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Apr 17, 2018There 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.
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Apr 9, 201812 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.
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Apr 9, 201812 is arguably the most well-rounded album they've made since 1999's underrated Between the Bridges.
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Apr 9, 2018The result is their best effort since at least 2008’s Parallel Play, and possibly even since the last century.
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Classic Rock MagazineJun 6, 201812 is another gem worth unearthing. [May 2018, p.92]
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Apr 9, 2018Even 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.