B-Side Guys

The Best Albums of 2012

Every album of 2012, ranked by B-Side Breakdown: the reviews from 38 outlets we trust, put on one 0–100 scale. An album needs at least 5 reviews to make the list.

Album cover for Channel Orange by Frank OceanNumber one of 2012Frank OceanChannel Orange89 B+12 critics · 92% approval · Broad agreement
Average Breakdown68across 2012's albums. That's higher than 0% of the other years here.
Liked23%of 2012's albums scored 75 or higher. Across every year it's 49%.
Most divisiveContentiousNicki Minaj, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded split the critics more than any other album of the year.A-Sides0%of 2012's albums earned an A-Side. Across every year it's 6.4%.
  1. 1Album cover for Channel Orange by Frank Ocean
    Frank OceanChannel OrangeJuly 10, 2012 · 12 reviews · 92% approval · Broad agreement
    89B+
  2. 2Album cover for Good Kid, M.A.A.D City by Kendrick Lamar
    Kendrick LamarGood Kid, M.A.A.D CityOctober 22, 2012 · 8 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    87B+
  3. 3Album cover for Lonerism by Tame Impala
    Tame ImpalaLonerismOctober 5, 2012 · 13 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    87B+
  4. 4Album cover for The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do by Fiona Apple
    Fiona AppleThe Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever DoJune 18, 2012 · 11 reviews · 82% approval · Some debate
    85B
  5. 5Album cover for Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran by Jamey Johnson
    Jamey JohnsonLiving for a Song: A Tribute to Hank CochranOctober 16, 2012 · 7 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    84B
  6. 6Album cover for Koi No Yokan by Deftones
    DeftonesKoi No YokanNovember 12, 2012 · 12 reviews · 83% approval · Broad agreement
    84B
  7. 7Album cover for Tempest by Bob Dylan
    Bob DylanTempestSeptember 7, 2012 · 14 reviews · 79% approval · Some debate
    84B
  8. 8Album cover for Blunderbuss by Jack White
    Jack WhiteBlunderbussApril 23, 2012 · 13 reviews · 77% approval · Some debate
    83B
  9. 9Album cover for L’Enfant Sauvage by Gojira
    GojiraL’Enfant SauvageJune 20, 2012 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Broad agreement
    82B-
  10. 10Album cover for Fear Fun by Father John Misty
    Father John MistyFear FunApril 30, 2012 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Broad agreement
    81B-

How 2012 grades

Share of albums at each letter grade. A is 90 and up, F is below 60.

2012

A0%
B13%
C32%
D36%
F18%

Every year

A6%
B24%
C37%
D22%
F11%
  1. 11Album cover for Red by Taylor Swift
    Taylor SwiftRedAugust 10, 2012 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  2. 12Album cover for Old Ideas by Leonard Cohen
    Leonard CohenOld IdeasJanuary 27, 2012 · 11 reviews · 82% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  3. 13Album cover for ‘Allelujah! Don’t Bend! Ascend! by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
    Godspeed You! Black Emperor‘Allelujah! Don’t Bend! Ascend!October 15, 2012 · 13 reviews · 69% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  4. 14Album cover for Until the Quiet Comes by Flying Lotus
    Flying LotusUntil the Quiet ComesSeptember 26, 2012 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  5. 15Album cover for Clockwork Angels by Rush
    RushClockwork AngelsJune 8, 2012 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  6. 16Album cover for Visions by Grimes
    GrimesVisionsJanuary 31, 2012 · 13 reviews · 77% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  7. 17Album cover for Life Is Good by Nas
    NasLife Is GoodJuly 13, 2012 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Broad agreement
    78C+
  8. 18Album cover for Torture by Cannibal Corpse
    Cannibal CorpseTortureMarch 9, 2012 · 6 reviews · 83% approval · Unanimous
    78C+
  9. 19Album cover for No Love Deep Web by Death Grips
    Death GripsNo Love Deep WebOctober 1, 2012 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Unanimous
    78C+
  10. 20Album cover for The Money Store by Death Grips
    Death GripsThe Money StoreApril 13, 2012 · 13 reviews · 77% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  11. 21Album cover for Psychedelic Pill by Neil Young and Crazy Horse
    Neil Young and Crazy HorsePsychedelic PillOctober 26, 2012 · 11 reviews · 55% approval · Some debate
    76C
  12. 22Album cover for Little Broken Hearts by Norah Jones
    Norah JonesLittle Broken HeartsApril 25, 2012 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  13. 23Album cover for Valtari by Sigur Rós
    Sigur RósValtariMay 23, 2012 · 11 reviews · 55% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  14. 24Album cover for 1999 by Joey Bada$$
    Joey Bada$$1999June 12, 2012 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  15. 25Album cover for Algiers by Calexico
    CalexicoAlgiersSeptember 7, 2012 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Some debate
    75C

Where 2012 sits

Average Breakdown, for albums with five or more reviews.

Next to the years around it

200968
201069
201169
2012 (this year)68
201369
201470
201573

By genre

Metal & Punk69
Hip-Hop & Rap68
Indie & Alternative68
Rock67
Pop66
Electronic63
  1. 26Album cover for Welcome to: Our House by Slaughterhouse
    SlaughterhouseWelcome to: Our HouseAugust 28, 2012 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    75C
  2. 27Album cover for Privateering by Mark Knopfler
    Mark KnopflerPrivateeringAugust 31, 2012 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  3. 28Album cover for Coexist by The xx
    The xxCoexistSeptember 5, 2012 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  4. 29Album cover for Centipede Hz by Animal Collective
    Animal CollectiveCentipede HzAugust 29, 2012 · 10 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  5. 30Album cover for Jesus Piece by The Game
    The GameJesus PieceJanuary 1, 2012 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Some debate
    74C
  6. 31Album cover for Looking 4 Myself by Usher
    UsherLooking 4 MyselfJune 8, 2012 · 10 reviews · 60% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  7. 32Album cover for Voyageur by Kathleen Edwards
    Kathleen EdwardsVoyageurJanuary 1, 2012 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Some debate
    74C
  8. 33Album cover for An Awesome Wave by alt-J
    alt-JAn Awesome WaveMay 28, 2012 · 10 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    74C
  9. 34Album cover for Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood by John Cale
    John CaleShifty Adventures in Nookie WoodOctober 1, 2012 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    74C
  10. 35Album cover for Oceania by The Smashing Pumpkins
    The Smashing PumpkinsOceaniaJune 18, 2012 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  11. 36Album cover for Wrecking Ball by Bruce Springsteen
    Bruce SpringsteenWrecking BallMarch 2, 2012 · 12 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    74C
  12. 37Album cover for A Different Kind of Truth by Van Halen
    Van HalenA Different Kind of TruthFebruary 6, 2012 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    73C
  13. 38Album cover for ¡Dos! by Green Day
    Green Day¡Dos!November 9, 2012 · 10 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    73C
  14. 39Album cover for The Truth About Love by Pink
    PinkThe Truth About LoveSeptember 14, 2012 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    73C
  15. 40Album cover for God Forgives, I Don’t by Rick Ross
    Rick RossGod Forgives, I Don’tJuly 31, 2012 · 12 reviews · 58% approval · Some debate
    73C
  16. 41Album cover for Noctourniquet by The Mars Volta
    The Mars VoltaNoctourniquetMarch 26, 2012 · 11 reviews · 45% approval · Broad agreement
    73C
  17. 42Album cover for A Flash Flood of Colour by Enter Shikari
    Enter ShikariA Flash Flood of ColourJanuary 13, 2012 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Divided
    72C-
  18. 43Album cover for Apocryphon by The Sword
    The SwordApocryphonOctober 22, 2012 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  19. 44Album cover for Warrior by Kesha
    KeshaWarriorNovember 30, 2012 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  20. 45Album cover for Fantasea by Azealia Banks
    Azealia BanksFantaseaJuly 11, 2012 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  21. 46Album cover for Unorthodox Jukebox by Bruno Mars
    Bruno MarsUnorthodox JukeboxDecember 7, 2012 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  22. 47Album cover for Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors by Big Boi
    Big BoiVicious Lies and Dangerous RumorsDecember 11, 2012 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  23. 48Album cover for The Heist by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
    Macklemore & Ryan LewisThe HeistOctober 9, 2012 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  24. 49Album cover for Battle Born by The Killers
    The KillersBattle BornSeptember 14, 2012 · 10 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  25. 50Album cover for Our Version of Events by Emeli Sandé
    Emeli SandéOur Version of EventsFebruary 10, 2012 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Broad agreement
    70C-
  1. 1Album cover for Old Ideas by Leonard Cohen
    Leonard CohenOld IdeasJanuary 27, 2012 · 11 reviews · 82% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  2. 2Album cover for Visions by Grimes
    GrimesVisionsJanuary 31, 2012 · 13 reviews · 77% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  3. 3Album cover for The Truth About Love by Pink
    PinkThe Truth About LoveSeptember 14, 2012 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    73C
  4. 4Album cover for Unorthodox Jukebox by Bruno Mars
    Bruno MarsUnorthodox JukeboxDecember 7, 2012 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  5. 5Album cover for Our Version of Events by Emeli Sandé
    Emeli SandéOur Version of EventsFebruary 10, 2012 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Broad agreement
    70C-
  6. 6Album cover for Halcyon by Ellie Goulding
    Ellie GouldingHalcyonOctober 5, 2012 · 11 reviews · 36% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  7. 7Album cover for Trespassing by Adam Lambert
    Adam LambertTrespassingMay 15, 2012 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  8. 8Album cover for Take Me Home by One Direction
    One DirectionTake Me HomeNovember 9, 2012 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    69D+
  9. 9Album cover for Believe by Justin Bieber
    Justin BieberBelieveJanuary 19, 2012 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    68D+
  10. 10Album cover for Unapologetic by Rihanna
    RihannaUnapologeticNovember 19, 2012 · 10 reviews · 20% approval · Some debate
    67D+
  11. 11Album cover for Heroes by Willie Nelson
    Willie NelsonHeroesMay 11, 2012 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Broad agreement
    65D
  12. 12Album cover for MDNA by Madonna
    MadonnaMDNAMarch 23, 2012 · 11 reviews · 27% approval · Divided
    65D
  13. 13Album cover for Kiss by Carly Rae Jepsen
    Carly Rae JepsenKissJanuary 1, 2012 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Divided
    64D
  14. 14Album cover for Magic Hour by Scissor Sisters
    Scissor SistersMagic HourMay 25, 2012 · 9 reviews · 11% approval · Some debate
    63D
  15. 15Album cover for Elysium by Pet Shop Boys
    Pet Shop BoysElysiumSeptember 5, 2012 · 8 reviews · 25% approval · Some debate
    63D
  16. 16Album cover for Global Warming by Pitbull
    PitbullGlobal WarmingNovember 16, 2012 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Divided
    62D-
  17. 17Album cover for The Spirit Indestructible by Nelly Furtado
    Nelly FurtadoThe Spirit IndestructibleSeptember 14, 2012 · 7 reviews · 14% approval · Divided
    62D-
  18. 18Album cover for Take the Crown by Robbie Williams
    Robbie WilliamsTake the CrownNovember 2, 2012 · 9 reviews · 11% approval · Broad agreement
    62D-
  19. 19Album cover for Kisses on the Bottom by Paul McCartney
    Paul McCartneyKisses on the BottomFebruary 3, 2012 · 12 reviews · 33% approval · Divided
    60D-
  20. 20Album cover for Overexposed by Maroon 5
    Maroon 5OverexposedJune 20, 2012 · 9 reviews · 11% approval · Some debate
    59F
  1. 1Album cover for Lonerism by Tame Impala
    Tame ImpalaLonerismOctober 5, 2012 · 13 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    87B+
  2. 2Album cover for Koi No Yokan by Deftones
    DeftonesKoi No YokanNovember 12, 2012 · 12 reviews · 83% approval · Broad agreement
    84B
  3. 3Album cover for Tempest by Bob Dylan
    Bob DylanTempestSeptember 7, 2012 · 14 reviews · 79% approval · Some debate
    84B
  4. 4Album cover for Clockwork Angels by Rush
    RushClockwork AngelsJune 8, 2012 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  5. 5Album cover for Psychedelic Pill by Neil Young and Crazy Horse
    Neil Young and Crazy HorsePsychedelic PillOctober 26, 2012 · 11 reviews · 55% approval · Some debate
    76C
  6. 6Album cover for Privateering by Mark Knopfler
    Mark KnopflerPrivateeringAugust 31, 2012 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  7. 7Album cover for Wrecking Ball by Bruce Springsteen
    Bruce SpringsteenWrecking BallMarch 2, 2012 · 12 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    74C
  8. 8Album cover for A Different Kind of Truth by Van Halen
    Van HalenA Different Kind of TruthFebruary 6, 2012 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    73C
  9. 9Album cover for Noctourniquet by The Mars Volta
    The Mars VoltaNoctourniquetMarch 26, 2012 · 11 reviews · 45% approval · Broad agreement
    73C
  10. 10Album cover for A Flash Flood of Colour by Enter Shikari
    Enter ShikariA Flash Flood of ColourJanuary 13, 2012 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Divided
    72C-
  11. 11Album cover for Apocryphon by The Sword
    The SwordApocryphonOctober 22, 2012 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  12. 12Album cover for King Animal by Soundgarden
    SoundgardenKing AnimalNovember 9, 2012 · 12 reviews · 42% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  13. 13Album cover for Born and Raised by John Mayer
    John MayerBorn and RaisedMay 18, 2012 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Divided
    69D+
  14. 14Album cover for That’s Why God Made the Radio by The Beach Boys
    The Beach BoysThat’s Why God Made the RadioJune 1, 2012 · 9 reviews · 33% approval · Some debate
    68D+
  15. 15Album cover for Rize of the Fenix by Tenacious D
    Tenacious DRize of the FenixMay 11, 2012 · 10 reviews · 40% approval · Contentious
    64D
  16. 16Album cover for Living Things by Linkin Park
    Linkin ParkLiving ThingsJune 20, 2012 · 9 reviews · 22% approval · Some debate
    64D
  17. 17Album cover for Push and Shove by No Doubt
    No DoubtPush and ShoveJanuary 1, 2012 · 11 reviews · 18% approval · Some debate
    64D
  18. 18Album cover for Roses by The Cranberries
    The CranberriesRosesFebruary 22, 2012 · 7 reviews · 29% approval · Some debate
    63D
  19. 19Album cover for This Means War by Attack Attack!
    Attack Attack!This Means WarJanuary 17, 2012 · 5 reviews · 0% approval · Divided
    60D-
  20. 20Album cover for Americana by Neil Young and Crazy Horse
    Neil Young and Crazy HorseAmericanaJune 4, 2012 · 8 reviews · 13% approval · Divided
    60D-
  1. 1Album cover for The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do by Fiona Apple
    Fiona AppleThe Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever DoJune 18, 2012 · 11 reviews · 82% approval · Some debate
    85B
  2. 2Album cover for Blunderbuss by Jack White
    Jack WhiteBlunderbussApril 23, 2012 · 13 reviews · 77% approval · Some debate
    83B
  3. 3Album cover for Fear Fun by Father John Misty
    Father John MistyFear FunApril 30, 2012 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Broad agreement
    81B-
  4. 4Album cover for ‘Allelujah! Don’t Bend! Ascend! by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
    Godspeed You! Black Emperor‘Allelujah! Don’t Bend! Ascend!October 15, 2012 · 13 reviews · 69% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  5. 5Album cover for Valtari by Sigur Rós
    Sigur RósValtariMay 23, 2012 · 11 reviews · 55% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  6. 6Album cover for Algiers by Calexico
    CalexicoAlgiersSeptember 7, 2012 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Some debate
    75C
  7. 7Album cover for Coexist by The xx
    The xxCoexistSeptember 5, 2012 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  8. 8Album cover for Centipede Hz by Animal Collective
    Animal CollectiveCentipede HzAugust 29, 2012 · 10 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  9. 9Album cover for An Awesome Wave by alt-J
    alt-JAn Awesome WaveMay 28, 2012 · 10 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    74C
  10. 10Album cover for Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood by John Cale
    John CaleShifty Adventures in Nookie WoodOctober 1, 2012 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    74C
  11. 11Album cover for Oceania by The Smashing Pumpkins
    The Smashing PumpkinsOceaniaJune 18, 2012 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  12. 12Album cover for ¡Dos! by Green Day
    Green Day¡Dos!November 9, 2012 · 10 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    73C
  13. 13Album cover for Battle Born by The Killers
    The KillersBattle BornSeptember 14, 2012 · 10 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  14. 14Album cover for ¡Uno! by Green Day
    Green Day¡Uno!September 21, 2012 · 10 reviews · 30% approval · Broad agreement
    68D+
  15. 15Album cover for The 2nd Law by Muse
    MuseThe 2nd LawSeptember 24, 2012 · 11 reviews · 45% approval · Some debate
    67D+
  16. 16Album cover for ¡Tré! by Green Day
    Green Day¡Tré!December 4, 2012 · 10 reviews · 30% approval · Some debate
    65D
  17. 17Album cover for Anastasis by Dead Can Dance
    Dead Can DanceAnastasisAugust 9, 2012 · 8 reviews · 13% approval · Broad agreement
    65D
  18. 18Album cover for Not Your Kind of People by Garbage
    GarbageNot Your Kind of PeopleMay 11, 2012 · 8 reviews · 38% approval · Contentious
    64D
  19. 19Album cover for Four by Bloc Party
    Bloc PartyFourAugust 15, 2012 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Divided
    63D
  20. 20Album cover for Self Entitled by NOFX
    NOFXSelf EntitledSeptember 11, 2012 · 6 reviews · 0% approval · Unanimous
    63D
  1. 1Album cover for Good Kid, M.A.A.D City by Kendrick Lamar
    Kendrick LamarGood Kid, M.A.A.D CityOctober 22, 2012 · 8 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    87B+
  2. 2Album cover for Life Is Good by Nas
    NasLife Is GoodJuly 13, 2012 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Broad agreement
    78C+
  3. 3Album cover for No Love Deep Web by Death Grips
    Death GripsNo Love Deep WebOctober 1, 2012 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Unanimous
    78C+
  4. 4Album cover for The Money Store by Death Grips
    Death GripsThe Money StoreApril 13, 2012 · 13 reviews · 77% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  5. 5Album cover for 1999 by Joey Bada$$
    Joey Bada$$1999June 12, 2012 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  6. 6Album cover for Welcome to: Our House by Slaughterhouse
    SlaughterhouseWelcome to: Our HouseAugust 28, 2012 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    75C
  7. 7Album cover for Jesus Piece by The Game
    The GameJesus PieceJanuary 1, 2012 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Some debate
    74C
  8. 8Album cover for God Forgives, I Don’t by Rick Ross
    Rick RossGod Forgives, I Don’tJuly 31, 2012 · 12 reviews · 58% approval · Some debate
    73C
  9. 9Album cover for Fantasea by Azealia Banks
    Azealia BanksFantaseaJuly 11, 2012 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  10. 10Album cover for Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors by Big Boi
    Big BoiVicious Lies and Dangerous RumorsDecember 11, 2012 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  11. 11Album cover for The Heist by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
    Macklemore & Ryan LewisThe HeistOctober 9, 2012 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  12. 12Album cover for Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1 by Lupe Fiasco
    Lupe FiascoFood & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1September 21, 2012 · 8 reviews · 25% approval · Some debate
    67D+
  13. 13Album cover for Pluto by Future
    FuturePlutoApril 12, 2012 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Some debate
    67D+
  14. 14Album cover for Dreams and Nightmares by Meek Mill
    Meek MillDreams and NightmaresOctober 26, 2012 · 11 reviews · 18% approval · Some debate
    66D
  15. 15Album cover for Strange Clouds by B.o.B
    B.o.BStrange CloudsApril 27, 2012 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Divided
    65D
  16. 16Album cover for Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head by T.I.
    T.I.Trouble Man: Heavy Is the HeadDecember 18, 2012 · 8 reviews · 13% approval · Broad agreement
    63D
  17. 17Album cover for Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded by Nicki Minaj
    Nicki MinajPink Friday: Roman ReloadedApril 2, 2012 · 13 reviews · 31% approval · Contentious
    61D-
  18. 18Album cover for Careless World: Rise of the Last King by Tyga
    TygaCareless World: Rise of the Last KingFebruary 12, 2012 · 7 reviews · 0% approval · Some debate
    60D-
  19. 19Album cover for Finally Rich by Chief Keef
    Chief KeefFinally RichDecember 18, 2012 · 10 reviews · 20% approval · Some debate
    60D-
  20. 20Album cover for Wild Ones by Flo Rida
    Flo RidaWild OnesJune 22, 2012 · 7 reviews · 0% approval · Divided
    57F
  1. 1Album cover for Until the Quiet Comes by Flying Lotus
    Flying LotusUntil the Quiet ComesSeptember 26, 2012 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  2. 2Album cover for Warrior by Kesha
    KeshaWarriorNovember 30, 2012 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  3. 3Album cover for Lotus by Christina Aguilera
    Christina AguileraLotusNovember 9, 2012 · 8 reviews · 25% approval · Some debate
    63D
  4. 4Album cover for 18 Months by Calvin Harris
    Calvin Harris18 MonthsOctober 26, 2012 · 10 reviews · 20% approval · Some debate
    61D-
  5. 5Album cover for Until Now by Swedish House Mafia
    Swedish House MafiaUntil NowOctober 19, 2012 · 7 reviews · 14% approval · Divided
    56F
  6. 6Album cover for Ten$Ion by Die Antwoord
    Die AntwoordTen$IonJanuary 29, 2012 · 9 reviews · 11% approval · Some debate
    56F
  7. 7Album cover for Album Title Goes Here by Deadmau5
    Deadmau5Album Title Goes HereSeptember 21, 2012 · 8 reviews · 0% approval · Some debate
    53F
  1. 1Album cover for L’Enfant Sauvage by Gojira
    GojiraL’Enfant SauvageJune 20, 2012 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Broad agreement
    82B-
  2. 2Album cover for Torture by Cannibal Corpse
    Cannibal CorpseTortureMarch 9, 2012 · 6 reviews · 83% approval · Unanimous
    78C+
  3. 3Album cover for Enslaved by Soulfly
    SoulflyEnslavedMarch 7, 2012 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Some debate
    67D+
  4. 4Album cover for The Manticore and Other Horrors by Cradle of Filth
    Cradle of FilthThe Manticore and Other HorrorsOctober 29, 2012 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Broad agreement
    66D
  5. 5Album cover for Ya Know? by Joey Ramone
    Joey RamoneYa Know?May 22, 2012 · 11 reviews · 27% approval · Divided
    62D-
  6. 6Album cover for British Lion by Steve Harris
    Steve HarrisBritish LionSeptember 24, 2012 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Divided
    57F

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