E Sonhos

El Efecto

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2012

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4 charts

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802.

Colors

Sport (FR)

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2012

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4 charts

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Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1

Lupe Fiasco

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2012

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11 charts

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Fear Of A Unique Identity

Antimatter

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2012

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805.

Reign Supreme

Dying Fetus

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2012

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3 charts

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Last Minutes And Lost Evenings
Compilation

Frank Turner

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2012

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2 charts

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Mundo Anfibio

Lisandro Aristimuño

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2012

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Roomful Of Teeth

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2012

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809.

Slipstream

Bonnie Raitt

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2012

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10 charts

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Estrela Decadente

Thiago Pethit

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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%
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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