You’ve already seen our picks for albums of the year, but maybe you’re wondering what else almost made the cut. Below are all of the albums that reviewed by the RedEye Sound Board that recieved three stars or more in 2012.
***-star reviewed albums:
“Timing Of The Void”, Eagle Claw
“Local Business”, Titus Andronicus
“Traphouse Rock”, Kids These Days
“Food and Liquor Vol. II: The Great American Rap Album pt. 1”, Lupe Fiasco
‘God Forgives, I Don’t”, Rick Ross
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“Noctourniquet”, The Mars Volta
“Boys and Girls”, Alabama Shakes
“Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded”, Nicki Minaj
“What We Saw From The Cheap Seats”, Regina Spektor
***1/2-star reviewed albums:
“We Don’t Even Live Here”, P.O.S
“Handwritten”, The Gaslight Anthem
“Celebration Rock”, Japandroids
“Swing Lo Magellan”, Dirty Projectors
“The Idler Wheel…”, Fiona Apple
“Triple F Life”, Waka Flocka Flame
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“Sweet Heart, Sweet Light”, Spiritualized
**** star reviewed albums:
“Good kid, m.a.a.d city”, Kendrick Lamar
“Until The Quiet Comes”, Flying Lotus
“the plot against common sense”, Future Of The Left
“Master of my Make-Believe”, Santigold
“Great Ideas in Action”, Archie Powell & The Exports