Gay?
Gay? is an EP by 12 Rods.[1] It was released on January 14, 1996, by V2 Records.
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| Released | January 14, 1996 | |||
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| Length | 38:04 | |||
| Label | V2 Records | |||
| Producer | 12 Rods | |||
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The EP is notable for being the first recording to receive a very rare 10 rating from Pitchfork upon its release, being one of the few albums to ever have done so.[2][3]
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| Pitchfork | 10/10[2] |
AllMusic wrote that the EP "documents a formative stage in the band's evolution, as the songs here hint at space-country, ambient synth textures, and jazzy, quiet storm-influenced adult contemporary."[4]
Track listing
- "Red" (6:17)
- "Make-Out Music" (3:51)
- "Gaymo" (6:09)
- "Mexico" (6:23)
- "Friend" (5:34)
- "Revolute" (9:31)
References
- Allen, Paul V. (October 1, 2018). The Hopefuls: Chasing a Rock 'n' Roll Dream in the Minnesota Music Scene. McFarland. ISBN 9781476634562 – via Google Books.
- Josephes, Jason (May 1, 1996). "12 Rods: Gay? Pitchfork Record Review". pitchforkmedia.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2008. Retrieved March 7, 2008.
- Harvilla, Rob (May 11, 2020). "The Complete History of the Pitchfork 10.0". The Ringer.
- Carroll, Bryan. Gay? at AllMusic. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
External links
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