The three albums that appear on top of the most best-of 2012 music lists.

Oh man. Do yourself a favor and break out the Kleenex. Just do it. Trust me on this one. Your move, Sarah McLachlan.

An original song by Fiona Apple from the "This Is 40" soundtrack.

Fiona Apple > Perez Hilton. Period. #TEAMFIONA

After arresting Fiona Apple for carrying marijuana, a sheriff department's spokesperson tells her that she should "shut up and sing."

Fiona Apple was arrested at a border stop in Texas. Time to get cranking on those "Free Fiona" t-shirts while the gettin' is good.

Is Rick Ross a Fiona Apple fan? We certainly want to believe that The Bawse is.

The best albums from 2012 so far, including Japandroids, Killer Mike, and Fiona Apple.

As fun as it is to complain about “music these days,” and how it’s all been downhill since The Chronic or something came out, it’s even MORE fun to listen to — wait for it — good music.