The Ten Best Albums of 2012

They had their biggest hits, if they had them at all, over four decades ago, but the classic artists behind 2012's greatest new albums are not only making the most challenging music of their careers, but also some of the most challenging music, period. True, they did it with the help of younger admirers, but as you'll see in my new list, the essence of what made them popular in the first place is still there, strong, proud, and still very vital. See the best new albums of 2012 made by oldies artists here.