• Record Label: Yep Roc
  • Release Date: Apr 6, 2018
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. 90
    There is a refusal to rest on any laurels here, and as a result 12 is a record that can sit comfortable alongside their most beloved albums. Quite why their brand of effortlessly delivered power-pop hasn’t taken hold outside of Canada remains a mystery, but anyone with an ear for a catchy melody, a sing along chorus and a chiming guitar will find plenty to love here.
  2. Apr 9, 2018
    80
    12 proves that they refuse to simply tread water, and it's smart, heartfelt music from an uncommonly great band. If only more people outside of Canada knew just how good they are.
  3. Apr 9, 2018
    80
    12 is arguably the most well-rounded album they've made since 1999's underrated Between the Bridges.
  4. Apr 9, 2018
    78
    The result is their best effort since at least 2008’s Parallel Play, and possibly even since the last century.
  5. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 6, 2018
    70
    12 is another gem worth unearthing. [May 2018, p.92]
  6. Apr 9, 2018
    70
    Even if 12 has its share of flaws, Sloan still manage to write one of their most proficient set of songs since 2008's faintly more exploratory Parallel Play.

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