12 Stones is the first album by the American rock 12 Stones. It was released on Wind-up Records on April 23, 2002. Three singles were released from the album: "Broken" and "The Way I Feel" in 2002, and "Crash" in 2003. Each single received a music video. 12 Stones debuted on the Billboard 200 at No. 147.

12 Stones
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 23, 2002
Recorded2001
Studio
NRG Recording Studios, Hollywood, California
Genre
Length41:24
LabelWind-Up
ProducerDave Fortman, Jay Baumgardner
12 Stones chronology
12 Stones
(2002)
Potter's Field
(2004)
Singles from 12 Stones
  1. "Broken"
    Released: April 22, 2002[1]
  2. "The Way I Feel"
    Released: July 11, 2002[2]
  3. "Crash"
    Released: January 10, 2003[3]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]
Cross Rhythms[5]
Jesus Freak Hideout[6]
The Phantom TollboothReview 1: [7]


Review 2: [8]


Review 3: [9]

Track listing

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All lyrics are written by Paul McCoy; all music is composed by 12 Stones

No.TitleLength
1."Crash"3:42
2."Broken"2:58
3."The Way I Feel"3:46
4."Open Your Eyes"3:11
5."Home"3:24
6."Fade Away"3:56
7."Back Up"3:57
8."Soulfire"2:54
9."In My Head"3:53
10."Running Out of Pain"3:11
11."My Life"3:04
12."Eric's Song"3:23
Total length:41:24

Personnel

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12 Stones

  • Paul McCoy – vocals
  • Eric Weaver – guitars
  • Kevin Dorr – bass guitar
  • Aaron Gainer – drums, percussion

Additional Musicians

Production

  • Jay Baumgardner – producer, audio mixing
  • Dave Fortman – co-producer
  • James Murray – audio engineering
  • Tom Baker – audio mastering at Precision Mastering in Hollywood
  • Dan Certa – assistant engineering
  • Jeremy Parker – assistant engineering
  • John Katsoudas – assistant engineering
  • Diana Meltzer – A&R
  • Victor Murgatroyd – A&R
  • Sean Murphy – photography
  • Ed Sherman – artwork

Charts

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Chart (2002) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[10] 147

Appearances

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References

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  1. ^ Broken (track listing). Wind-up Records. 2002. WUJC 20009-2.
  2. ^ The Way I Feel (track listing). Wind-up Records. 2002. WUJC 20024-2.
  3. ^ Crash (track listing). Wind-up Records. 2003. WUJC 20046-2.
  4. ^ O'Neill, Brian. 12 Stones at AllMusic. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
  5. ^ Rimmer, Mike (September 4, 2002). "12 Stones - 12 Stones" (online). Cross Rhythms Magazine (71). Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  6. ^ "12 Stones, "12 Stones" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  7. ^ Smith, Brian (2002). "12 Stones - a Review of The Phantom Tollbooth". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  8. ^ Gangl, Bert (2002). "12 Stones - a Review of The Phantom Tollbooth". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  9. ^ Thiessen, Bruce (2002). "12 Stones - a Review of The Phantom Tollbooth". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  10. ^ "12 Stones Billboard Albums Chart". billboard.com.
  11. ^ "The Scorpion King [Soundtrack]". allmusic.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.