[2018-04-06] Sloan "12" (Yep Roc)

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Feb 03, 2018 1:23 am

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That title isn't just some random number. 12 is indeed the 12th album from Canadian power-pop perennials Sloan, which means it's as good as Led Zeppelin IV, Black Sabbath's Vol. 4, and Chicago 4 all put together. But seriously: not only are Sloan the rare band to make it to their 12th record, and not only are Sloan the rare band to make it to their 12th record with all four original members, and not only are Sloan the rare band to make it to their 12th album with four original members who are equally prolific songwriters, they're arguably the only band to make it to their 12th album with four original members who are both equally prolific songwriters and all still working at the top of their respective games, sounding utterly ageless in the process. On 12, each of the four principals contribute three stellar songs that play to their core strengths: Patrick Pentland with the soaring rock anthems, Chris Murphy with the playful, participatory sing-alongs, Jay Ferguson with the jaunty prog-pop gems, and Andrew Scott with the whimsical innerspace explorations. Says Murphy, "I guess with the album title, we are showing off the fact the we have 12 records."

Tracklist
1. Spin Our Wheels
2. All of the Voices
3. Right to Roam
4. Gone for Good
5. The Day Will Be Mine
6. Essential Services
7. Don’t Stop (If It Feels Good Do It)
8. Year Zero
9. Have Faith
10. The Lion’s Share
11. Wish Upon a Satellite
12. 44 Teenagers

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JPNT97/?tag=imwan-20

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

These guys are so so good. I must be close to catalogue on these guys. Never ever made a bad record.

GodsComic · 03 Aug 2006

Rick A wrote:

These guys are so so good. I must be close to catalogue on these guys. Never ever made a bad record.

Have you seen them live? If not, I'm sure you can tell what a great band they are to see based on 4 Nights at the Palais Royale.

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Feb 05, 2018 4:30 pm

Here's the first single from 12, entitled "The Day Will Be Mine":

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Feb 14, 2018 6:37 am

The pre-order price has dropped by nearly $4, down to $12.10:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JPNT97/?tag=imwan-20

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

GodsComic wrote:

Rick A wrote:

These guys are so so good. I must be close to catalogue on these guys. Never ever made a bad record.

Have you seen them live? If not, I'm sure you can tell what a great band they are to see based on 4 Nights at the Palais Royale.

Never did Dean sorry to say. :sigh:

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Linda wrote:

The pre-order price has dropped by nearly $4, down to $12.10:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JPNT97/?tag=imwan-20

Excellent! Pre-ordered. :thumbsup:

GodsComic · 03 Aug 2006

Rick A wrote:

Linda wrote:

The pre-order price has dropped by nearly $4, down to $12.10:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JPNT97/?tag=imwan-20

Excellent! Pre-ordered. :thumbsup:

Me too

Linda · **Posted:** Thu Feb 15, 2018 5:24 pm

The album's opening track, "Spin Our Wheels":

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Mar 11, 2018 3:24 pm

We've heard from Patrick, we've heard from Chris, now it's Jay's turn -- "Right To Roam":

eelkiller · **Joined:** 10 Dec 2006 **Posts:** 1681

Nice to see these guys get some ink outside their native land. I have everything they have done in digital format (including the Japan bonus track CD's). Now if they would stop with the vinyl only BS for the stuff on their web site.

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Mar 31, 2018 1:06 am

And finally, Andrew gets a preview track, too:

[2018-04-06] Sloan "12" (Yep Roc)

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