Sloan - 12

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.

Tracklisting:

A1 Spin Our Wheels
A2 All Of The Voices
A3 Right To Roam
A4 Gone For Good
A5 The Day Will Be Mine
A6 Essential Services
B1 Don't Stop (If It Feels Good Do It)
B2 Year Zero
B3 Have Faith
B4 The Lion's Share
B5 Wish Upon A Satellite
B6 44 Teenagers