[The Tens] The 10 Best Non Hip-Hop Albums Of 2012

Miguel – Kaleidoscope Dream

In a world that has seen the state of R&B music drastically decline, it’s refreshing to come across an artist such as Miguel. By sticking to non-traditional arrangements over soulful ballads, he created one of the year’s best albums in Kaleidoscope Dream. Miguel blends genres without losing the soulful edge which keeps this album firmly balanced. From the infectious “Adorn”, to the affectionate “Do You…”, to the even more seductive “Arch & Point”, you’d be hard pressed to find a bad moment anywhere on this album. – Esau Howard