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Updated Jan 10, 2013 - 1:48 pm

Top 10 albums of 2012

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Originally published: Dec 29, 2012 - 1:05 pm

There is a lot of different types of music out there, so how do you go about choosing the top 10 albums of the year?

Associated Press writer Mesfin Fekadu decided to give it a try. His picks, and the reasons behind them, are below.

No. 10: Shiny Toy Guns, "III"<br> The year's best dance and electronic-based album isn't on Top 40 radio. Shiny Toy Guns returned in 2012 with a third album and its lead singer, Carah Faye. The foursome sounds better than ever over beats that are addictive and vibes that are dreamy. Now dance.<br>(AP Photo)

No. 9: Mumford & Sons, "Babel"<br>Mumford & Sons continue to hark on love and life on "Babel," and it sounds masterful with its rock harmonies that are both rugged and calming.<br>(AP Photo)

No. 8: Kendrick Lamar, "good kid m.A.A.d city"<br> The major label debut from Dr. Dre's protege is dope for its clever rhymes and soulful skits. He's going places.<br>(AP Photo)

No. 7: Emeli Sande, "Our Version of Events"<br> The debut album from this Scottish import commands your attention, thanks to Emeli Sande's strong pipes jelled with R&B and pop sounds. Her voice helps her songs easily come to life- just check out "Suitcase" if you're not convinced.<br>(AP Photo)

No. 6: Miguel, "Kaleidoscope Dream"<br> It's a bit shocking- though more exciting- to see the Grammys acknowledge Miguel's multi-talents with five nominations. They got it right- he's helping change R&B without dismissing the genre's more traditional sound from acts like Faith Evans and Tamia. From "Do You..." to "Candles In the Sun," he hits all the right notes on his sophomore disc.<br>(AP Photo)

No. 5: Frank Ocean, "channel ORANGE"<br> Frank is fresh. Enough said.<br>(AP Photo)

No. 4: Lianne La Havas, "Is Your Love Big Enough?"<br> Lianne La Havas' honesty pierces on the tracks on her debut album, and it makes the collection of songs both heavy and beautiful. She's got an acoustic folk-rock-soul sound that is unique, and what's best is that heavy voice of hers: This London singer sounds like she's singing straight to your soul. Well, actually, she is.<br>(AP Photo)

No. 3: Elle Varner, "Perfectly Imperfect"<br> Her raspy and powerful voice, over crisp production, easily gives Elle Varner R&B's best offering of 2012. The 12-track set has an amazing flow that will have you hitting the replay button again, again and again!<br>(AP Photo)

No. 2: Of Monsters and Men, "My Head Is an Animal"<br>The Icelandic fivesome have melodies that are eerie, jamming, groovy and overall epic. The voices of the male and female lead singers blend so beautifully that it sounds like magic.<br>(AP Photo)

No. 1: Nas, "Life is Good"<br>"I am a graphic classic song composer," Nas raps on the intro to his latest album. And he's right. You may disagree, but Nas is the best rapper alive, and with "Life is Good," he's got the year's top album, regardless of genre. On "Life," he's spitting rhymes about his ex-wife, Kelis- like the soulful "Bye Baby"- his daughter on "Daughters" and his childhood on "A Queens Story." He's a top-notch lyricist with a knack for storytelling, and it all makes for impeccable music. He knows life is good, and so is this album.<br>(AP Photo)

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