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Principally recorded at Conway, The Embassy Studios, Los Angeles, California in 2003.
Canadian Kings Of Power Pop.
Sloan: Andrew Scott, Jay Ferguson, Patrick Pentland, Chris Murphy.
Producers: Tom Rothrock, Sloan, Ian McGettigan.
Magnet (2/04, p.110) - "ACTION PACT is a near-flawless collection of airtight harmonies and slick, massive hooks that may be the quartet's most solid release."
CMJ (p.6) - "ACTION PACT most definitely packs quite a punch when it comes to pop. The band's sound here is cleaner and tighter than ever before..." Action Pact Music Review Average Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)   Their Best
If the brilliant rock of this album doesn’t elevate Sloan to somewhere near the global appeal of better known bands like Oasis, then the whole music-industry-monolith needs irradiation. Damn near perfect. And easily masterful enough for five stars, which means: ‘A Gem’. Trust me: I love rock more than power pop. This is uncompromised rock built atop unambiguously excellent power pop. You’ve no excuse not to own this.
Submitted by Nicholas (Port Townsend, WA) 
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Action Pact delivers on its promise
Sloan's "Action Pact" is what critics used to call a zenith of effortless craft. Absolutely wonderful, not a dud in the bunch. Everything is performed with concise professionalism and commanding guitar-crunch. I particularly love the song "I Was Wrong" - it achieves the rock music state of grace where everything in it is a hook. "I Was Wrong" makes me want to dance - not a pretty sight to be sure, but there you go. Fun, thoughtful, and rocking. Just what you need in the hot days we've been having in my neck of the woods...Greg Cameron, Surrey, B.C.,Canada
Submitted by Greg Cameron (Surrey, B.C.,Canada)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  The slide has begun...
If you like Jellyfish you'll hate this record... but if you are a fan of Kiss, T.Rex, Slade, or simple rock in general, you will love this collection of arena-ready tunes. Unfortunately, for longtime Sloan fans, it marks the beginning of a slide into mediocrity. The second record with no songs from Andrew. Patrick's cock-rock anthems are usually tempered by Jay's indie pop, but he has only two songs here. Chris' usual wry sense of humour and pop quirkiness are almost non-existent. Getting an outside producer to pick the songs and direct the record was a mistake. Hopefully, their next record will be a return to form not seen since Between The Bridges. If you like rock, then pick up Navy Blues instead.
Submitted by lucrative angst (Miami, FL, USA)
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Fantastic Power Pop
Sloan have long been critical darlings in the Power Pop scene. This CD is absolute kick-butt from start to finish. Take a chance on this one; you won't be disappointed, especially if you are a fan of the Posies/Jellyfish school of Pop.
Submitted by Steve (Portland, OR)
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If you are a fan or completely new to Sloan this album is a great chunk of power pop. Harmonies and hooks abound, just buy it.
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