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2012 Music

L Magazine: 20 Best Albums of 2012

20 December 2012

The L Magazine: 20 Best Albums of 2012

  1. Europe
    Allo Darlin’
  2. Mr. M
    Lambchop
  3. Fear Fun
    Father John Misty
  4. Ekstasis
    Julia Holter
  5. Hospitality
    Hospitality
  6. Open Your Heart
    The Men
  7. Shields
    Grizzly Bear
  8. The Seer
    Swans
  9. CYRK
    Cate Le Bon
  10. Spooky Action at a Distance
    Lotus Plaza
  11. Kill for Love
    Chromatics
  12. A Thing Called Divine Fits
    Divine Fits
  13. Swing Lo Magellan
    Dirty Projectors
  14. The Money Store
    Death Grips
  15. Killing Time
    Terry Malts
  16. Celebration Rock
    Japandroids
  17. Our House on the Hill
    The Babies
  18. Local Business
    Titus Andronicus
  19. Long Slow Dance
    The Fresh & Onlys
  20. Words and Music by Saint Etienne
    Saint Etienne

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