Ho ho ho, it's that time of year again. In case you've missed out on this in the past, the rules are as follows:

Vote for your top 5 favourite albums released in 2012. Please number them, and they will receive 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 point, from your first to last choice, respectively. If you just can't decide and choose not to number them then they will each receive 3 points each.

No alterations, please, so if you're waiting to see if that Big Boi album will snip your top 5 then just vote later in the month. I'm on holiday until January 3rd, after which the results will be out.

Happy voting, everyone!