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12 Stones - 12 Stones Audio CD

A fair review of the 12 Stones "12 Stones" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all 12 Stones reviews here, or go back to the 12 Stones tabs.

Band: 12 Stones Title: 12 Stones Rating: Release Date: 2002-04-23 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Crash 2: Broken 3: The Way I Feel 4: Open Your Eyes 5: Home 6: Fade Away 7: Back Up 8: Soulfire 9: In My Head 10: Running Out of Pain 11: My Life 12: Eric's Song

Will you deny me when we meet again?
Did they deserve to be looked over? Neh. 12 Stones' debut, way back in 2002, is one of the masses that was forgotten in a sea of carbon-copy radio bands. But I'm not surprised they were since the only reason they found any amount of fame was because Paul McCoy sang with Amy Lee in the insanely overplayed Evanescence breakout smash Bring Me To Life. But, as time has shown, you cannot kill 12 Stones because they're still at it, putting out above average rock tunes.

As for the self-titled debut, this is easily their best to date. Yes, it has an all too familiar ring throughout the duration, but God help me, I have a huge soft spot for rock like this. Paul's voice is crisp and clear, the band puts some very catchy riffs to good use, and the lyrics, while religious, can be taken in any number of different ways (a plus). The big downside to this CD is that, by the final few songs, the lack of real variety runs thin and you find yourself wanting something more. Not to mention that most of the ridiculously good songs are lumped into the first half of the disc.

12 Stones isn't for everyone. They wear their religious background on thier sleeves, they really don't experiment with their sound at all, every song follows the same path as the one before it, and yes, Paul's vocal delivery can be frustrating at times. If you can look past all those pitfalls, then this CD is full of good hard rock fodder. Crash is an exceptional, powerful opener, The Way I Feel is more of a down trodden song, Fade Away has a pulse pounding chorus, I beg you not to sing along to the emotional In My Head, and even despite the uninventiveness of Soulfire, it's still a fun song to listen to.

All in all, given the period of time 12 Stones' debut came out, it's aged very well. It offers nothing new to the genre but it also doesn't try to be anything it isn't. While it would've been nice to have a bit more variety thrown into the mix, this is a nice trip down memory lane. If you're looking for a straight-forward rock record, 12 Stones is recommended.

The Best Album Ever!!!
If you do not yet own this awsome album, you do not know what you are missing! If you want some straight-up rock with some great vocals, steady beat, and unbeleiveable guitar solos, this is the album you are looking for!.

Good Customer Service and Good Product
I recommend this CD to those who love music that blends heavy metal rock and alternative. 12 Stones is truly a talented band and their music definitely has depth to it.

Grow some stones and buy this CD
d. When I hear a c. the first time and you love it , I think I will be burned out in a month or two but not with this c. d. , I can not take it out of rotation. The other c. d. by 12 stones is just as good.
Outstanding in every way.
Barry.

Great First Effort
Paul McCoy has a great voice going from soft to screaming (and he can wail). I was greatly impressed by the musicianship of the band. The axe work is tremendous Eric Weaver understands when to go from clean and soft to hard and heavy and helps accentuate the underlying emotions of the songs. Kevin Dorr isn't just another of those thumping bass players and adds bass "melody" (for lack of a better word) to each song. Aaron Gainer pounds the skins into submission and adds that necessary rhythm element. I will definetly buy there next CD "Potter's Field". .

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