Dead Boys (EP)
| Dead Boys | ||||
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| Released | 20 November 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2017–2018 | |||
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| Length | 17:34 | |||
| Label | Polydor Records | |||
| Producer | Bramwell Bronte | |||
| Sam Fender chronology | ||||
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Dead Boys is the debut extended play by English musician, Sam Fender. The EP was released on 20 November 2018 through Polydor Records.[1][2][3][4] The EP includes the singles "Leave Fast", "Dead Boys" and "That Sound".
Background[]
Talking about the EP, Rough Trade wrote, "Dead Boys deals explicitly with male suicide and mental health issues, and has caused outpourings of emotion among a growing band of followers", noted the "slower, plantive chords" of Leave Fast and "spiky riffing" on Poundshop Kardashians, and said that "That Sound wriggles and bangs through a melody that supports the big-hearted idea that music keeps Sam Fender on the straight and narrow."[5]
Critical reception[]
Dominic Lee from The Courier, gave the EP a positive review, stating, "The Prelude opens with a beautiful arpeggio guitar segment overlayed with cascading strings and Sam’s distant vocals crying out in an almost hymn-like introduction before the guitar deepens in the transition to the title track. [...] Fender shows real lyrical talent on this track, resonating with issues that many men- and people in general- are often reluctant to talk about and bringing them to the forefront of his music."[6]
Track listing[]
All tracks are written by Sam Fender.
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dead Boys" (Prelude) | Bramwell Bronte | 2:00 |
| 2. | "Dead Boys" | Bronte | 3:21 |
| 3. | "Spice" | Bronte | 2:21 |
| 4. | "Poundshop Kardashians" | Bronte | 2:39 |
| 5. | "That Sound" | Bronte | 3:25 |
| 6. | "Leave Fast" | Bronte | 3:47 |
Charts[]
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Vinyl Albums (OCC)[7] | 37 |
Release history[]
| Country | Release date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 20 November 2018 |
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Polydor Records |
References[]
- ^ "Dead Boys - EP by Sam Fender". Apple Music. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ^ "Dead Boys - EP". Spotify. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ^ "Dead Boys EP Vinyl". store.universalmusic.com. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ^ "Dead Boys EP – Sam Fender | Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ^ "Sam Fender - Dead Boys - Tape". Rough Trade. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ^ "Album Review: Sam Fender – Dead Boys EP". The Courier Online. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ^ "Official Vinyl Albums Chart Top 40 | 23 November 2018 - 29 November 2018". Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- 2018 EPs
- Sam Fender albums
- Polydor Records albums