We're exploring the best albums of 2012 for our final New Hot episode of the year. Among the spotlighted: Frank Ocean, Django Django, Alt-J, Alabama Shakes and more.

Segments

Myth
Beach House
Bloom

Thinkin Bout You
Frank Ocean
Channel Orange

I'm Writing A Novel
Father John Misty
Fear Fun

Sleeping Ute
Grizzly Bear
Shields

I Found You
Alabama Shakes
Boys and Girls

You're The Doctor
Ty Segall
Twins

The House That Heaven Built
Japandroids
Celebration Rock

Tessellate
Alt-J
An Awesome Wave

Panic Station
Muse
The 2nd Law

Youth Without Youth
Metric
Synthetica

Be Strong
The 2 Bears
Be Strong

Constant Conversations
Passion Pits
Gossamer

Rad Times
Black Bananas
Rad Times Xpress IV

Default
Django Django
Django Django

Cherokee
Cat Power
Sun

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• New Hot Update - Best Albums Of 2012