Enough about the good stuff! We turn our music survey on its head and ask music critic Maura Johnston and SPIN senior editor Chris Weingarten about the music that made them writhe in agony this year.

From a cringe-worthy "Roofie anthem" to an emerging Americana artist, NPR Music critic Ann Powers shares her answers to our 2012 Music Survey. 

Soundcheck producers Gretta Cohn and Joel Meyer share some of their answers to the 2012 Music Survey -- and they nearly come to fisticuffs over K-pop star Psy and his megahit "Gangnam Style." Plus, they discuss some favorites of the year, from R&B singer Miguel, southern metal stalwarts Mastodon and more.

Washington Post classical music critic Anne Midgette shares some of her musical favorites from the past year -- including a dancing orchestra (seriously, watch the video). And, she takes aim at some opera crossover artists who aren't living up to their own hype. 

Jon Pareles' biggest musical surprise this year? "Geezer vitality." The New York Times music critic tells us, "I could have made a top ten list with people over 50. All these people who make albums now every 4, 5, 6, 7 years, came out with amazing albums." From Bob Dylan, to Bonnie Raitt, to Leonard Cohen, it was a big year for the AARP-eligible crowd. 

Check out his entire music survey below, and listen to his conversation with host John Schaefer up top. 

The KCRW DJ looks back at 2012 -- and shares some memorable releases from dance music producer Deadmau5 to Welsh singer and songwriter Cate Le Bon.

The Billboard editor and Soundcheck regular gives us his take on the year in music, from Frank Ocean, to social media phenoms, and the long-running rock band called Wussy.

Hip hop journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy says 2012 was all about newcomers -- namely, the young rapper Kendrick Lamar, and R&B singers The Weeknd and Frank Ocean.

Soundcheck's technical director shares her favorite music and moments of the year.

Soundcheck Executive Producer Joel Meyer gives us his favorite music of the year.

Soundcheck and Gig Alerts producer Alex Abnos gives his picks for his favorite music of 2012.

Soundcheck producer Mike Katzif shares his favorite music of year.

Soundcheck producer Gretta Cohn shares her favorite music of year.

Soundcheck producer Katie Bishop shares her favorite and least favorite music of year.

Soundcheck host John Schaefer takes stock of the year in music, including favorite album, song and new artist of 2012.