''The Pacific EP'' is the debut

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band Holy Holy, released on 28 March 2014 by

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and distributed by

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Release

''The Pacific EP'' was released on CD, digital download and

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on 28 March 2014. The EP was released by

, with distribution by

Singles

''The Pacific EP'' was preceded by three singles. "Impossible Like You" was released in July 2013 as the EP's

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. "House of Cards" was released on 28 February 2014 as the EP's second single. "Impossible Like You" was re-released on 21 March 2014 as the EP's third and final single.

Critical reception

Labelling the release "pure quality", 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." 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." Oliver Friend of ''Forte Magazine'' believed the EP would make many "

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festival fans very happy and excited" and labelled "House of Cards" the standout track. Alexander Crowden from ''Beat Magazine'' said the EP sounded "something like all of the best

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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". Gemma Bastiani of ''

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'' wrote "''The Pacific'' makes its way into your head and swirls around until you are well and truly satisfied with your choice to listen." She added that the band had "manage to pull off one of the hardest things in modern music: drawing clear inspiration from matured acts, while still sounding completely fresh and new."

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from the EP's

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Musicians

Holy Holy * Timothy Carroll – writing, vocals, guitar * Oscar Dawson – writing, guitar, keyboards , bass * Ryan Strathie – writing , drums * Matt Redlich – keyboard Other musicians * Hannah Macklin – backing vocals * Joe Franklin – bass * Myka Wallace – drums

Technical

* William Bowden – mastering * Matt Redlich – mixing, production

Artwork

* Charles Hillhouse – cover * Phoebe Jojo Dann – design

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pacific EP 2014 debut EPs Holy Holy (Australian band) EPs Albums produced by Matt Redlich Sony Music Australia EPs Wonderlick Entertainment EPs