Gay?

Gay?
EP by
12 Rods
ReleasedJanuary 14, 1996 (1996-01-14)
Genres
Length37:47
LabelV2 Records
Producer12 Rods
12 Rods chronology
Bliss
(1993)		 Gay?
(1996)		 Split Personalities
(1998)

Gay? is an EP by 12 Rods. It was released on January 14, 1996, by V2 Records.

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.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Pitchfork10/10

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." Simon Williams, writing for the NME, said that the EP "virtually sparkles with wit and spectacular invention."

Track listing

  1. "Red" (6:17)
  2. "Make-Out Music" (3:51)
  3. "Gaymo" (6:09)
  4. "Mexico" (6:23)
  5. "Friend" (5:34)
  6. "Revolute" (9:31)

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. 1 2 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.
  3. ↑ Harvilla, Rob (May 11, 2020). "The Complete History of the Pitchfork 10.0". The Ringer.
  4. 1 2 Carroll, Bryan. Gay? at AllMusic. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  5. 1 2 Williams, Simon (November 8, 1997). "12 Rods: Gay?". New Musical Express. p. 53.