It’s that time of the year again here at The South Rail and we never like kicking off a new year without recognizing the past year in great music. This is our 4th addition of top albums of a year – We started with a top 10 in 2009, moved up to a top 15, and then to honor 2011, a top 20… So to keep our inconsistent rankings consistent, we give to you our TOP 13 ALBUMS OF 2012!
And as always, next to each album title is a “Purchase from the band or label” link, which takes you directly to the best possible way to purchase each album… directly from the band! If the artist doesn’t sell directly, the link will take you to their label. Support the arts, and keep these great musicians’ careers in-check for 2013!
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01
Diamond Rugs: ‘Diamond Rugs’
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02
Natural Child: ‘For the Love of the Game’
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03
Lace Curtains: ‘The Garden of Joy and the Well of Loneliness’
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04
Jack White: ‘Blunderbuss’
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Watch videos for 4 of the album’s singles:
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05
Thee Oh Sees: ‘Putrifiers II’
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06
The Kingston Springs: ‘The Kingston Springs’
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07
Alabama Shakes: ‘Boys & Girls’
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08
Turbo Fruits: ‘Butter’
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09
King Tuff: ‘King Tuff’
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10
The Pollies: ‘Where The Lies Begin’
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11
Hurray for the Riff Raff: ‘Look Out Mama’
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12
Jessie Baylin: ‘Little Spark’
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Watch the making of the record:
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13
Seth Pettersen & The Undertow: ‘Natural Machine’
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