The Pacific EP

The Pacific EP is the debut extended play by indie rock band Holy Holy, released on 28 March 2014 by Wonderlick Entertainment and distributed by Sony Music Australia.

Release

The Pacific EP was released on CD, digital download and streaming on 28 March 2014. The EP was released by Wonderlick Entertainment, with distribution by Sony Music Australia.

Singles

"House of Cards" was released on 28 February 2014 as the EP's lead single. a re-recorded version of "Impossible Like You" was released on 21 March 2014 as the EP's second 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 "indie 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 indie-rock songs of the past two years combined into four tracks", before concluding the review by saying " is a creative and enjoyable first step".
Gemma Bastiani of The AU Review 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."

Personnel

Adapted from the EP's liner notes.

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