EP 1 (stylized as EP †) is the first EP by the rock band Crosses. It was recorded at Airport Studios in Los Angeles[3] and self-released on August 2, 2011, in digital format. A low-quality version was made available for free, with higher-quality file types available for US$5.[4] In November 2011, Crosses released a limited edition of the EP, including a colored vinyl 10", USB drive with remixes, and band merchandise.[5]

EP 1
EP by
ReleasedAugust 2, 2011 (2011-08-02)
RecordedAirport Studios, Los Angeles, California
GenreWitch house, electronic rock
Length18:33
LabelSelf-released
ProducerShaun Lopez
Crosses chronology
EP 1
(2011)
EP 2
(2012)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Alternative Press[1]
Beats Per Minute60%[2]

Track listing

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  1. "This Is a Trick" – 3:07
  2. "Option" – 4:25
  3. "Bermuda Locket" – 3:42
  4. "Thholyghst" – 4:26
  5. "Cross" – 2:53

Note: All tracks on the album have a † symbol in their title, as substitute for the letter "T"; "Cross" is simply labelled "†".

Personnel

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Crosses[3]

Additional musicians[3]

  • Duff McKagan – additional bass on "This is a Trick"
  • Chris Robyn – live drums

Production and artwork[3]

  • Eric Broyhill – mastering
  • Brendan Dekora – assistant engineer
  • Brooke Nipar – photography
  • Eric Stenman – mix engineer

References

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  1. ^ Slessor, Dan. "File Under: Ambient electro-rock". Alternative Press. Retrieved August 12, 2011.
  2. ^ Zercoe, Cole (April 12, 2012). "Album Review: Crosses – EP † / EP ††". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d EP 1 (digital booklet). Crosses. 2011.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ Sciarretto, Amy (August 3, 2011). "Deftones' Chino Moreno and Far's Shaun Lopez Partner Up in Crosses †††". Noisecreep. AOL. Retrieved August 3, 2011.
  5. ^ EP † – Limited Edition 10" Vinyl Collec†or's Bundle, http://crossesmusic.com/post/12042931784 Archived February 21, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
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