23 Best Music Videos Of 2012
The most innovative, clever, beautiful, and bonkers clips of the year.
23. Sigur Rós, "Fjögur PÃanó"
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AKA the video with Shia LaBeouf's penis in it. Directed by Alma Har'el.
22. Odd Future, "Oldie"
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Directed by Lance Bangs.
21. Jack White, "I'm Shakin'"
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Directed by Dori Oskowitz.
20. Flying Lotus, "Tiny Tortures"
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Yeah, that's Elijah Wood. Directed by David Lewandowski.
19. Grizzly Bear, "Yet Again"
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Directed by Emily Kai Bock.
18. Lana Del Rey, "Ride"
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Directed by Anthony Mandler.
17. G-Dragon, "Crayon"
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16. Killer Mike, "Big Beast"
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Directed by Thomas C. Bingham.
15. Father John Misty, "Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings"
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Aubrey Plaza is very good at smashing things. Directed by Noel Paul.
14. Fiona Apple, "Every Single Night"
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Directed by Joseph Cahill.
13. BigBang, "Fantastic Baby"
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12. El-P, "The Full Retard"
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Directed by Timothy Saccenti.
11. Skrillex, "Bangarang"
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Directed by Tony T. Datis.
10. Perfume Genius, "Hood"
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Directed by Winston H. Case.
9. Drake featuring Lil Wayne, "HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right)"
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Directed by Director X.
8. Hot Chip, "Don't Deny Your Heart"
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Directed by Peter Serafinowicz.
7. Taylor Swift, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"
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Directed by Declan Whitebloom.
6. Grimes, "Genesis"
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Directed by Claire "Grimes" Boucher.
5. St. Vincent, "Cheerleader"
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Directed by Hiro Murai.
4. Aimee Mann, "Labrador"
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Directed by Tom Scharpling, and featuring wonderful performances by Jon Hamm and Jon Wurster.
3. Psy, "Gangnam Style"
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Well, duh.
2. Danny Brown, "Grown Up"
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It is incredible how well this little boy channels the spirit of Danny Brown. Is this kid a method actor? Directed by Greg Brunkalla.
1. Chairlift, "Met Before"
Directed by Jordan Fish. This is a fully interactive "choose your own adventure" music video.