House Music 2012: The Best Albums

2012 was a big year for House music. Here are our favorite albums from the genre that kept us dancing all year long.

Intro

It’s impossible to deny that 2012 has been a big year for house music. With so many great albums released, it’s hard to know where to start. But don’t worry, we’re here to help.

We’ve compiled a list of the best house music albums of 2012, so you can be sure you’re up-to-date on the latest and greatest in the world of house music.

Best House Music Albums of 2012

2012 was a great year for house music. There were a lot of great albums released, and it was hard to narrow it down to just a few. But, here are the best house music albums of 2012.

#5: DJ Tiesto- Club Life: Volume Two Miami

This album by Dutch DJ and producer Tijs Michiel Verwest, better known as Tiësto, is the fifth best house music album of 2012. Released in May of that year, Club Life: Volume Two Miami is a two-disc mix album consisting of thirty-nine tracks. It peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart and #5 on the UK Dance Albums chart.

#4: Armin van Buuren- A State of Trance Year Mix 2012

This is a compilation album by Dutch DJ and record producer Armin van Buuren. It was released on 26 November 2012 by Armada Music. The album includes a mix of the year’s biggest trance hits and van Buuren’s own productions and remixes.

A State of Trance Year Mix 2012 received generally positive reviews from music critics. AllMusic’s David Jeffries praised van Buuren for creating “a more blissful, dreamy sound” with the album and called it “well worth acquiring.” Similarly, Leroy Powell of PopMatters wrote that the album is “essential listening for any fan of trance music” and that it “should be required listening for anyone interested in electronic dance music.”

The album peaked at number one on the US Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart, making it van Buuren’s fifth number-one album on the chart. In addition, the album peaked at number five on the Netherlands Dance Albums Chart and number six on the UK Dance Albums Chart.

#3: Swedish House Mafia- Until Now

This is the third studio album by Swedish house music supergroup Swedish House Mafia. The album was released on October 22, 2012 to mixed reviews. However, the album was a commercial success, debuting at number two on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the Dance/Electronic Albums chart in the United States.

#2: Avicii- True

The second best house music album of 2012 is Avicii’s True. Released in September of 2013, the album features the hit singles “Wake Me Up” and “Hey Brother”. While the album received mixed reviews from critics, fans of Avicii and house music alike praised the album for its catchy melodies and production values.

#1: Hardwell- Hardwell Presents Revealed Volume 4

This is the fourth compilation album by Dutch DJ and record producer Hardwell. It was released on 6 December 2012 through his own label Revealed Recordings. The album features twenty-six tracks, including Hardwell’s own “Spaceman” which became a major hit single around the world.

##2: Zedd- Clarity
Zedd’s debut studio album features thirteen tracks, including the lead single “Clarity” which peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart in the United States. The album also includes the singles “Spectrum” and “Shave It Up”.

##3: Avicii- True
Avicii’s debut studio album features eleven tracks, including the singles “Wake Me Up” and “Hey Brother”. The album also includes the singles “Addicted to You” and “You Make Me”.

##4: Calvin Harris- 18 Months
The third studio album by Scottish DJ and record producer Calvin Harris, this album features seventeen tracks, including the singles “Feel So Close”, “Let’s Go”, and “Sweet Nothing”. The album also includes collaborations with Ellie Goulding, Rihanna, Ayah Marar, Ne-Yo, Tinie Tempah, Dizzee Rascal, Florence Welch, John Newman, Monica Bellucci, and Gwen Stefani.

##5: Armin van Buuren- Intense
Intense is the fifth studio album by Dutch DJ and record producer Armin van Buuren. It was released on 3 May 2013 by Armada Music. The album features a mix of trance and progressive house tracks.

Conclusion

So there you have it, our pick of the best house albums of 2012. We’ve tried to include something for everyone, from the old-school raver to the tech-house minimalism fan, and we hope you find something to suit your taste. If we’ve missed out your favorite release, please let us know in the comments below.