Best Albums of 2012 – ‘The Truth About Love’ by Pink

Pink's 'The Truth About Love' was her first No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200, which is a shock, considering her longevity in this fickle business and her string of chart-topping hits. Better late than never, though, and she's rightfully earned the honor, since she is the top of the the pops in every way.

'The Truth About Love' rocket-launched to No. 1 on the strength of the single 'Blow Me (One Last Kiss),' which is quintessential, sassy, tough girl Pink. But while so many of the singer's peers rely on studio treatment and trickery to thicken their average voices, Pink is a belter. She has a gorgeous set of pipes, which assert themselves at every turn on 'Truth.'

The album is perfect for any occasion -- not only does it boast ballads and romps, but it also cycles through an array of moods, tones and tempos.

Like so many pop albums nowadays, 'The Truth About Love' includes a big guest list, littered with names like Eminem, Lily Rose Cooper (aka Lily Allen) and fun's Nate Ruess. With the exception of Eminem, Pink chose to go unexpected with her collaborators, furthering upping the album's thrill quotient.