Picture Perfect (12 Stones album)
Picture Perfect is the fifth studio album by the American hard rock band 12 Stones, The album was released on July 14, 2017 through independent label Cleopatra Records.[1]
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| Released | July 14, 2017 | |||
| Length | 46:25 | |||
| Label | Cleopatra | |||
| Producer | 12 Stones | |||
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Overview
The title track, "Picture Perfect", was chosen as the first single for the album. The music video was premiered on Loudwire on June 14, 2017.[2]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |   [3] |
| Cryptic Rock |  [4] |
| KNAC | [5] |
The album received positive reviews. Michael Weaver of Jesus Freak Hideout stated that "while the band doesn't change up their formula any, they do however, execute it to perfection" and that "there are some spiritual overtones interspersed, but Paul McCoy focuses much more on maintaining an overall positive message in his lyrics."[3] Daniel Höhr of KNAC.com reviewed the album and he stated "There are definitely fillers amongst the fourteen tracks on Picture Perfect, so less would certainly be more in this case."[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Killer" | S. Dunaway, P. McCoy, E. Weaver | 2:35 |
| 2. | "Blessing" | S. Dunaway, P. McCoy, E. Weaver | 4:10 |
| 3. | "Voodoo Doll" | B. Daly, P. McCoy, S. Mills, J. Rimer, E. Weaver | 3:18 |
| 4. | "Nothing to Say" | P. McCoy, E. Weaver | 3:03 |
| 5. | "Time" | S. Dunaway, P. McCoy, E. Weaver | 2:59 |
| 6. | "Picture Perfect" | P. McCoy, E. Weaver | 3:43 |
| 7. | "Save Yourself" | P. McCoy, E. Weaver | 3:13 |
| 8. | "Lerlene" | P. McCoy, J. Rimer, E. Weaver | 3:58 |
| 9. | "Memphis" | P. McCoy, E. Weaver | 3:23 |
| 10. | "Hey Man" | S. Dunaway, P. McCoy, E. Weaver | 3:37 |
| 11. | "How Long" | P. McCoy, A. Waldeck, E. Weaver | 2:58 |
| 12. | "Hello Suicide" | P. McCoy | 3:26 |
| 13. | "Anthem for the Underdog (Picture Perfect Sessions)" | A. Gainer, P. McCoy, E. Weaver | 3:04 |
| 14. | "We Are One (Picture Perfect Sessions)" | P. McCoy, S. Mills, J. Rimer, E. Weaver | 2:57 |
| Total length: | 46:25 | ||
Personnel
- 12 Stones
- Paul McCoy – lead vocals
- Eric Weaver – guitar, bass guitar
- Sean Dunaway – drums, percussion
- Additional personnel
- Fendi Nugroho – design, layout
- Dave Fortman – producer, mixing
- David Troia – co-producer, engineering
References
- "12 Stones returns with new album, 'Picture Perfect' Out July 14th!". Cleopatra Records. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
- "12 Stones, 'Picture Perfect' - Exclusive Video Premiere". Loudwire. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
- Weaver, Michael (July 14, 2017). "JesusFreakHideout - 12 Stones – Picture Perfect". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
- "Cryptic Rock - 12 STONES Picture Perfect Review". Cryptic Rock. July 21, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
- "KNAC - 12 STONES Picture Perfect Review". KNAC. August 7, 2017. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- "12 Stones, 'Picture Perfect' credits from Allmusic". Allmusic. Retrieved January 4, 2018.