What are the top albums and songs of 2012?

by Korina Lopez, USA TODAY

December 7, 2012

What are the top albums and songs of 2012?
Bruce Springsteen performs his song 'No Surrender' during a concert Thursday in Glendale, Ariz. (Credit: Paul Connors, AP)

It's the time of the year for list-making.

For your playlist consideration, Rolling Stone has released their much-anticipated lists of the top albums and songs of the year. Here's a peek:

Best albums of 2012
1. Bruce Springsteen, Wrecking Ball
2. Frank Ocean, Channel Orange
3. Jack White, Blunderbuss
4. Bob Dylan, Tempest
5. Fiona Apple, The Idler Wheel Is Wiser…

Here's the full list of albums

Best songs of 2012
1. Alabama Shakes, Hold On
2. Taylor Swift, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
3. Passion Pit, Take a Walk
4. Frank Ocean, Thinkin Bout You
5. Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Ramada Inn

Here's the full list of songs.

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