Picture Perfect (12 Stones album)

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Picture Perfect
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Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 14, 2017
Length46:25
Label Cleopatra
Producer 12 Stones
12 Stones chronology
Beneath the Scars
(2012)
Picture Perfect
(2017)

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]

Contents

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

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [3]
Cryptic RockStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [4]
KNAC Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [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.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Killer"S. Dunaway, P. McCoy, E. Weaver2:35
2."Blessing"S. Dunaway, P. McCoy, E. Weaver4:10
3."Voodoo Doll"B. Daly, P. McCoy, S. Mills, J. Rimer, E. Weaver3:18
4."Nothing to Say"P. McCoy, E. Weaver3:03
5."Time"S. Dunaway, P. McCoy, E. Weaver2:59
6."Picture Perfect"P. McCoy, E. Weaver3:43
7."Save Yourself"P. McCoy, E. Weaver3:13
8."Lerlene"P. McCoy, J. Rimer, E. Weaver3:58
9."Memphis"P. McCoy, E. Weaver3:23
10."Hey Man"S. Dunaway, P. McCoy, E. Weaver3:37
11."How Long"P. McCoy, A. Waldeck, E. Weaver2:58
12."Hello Suicide"P. McCoy3:26
13."Anthem for the Underdog (Picture Perfect Sessions)"A. Gainer, P. McCoy, E. Weaver3:04
14."We Are One (Picture Perfect Sessions)"P. McCoy, S. Mills, J. Rimer, E. Weaver2:57
Total length:46:25

Personnel

Adapted from AllMusic. [6]

12 Stones
Additional personnel

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References

  1. "12 Stones returns with new album, 'Picture Perfect' Out July 14th!". Cleopatra Records. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  2. "12 Stones, 'Picture Perfect' - Exclusive Video Premiere". Loudwire. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
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