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The Pacific EP
EP by
Holy Holy
Released28 March 2014 (2014-03-28)
Recorded2013
LabelWonderlick Entertainment / Sony
ProducerMatt Redlich
Holy Holy chronology
The Pacific EP
(2014) 		When the Storms Would Come
(2015)
Singles from The Pacific EP
  1. "Impossible Like You"
    Released: May 2013[1]
  2. "House of Cards"
    Released: January 2014[2]
  3. "Impossible Like You (re-release)"
    Released: 21 March 2014[3]

The Pacific EP is the debut extended play (EP) by indie rock band, Holy Holy, released in March 2014.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Brag[1]

Liz Elleson of The Brag said: "The songwriting is simple but nostalgic and anthemic, and the EP as a whole is densely musical and texturally fascinating." Ellesen called the release "pure quality".[1]

Ally Cole of AAA Backstage said: "The Pacific EP is a release full of crescendos. With lyrics covering themes of humanity in the unknown, mortality and divinity, the four songs drive home narratives with building soundtracks of duelling guitars, harmony-riddled vocals and commanding percussion." Cole continued, saying: "the strength of Holy Holy can simply be put down to a sheer dedication to craft. Their songs have a timeless quality, fusing impeccable songwriting, thought-provoking lyrics, near-flawless performances, and lush production."[2]

Oliver Friend of Forte Magazine believes the EP would make many "indie festival fans very happy and excited" and labelled "House of Cards" the standout track.[4]

Alexander Crowden from Beat Magazine said the EP sounded "something like all of the best indie-rock songs of the past two years combined into four tracks", before concluding the review by saying "[The Pacific EP] is a creative and enjoyable first step".[5]

The AU Review summarised the EP as "brilliant".[6]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."House of Cards"
  • Timothy Carroll
  • Oscar Dawson
  • Ryan Strathie
4:07
2."Impossible Like You"
  • Carroll
  • Dawson
  • Strathie
3:31
3."Slow Melody"
  • Carroll
3:50
4."Cincinnati"
  • Carroll
3:27

Personnel

Holy Holy

  • Timothy Carroll – writing, vocals, guitar (1–4)
  • Oscar Dawson – guitar (1–4), writing (1–2)
  • Ryan Strathie – writing (1–2)
  • Matt Redlich – production (1–4)

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label Catalogue
Australia 28 March 2014[7]
Wonderlick Entertainment / Sony Music Australia 88843053762

References

  1. ^ a b c "Holy Holy: The Pacific EP". The Brag. 15 April 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  2. ^ a b Cole, Ally (2014). "EP Review: Holy Holy, 'The Pacific EP'". AAA Backstage. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Impossible Like You - single". Apple Music. 21 March 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  4. ^ Friend, Oliver (3 April 2014). "Holy Holy: The Pacific EP". Forte Magazine. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  5. ^ Crowden, Alexander (April 2014). "Holy Holy : The Pacific EP". Beat Magazine. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Holy Holy: The Pacific EP Review". The AU Review. April 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  7. ^ "The Pacific EP (DD) by Holy Holy". Apple Music. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
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