Potter's Field (album)

Potter's Field
Studio album by 12 Stones
Released	August 24, 2004
Recorded	Late 2003–2004
Studio	Balance Productions, Mandeville, Louisiana Piety Recording Studios, New Orleans, Louisiana
Genre	Post-grunge [1] hard rock [2]
Length	42:34
Label	Wind-up
Producer	Dave Fortman
12 Stones chronology
12 Stones (2002) Potter's Field (2004) Anthem for the Underdog (2007)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout	[4]
AntiMusic	[5]

Potter's Field is the second studio album by the American rock band 12 Stones. It was released on Wind-up Records on August 24, 2004. The album debuted on the Billboard 200 at No. 29, making it the band's highest charting album.

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Paul McCoy; all music is composed by 12 Stones, except "Photograph" by Paul McCoy.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Shadows"	3:45
2.	"The Last Song"	3:25
3.	"Far Away"	3:21
4.	"Speak Your Mind"	4:02
5.	"Lifeless"	3:42
6.	"Bitter"	3:34
7.	"Photograph"	3:58
8.	"3 Leaf Loser"	4:37
9.	"Stay"	4:30
10.	"Waiting for Yesterday"	3:51
11.	"In Closing"	3:59

Personnel

12 Stones

• Paul McCoy – lead and backing vocals
• Eric Weaver – lead guitar
• Kevin Dorr – bass guitar
• Aaron Gainer – drums, percussion
• Greg Trammell – rhythm guitar

Production

• Dave Fortman – producer, mixing
• Jeremy Parker – audio engineering
• Ovis – additional digital editing
• Ted Jensen – audio mastering at Sterling Sound, NYC, NY
• Wes Fontenot – assistant engineer
• Kelly "Dred" Liebelt – assistant engineer
• Wilton Wall – assistant engineer
• Rory Faciane – drum technician

Artwork

• Ed Sherman – Art direction and design
• Chapman Baehler – band photography
• Create Dynamic Graphics – additional photography

Management

• Kenny Vest – management for K-Vest
• Gregg Wattenberg – Wind-Up production supervisor
• Diana Mettzer – A&R
• Chipper – A&R administration

Charts

Chart (2004)	Peak position
US Billboard 200 [6]	29
US Billboard Christian Albums	2

References

1. Johnny Loftus. "Potter's Field Review by Johnny Loftus". AllMusic . Retrieved March 8, 2023. ...but overall Potter's Field is straightforward post-grunge formula
2. Brad Podray. "Hit or Miss - 12 Stones - Potter's Field". Antimusic. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
3. Potter's Field at AllMusic
4. "12 Stones, "Potter's Field" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout.
5. Brad Podray. "Hit or Miss - 12 Stones - Potter's Field". Antimusic. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
6. "12 Stones Billboard Albums Chart". billboard.com.