IV (EP)
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IV is the fourth extended play (EP) by English alternative rock band The 1975, released on 20 May 2013 through Dirty Hit and Polydor.[1] It is the last of four EPs released before the band's debut album, The 1975.
The EP was released in America by Interscope Records on May 21, 2013, but all of the songs on the EP were removed, except for "The City", and replaced them with tracks from previous EPs.
Reception
Critical reception to IV has been mixed to positive. Sam Lawrie from Motion and Sound Magazine wrote: "The other-worldly sound is fascinating, and the appeal of The 1975 is obvious when they stand out so much in the alt-rock genre. On the other hand, it can also fail to make an impact, and that is a risk The 1975 have decided to take. Basically, you’ll either love it or you’ll hate it, but no doubt it’ll be another success in the fans’ eyes."[2] Musical Ramble rated the record 3.5/5, saying "I came into IV feeling skeptical that the seemingly schizophrenic personality of the band would eventually be their downfall, but came out pleasantly optimistic about what the album might be like. The EP isn’t without its flaws and I still think the inclusion of 'The City' was a bad call considering it will be the last release before the album."[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The City" | 3:44 |
| 2. | "Haunt // Bed" | 5:05 |
| 3. | "So Far (It's Alright)" | 4:00 |
| 4. | "fallingforyou" | 4:00 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The City" | 3:44 |
| 2. | "Sex" | 3:26 |
| 3. | "Chocolate" | 3:47 |
| 4. | "Me" | 4:35 |
| 5. | "You" (also includes hidden track "Milk") | 9:49 |
Chart performance
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[4] | 164 |
| US Top Rock Albums[4] | 42 |
| US Top Heatseekers[4] | 2 |
References
- ^ "The 1975 Announce New Ep 'Iv' Released May 20th 2013". Contact Music. 20 May 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Lawrie, Sam (28 May 2013). "EP Review: The 1975 – IV". soundandmotionmag.com. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Review – IV EP – The 1975". Musical Ramble. 24 May 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b c "The 1975: Charts & Awards". Allmusic.