Album artwork for If We Stayed Alive by 12 Rods

If We Stayed Alive is the first LP from legendary Minneapolis band 12 Rods - and presents their first new music in twenty-two years. It’s an excellent introduction to one of the most acclaimed, talked-about bands of the turn of the century, and what some have called one of the best indie bands of the ‘90s. Pitchfork raved about Gay? and Split Personalities, and a collaboration with Todd Rundgren, 2000’s Separation Anxieties, followed. Bandleader Ryan Olcott wrote, recorded and played everything you hear on If We Stayed Alive. “To be honest,” he says, “I think it’s the best material I’ve had to offer so far.” Its sound, themes, mood are evergreen. It’s 12 Rods. It’s new. It’s everything we’ve waited for.

12 Rods

If We Stayed Alive

American Dreams Records
Album artwork for If We Stayed Alive by 12 Rods
LP +

$26.99

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Released 07/28/2023Catalog Number

LP-ADR-69IE

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Album artwork for If We Stayed Alive by 12 Rods
LP

$22.99

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Includes download code
Released 07/28/2023Catalog Number

LP-ADR-69

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12 Rods

If We Stayed Alive

American Dreams Records
Album artwork for If We Stayed Alive by 12 Rods
LP +

$26.99

Random Hand-Pour Swirl

Includes download code
Released 07/28/2023Catalog Number

LP-ADR-69IE

Learn more
Album artwork for If We Stayed Alive by 12 Rods
LP

$22.99

Black
Includes download code
Released 07/28/2023Catalog Number

LP-ADR-69

Learn more

If We Stayed Alive is the first LP from legendary Minneapolis band 12 Rods - and presents their first new music in twenty-two years. It’s an excellent introduction to one of the most acclaimed, talked-about bands of the turn of the century, and what some have called one of the best indie bands of the ‘90s. Pitchfork raved about Gay? and Split Personalities, and a collaboration with Todd Rundgren, 2000’s Separation Anxieties, followed. Bandleader Ryan Olcott wrote, recorded and played everything you hear on If We Stayed Alive. “To be honest,” he says, “I think it’s the best material I’ve had to offer so far.” Its sound, themes, mood are evergreen. It’s 12 Rods. It’s new. It’s everything we’ve waited for.