The Pacific EP

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

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]

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. "Holy Holy: The Pacific EP". The Brag. 15 April 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  2. 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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