''Face the Music: The EP'' (also known as ''Face the Music'') is the title of the second

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released by Canadian pop-rock group

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. Featuring popular songs from the group's most recent album, ''

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Critical reception

''Alter the Press!'' rated the EP 3.5 stars out of 5, with reviewer Cara Friedman writing that the record is "worth it just for the two acoustic versions," as they are "the most unique" and a possibly-unexpected change of pace from the pop and

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influences of their studio recordings. Allison Sternall of ''Confront Magazine'' was also positive, giving the EP a 4/5 rating. She noted that the tracks chosen "showcase

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ability to create a great radio hit," but also felt the record could have benefited from the inclusion of a slower ballad to give listeners a "better-rounded introduction to the band's music as a whole."

Track listing

Chart performance

Release history

References

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