This Is Love is the first extended play from Sanctus Real, and first release after the departure of lead singer Matt Hammitt, while they replaced him with Dustin Lolli. They released the EP on February 5, 2016, but this time without a label.

This Is Love
EP by
ReleasedFebruary 5, 2016 (2016-02-05)
Genre
Length12:24
Sanctus Real chronology
The Dream
(2014)
This Is Love
(2016)

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media     [1]
Jesus Freak Hideout     [2]
New Release Today     [3]

Awarding the album three and a half stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, Christopher Smith writes, "If This Is Love is any indication of the future for Sanctus Real, it looks promising."[2] Jonathan J. Francesco, rating the album four stars from New Release Today, states, "Musically and creatively, Sanctus Real has managed to change lead singers and still sound incredibly good."[3] Rating the album four stars at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Jonathan Andre describes, "Well done Dustin and the band for such a lyrically rich set of 3 songs".[1]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."This Is Love"4:25
2."Find Me"3:51
3."My Desire"4:08
Total length:12:24

Personnel

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  • Dustin Lolli - Lead Vocals
  • Chris Rohman - Guitars
  • Mark Graalman - Drums
  • Jake Rye - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
  • Seth Huff - Keyboards, Backing Vocals

References

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  1. ^ a b Andre, Jonathan (February 6, 2016). "Music Reviews: Sanctus Real - This Is Love EP". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Smith, Christopher (February 6, 2016). "Sanctus Real, "This Is Love - EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Francesco, Jonathan J. (February 9, 2016). "A Sneak Peak[sic] of Sanctus Real 2.0". New Release Today. Retrieved March 12, 2016.