That title isn't just some random number. 12 is indeed the 12th album from Canadian power-pop perennials Sloan. 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. Says Chris Murphy, "I guess with the album title, we are showing off the fact the we have 12 records.