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Albums First Released in 2012

Albums adapted to the streaming era in 2012 without losing long-form ambition, especially in hip hop, dream pop and electronic music. Standout albums from 2012 include good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar, Born to Die by Lana Del Rey, Bloom by Beach House and Lonerism by Tame Impala.

Kendrick Lamar built a major-label debut as a story, Lana Del Rey created a controlled pop world, Beach House refined dream pop and Tame Impala moved psychedelia towards modern production.

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Our Pick of the Year: good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar

good kid, m.A.A.d city structures Kendrick Lamar's major-label debut as a story about adolescence, family and pressure in Compton. Voicemails and recurring scenes connect songs such as Backseat Freestyle, Swimming Pools and Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst. The narrative rewards full-album listening without weakening the individual tracks.

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