12
Sloan · 2018
40 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic power pop intertwines with introspective lyrics, capturing both the lightness and depth of life’s everyday moments.
Top tracks — play these first
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All of the Voices — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of self-reflection, blending catchy hooks with thoughtful lyrics about personal growth and societal pressures.
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Gone for Good — With its poignant narrative about loss and moving on, this song stands out for its emotional resonance paired with an upbeat melody that contrasts its themes.
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The Day Will Be Mine — A powerful anthem of empowerment, this track showcases Sloan's knack for combining optimistic lyrics with infectious rhythms, embodying a sense of hopefulness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Sloan's '12' showcases strong melodies and thoughtful lyrics but lacks standout cohesion and impact.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered harmonies, particularly in the choruses, which enhance the melodic hooks.
- Several tracks incorporate shifts in dynamics, with quieter verses leading into more explosive choruses, creating a push-pull effect.
- The lyrics often reflect on personal and societal themes, with a balance between introspection and broader commentary across the tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful melodies for road trips
- quick bursts of catchy energy
- sing-along moments with friends
- thoughtful lyrics to ponder
- for a sunny day
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of long epics
- prefer heavy, slow tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2018, 12 marks Sloan's twelfth studio album, showcasing their enduring presence in the Canadian rock scene. This album arrives after a three-year hiatus following 2015's Commonwealth, during which the band reevaluated their songwriting approach and deepened their collaborative efforts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Big Star· The Posies· Matthew Sweet
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spin Our Wheels 3:38
- 2 All of the Voices 2:51
- 3 Right to Roam 2:45
- 4 Gone for Good 3:28
- 5 The Day Will Be Mine 3:15
- 6 Essential Services 4:06
- 7 Don't Stop (If It Feels Good Do It) 3:34
- 8 Year Zero 3:36
- 9 Have Faith 3:19
- 10 The Lion's Share 2:39
- 11 Wish Upon a Satellite 3:38
- 12 44 Teenagers 3:50
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