Well, as the year comes to a close, it seems like we’ve just about covered everything possible, all of the ups and, yes, even the downs of 2012. So it’s time for XLR8R to take a little sabbatical. While we’re away for the holidays, make sure to peruse our myriad of Best of 2012 features from the past two weeks. You’ll find links to each of the lists—including Best Releases, Best Tracks, Best New Artists, Best Labels, Most Overrated Releases, Top Downloads, and others—after the jump. As always, XLR8R appreciates all of the support and feedback you gave us in 2012, and make sure to look for us to kick things back into gear straightaway in 2013. Enjoy your holidays and have a happy New Year.

XLR8R‘s Best of 2012: Top Downloads
XLR8R‘s Best of 2012: Podcasts
XLR8R‘s Best of 2012: Features
XLR8R‘s Best of 2012: Videos
XLR8R‘s Best of 2012: Labels
XLR8R‘s Best of 2012: Hi, Doctor Nick!
XLR8R‘s Best of 2012: New Artists
XLR8R‘s Best of 2012: Overrated Releases
XLR8R‘s Best of 2012: Underwhelming Releases
XLR8R‘s Best of 2012: Tracks, Part One
XLR8R‘s Best of 2012: Tracks, Part Two
XLR8R‘s Best of 2012: Releases, Part One
XLR8R‘s Best of 2012: Releases, Part Two
XLR8R‘s Best of 2012: Readers Poll