I think twelve is actually the minimum nowadays. Anything above would be superfluous, unless they are actually telling a story or narrating a world i.e. "ArchAndroid" & "Man on the Moon: End of Day".
I think "Pala" is perfect from start to finish.
And "Control" of course is one of her best works.
"Flesh Tone" is one of the best dance records I've heard in a long time and is GREATLY underrated.
"Amanda Leigh" truly was a beautiful feeling in an album.
"Thriller" has no flaws whatsoever.
That's about all I got so far...