Gay?

The EP is notable for being the first recording to receive a very rare 10.0 rating from Pitchfork Media upon its release, being one of the few albums to ever have done so.[2][4] The site later repudiated the rating.[5]

Gay?
EP by
12 Rods
ReleasedJanuary 14, 1996
GenreAlternative rock, indie rock, dream pop
Length38:04
LabelV2 Records
Producer12 Rods
12 Rods chronology
Bliss
(1993)		 Gay?
(1996)		 Split Personalities
(1998)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Pitchfork Media(10.0/10)[2]

Gay? is a 1996 EP released by 12 Rods.[3]

Critical reception

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."[1]

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. Carroll, Bryan. Gay? at AllMusic. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  2. Josephes, Jason (1 May 1996). "12 Rods: Gay? Pitchfork Record Review". pitchforkmedia.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-07. Retrieved 2008-03-07.
  3. 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.
  4. Harvilla, Rob (May 11, 2020). "The Complete History of the Pitchfork 10.0". The Ringer.
  5. "Which Album Will Pitchfork's Readers Crown As The Best Since 1996? | The Village Voice". www.villagevoice.com.
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