Top 10 Records of 2012

It's time for the annual collection of my favorite records of the year. Since the last blog post I wrote was 2011's Top 10 list, let's just get right to the best of 2012.

For some musical accompaniment, click here for a Spotify playlist featuring select tracks from my Top 10 Records of 2012. Or, listen to some standout songs from each album below.

 10. Grimes - Visions

Grimes - Oblivion

9. Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls

Alabama Shakes - Hold On

8. The Shins - Ports of Morrow

The Shins - Bait And Switch

 7. Twin Shadow - Confess

Twin Shadow - Five Seconds