The 22 Most Essential BuzzFeed Music Posts Of 2012
Our best lists, essays, mashups, and playlists of the year. Plus, a tribute to the incredibly sexy lyrics of Nickelback.
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The 14 Greatest Rap Mixtapes Of 2012
The best hip-hop that was given away for free, from Rick Ross to Azealia Banks.
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The Ultimate 2012 Playlist
Catch up on all of the year’s best music with this 11-hour megamix.
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Future, The Best Rapper Who Rarely Raps
His album Pluto 3D blurs the line between club bangers and heart-crushing, hyperemotional confessionals.
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18 Best Lana Del Rey-Isms Of 2012
LDR says some pretty dramatic things. But it’s okay, Lana. We’re here for you. These are all quotes from Lana Del Rey’s interviews or monologues.
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How 2012’s Most Miserable Album Helped Me Through Depression
Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s Allelujah! Don’t Bend! Ascend! was the only record that made sense to me when it felt like my world was falling apart.
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Fiona Apple, Artist Of The Year
The Idler Wheel… is startlingly honest, artistically bold, and undeniably the best album of 2012. It’s also one of the most gratifying success stories in music.
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How Madonna Proved She Was Still A Legend In 2012
Madonna had a great year.
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Japandroids Made The Best Rock Album Of 2012
Celebration Rock is an argument for the vitality of rock music, even if all they’re really saying is “Hell yeah!”
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44 Wonderful Things About Music In 2012
Frank Ocean! Jack White! Skrillex! Britney on X Factor! Lana Del Rey! AND SO MUCH MORE!
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The Year Hip-Hop Went Queer
From Frank Ocean to Jay-Z, the genre made major leaps forward with the LGBT community in 2012.
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How Nicki Minaj Brought Rage Back To Pop
“Stupid Hoe” and “Come on a Cone” make fury seem aspirational — and inspirational.
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How Passion Pit Turned From A Band Into A Support Group
Michael Angelakos’ music may be defined by his mental health issues, but he’s making the best of it by helping out troubled fans on Twitter.
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4 Alternate-Universe Versions Of "Call Me Maybe"
Just imagine a world in which Carly Rae Jepsen’s song wasn’t a huge hit. OK, now imagine if it were a folk song about Jesus.
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The Best Of "Gangnam Style"
There is nothing on Earth that can’t be turned into a “Gangnam Style” parody. “Best” might not be the right word for this, but just roll with it.
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What Christina Aguilera Taught Us About Haters In 2012
She’s still a fighter all these years later.
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How Frank Ocean Transcended The Hype
Channel Orange is the best R&B album of 2012, but Ocean’s most impressive accomplishment is keeping total control of his image.
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12 Amazing K-Pop Songs From 2012
The breakout hit “Gangnam Style” drew a lot of attention to K-Pop this year, but it wasn’t the only awesome song to come out of South Korea. Here are 11 hits you may have missed, and one you probably didn’t.
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Sleigh Bells Made The Most Underrated Album Of 2012
Reign of Terror is relentlessly morbid but totally life-affirming. It also has a lots of amazing riffs.
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40 Ways Beyoncé Ran The World In 2012
Oh, you thought this wasn’t Beyoncé’s year? WRONG. Every year is Beyoncé’s year.
