Face the Music (EP)

Face the Music
EP by
Marianas Trench
ReleasedMay 10, 2013 (2013-05-10)
Genres
Length14:58
Labels
ProducerJosh Ramsay
Marianas Trench chronology
Ever After
(2011)		 Face the Music
(2013)		 Something Old / Something New
(2015)

Face the Music: The EP (also known as Face the Music) is the title of the second extended play released by Canadian pop-rock group Marianas Trench. Featuring popular songs from the group's most recent album, Ever After (2011), the EP marks Marianas Trench's first official US music release.[1] It was first released May 10, 2013, in New Zealand before being released in North America later that month, and was distributed through 604 Records, Cherrytree Records, and Interscope Records.

Background

Marianas Trench was signed to Cherrytree and Interscope Records in April 2013, who would handle their releases outside of Canada while 604 Records continued to handle Canadian publications.[1] The group then released a four-track EP titled Face the Music on May 10, 2013, in New Zealand. It was released in North America on May 14.[1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Alter the Press!StarStarStarHalf star[2]
Confront MagazineStarStarStarStar[3]
MelodicStarStarStarStar[4]

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 electronic influences of their studio recordings.[2] Allison Sternall of Confront Magazine was also positive, giving the EP a 4/5 rating. She noted that the tracks chosen "showcase [the band's] 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."[3] Johan Wippsson rewarded the EP a 4 out of 5 stars, stating, "it's nice to see that the band also manages the more stripped-down style [...] they are really, really cool when they show off their more progressive side like a young and modern Queen and hope they continue in this direction."[4]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Josh Ramsay.

No.TitleLength
1."Desperate Measures"3:45
2."Haven't Had Enough"3:31
3."Haven't Had Enough" (Acoustic version)3:30
4."Fallout" (Acoustic version)4:12
Total length:14:58

Charts

Chart performance for Face the Music
Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[5] 43

Release history

Release dates and formats for Face the Music
Region Date Format Label Ref.
New Zealand May 10, 2013 Digital download Interscope Records [6]
United States May 14, 2013 Digital download, CD Interscope Records, Cherrytree Records [7]
Canada CD Interscope Records, 604 Records [8]
May 17, 2013 Digital download

References

  1. 1 2 3 Payne, Chris (April 24, 2013). "Marianas Trench's Josh Ramsay On Band's U.S. Breakthrough, Crafting 'Call Me Maybe'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
  2. 1 2 Friedman, Cara (June 18, 2013). "ATP! Album Review: Marianas Trench - Face the Music: The EP". Alter the Press!.
  3. 1 2 Sternall, Allison (May 15, 2013). "Face the Music EP by Marianas Trench". Confront Magazine. Archived from the original on June 9, 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  4. 1 2 Wippsson, Johan (May 26, 2013). "Marianas Trench - Face the Music". Melodic. Archived from the original on October 15, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Marianas Trench Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 29, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Face the Music – The EP by Marianas Trench". iTunes Store NZ. Apple Inc. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016.
  7. ↑ US references:
  8. ↑ Canada references:
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