The Double Cross

Studio album by Sloan

Released

May 10, 2011

Recorded

August - November, 2010

Genre

Rock, Alternative rock, Power pop

Length

34:02

Label

Murderecords, Outside Music, Yep Roc Records

Producer

Ryan Haslett, Sloan

Sloan chronology

Hit & Run
(2009)

The Double Cross
(2011)

Commonwealth
(2014)

Singles from The Double Cross

"Unkind"
Released: March 29, 2011
"The Answer Was You"
Released: 2011

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	^[1]
Rolling Stone	^[2]
Pitchfork Media	(8.1/10)^[3]

The Double Cross is the tenth studio album by Canadian rock band Sloan. The title of the album is a nod to their 20th (or XX) anniversary. At a length of 34:02, it is Sloan's shortest album to date. It is also the band's first album to be released on the Outside Music label.

The album was named as a longlisted nominee for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize.^[4] The album was also nominated for Rock Album of the Year at the 2012 Juno Awards.^[5]

Promotion and release

The band first announced plans to release the album in 2011, to coincide with the 20th anniversary of their first show. The album's lead-off track, "Follow the Leader", was the first song released from the album as an online giveaway track. The album's first single, "Unkind", was released on March 29. The album debuted at #32 on the Canadian Albums Chart.

Track listing

All songs were written and performed by Sloan.

"Follow the Leader" – 2:56 (Murphy)
"The Answer Was You" – 2:18 (Ferguson)
"Unkind" – 4:15 (Pentland)
"Shadow of Love" – 2:04 (Murphy)
"She's Slowing Down Again" – 3:05 (Scott)
"Green Gardens, Cold Montreal" – 2:01 (Ferguson)
"It's Plain to See" – 1:57 (Pentland)
"Your Daddy Will Do" – 3:04 (Murphy)
"I've Gotta Know" – 1:22 (Pentland)
"Beverly Terrace" – 3:01 (Ferguson)
"Traces" – 4:58 (Scott)
"Laying So Low" – 2:57 (Murphy)
"Then Again" (iTunes Bonus Track) – 3:18
"Jesus Loves Me" (Pre-Order Only iTunes Bonus Track)

References

↑ Thomas Erlewine, Stephen. The Double Cross at AllMusic
↑ "The Double Cross by Sloan". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2011-07-08.
↑ "Pitchfork: Album Reviews: Sloan: The Double Cross". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2011-07-28.
↑ "2011 Polaris Music Prize Long List announced". aux.tv, June 16, 2011.
↑ "2012 Rock Album of the Year". junoawards.ca. Retrieved 2013-02-20.

Sloan

Jay Ferguson Chris Murphy Patrick Pentland Andrew Scott

Studio albums	Smeared Twice Removed One Chord to Another Navy Blues Between the Bridges Pretty Together Action Pact Never Hear the End of It Parallel Play The Double Cross Commonwealth

EPs	Peppermint EP Hit & Run

Live albums	Recorded Live at a Sloan Party 4 Nights at the Palais Royale

Compilations	Never Mind the Molluscs DGC Rarities Volume 1 A Sides Win: Singles 1992-2005 B Sides Win: extras, bonus tracks and b-sides 1992-2008

Singles	"Underwhelmed" "500 Up" "Sugartune" "Take It In" "I Am the Cancer" "Coax Me" "People of the Sky" "Stood Up/Same Old Flame" "The Good in Everyone" "Everything You've Done Wrong" "The Lines You Amend" "Rhodes Jam" "Money City Maniacs" "She Says What She Means" "Keep On Thinkin" "Losing California" "Friendship" "Sensory Deprivation" "Don’t You Believe a Word" "If It Feels Good Do It" "The Other Man" "The Rest of My Life" "Live On" "Nothing Lasts Forever Anymore" "All Used Up" "Try to Make It" "Who Taught You to Live Like That?" "Ill Placed Trust" "I've Gotta Try" "Believe in Me" "Witch's Wand" "Take It Upon Yourself" "Unkind" "The Answer Was You" "Keep Swinging (Downtown)"

Videography	Keepin' the Tour Alive

Labels	Yep Roc Records Murderecords Outside Music

Former Labels	Geffen Records Sony BMG

Related aticles	Discography

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