Gay? Explained

Gay?
Type:	EP
Artist:	12 Rods
Cover:	Gay?album.jpg
Border:	yes
Genre:	Alternative rock indie rock dream pop
Label:	V2 Records
Producer:	12 Rods
Prev Title:	Bliss
Prev Year:	1993
Next Title:	Split Personalities
Next Year:	1998

Gay? is an EP by 12 Rods.^[1] 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.^[2]

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."

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)

External links

• Gay? on the official 12 Rods website

Notes and References

1. Book: Allen, Paul V.. The Hopefuls: Chasing a Rock 'n' Roll Dream in the Minnesota Music Scene. October 1, 2018. McFarland. 9781476634562. Google Books.
2. Web site: The Complete History of the Pitchfork 10.0. Rob. Harvilla. May 11, 2020. The Ringer.