Sprain

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Based on 1 review
User Score
Based on 641 ratings
2018 Ratings: #190
August 3, 2018 / Release Date
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Critic Reviews

90
Sputnikmusic

For those looking to dive into one of the most dynamic, entertaining and compelling rock bands of the last decade, Sprain is the perfect introduction.

TheNevermeant
78

Is Sprain my new favorite band? Yes. Yes, they are.

Just my luck they don't exist anymore.

Pieter
85

at times boring, at other times amazing

montythegreat
78

Sprains first release is derivative to say the least. A slowcore EP inspired by bands like Low, this is a very rudamentary and simple EP. You got your drums, two guitars, and a subtle bass. However, this doesn't mean that the band's incredible songwriting and ability to cultivate a mood is anything short of amazing.

From the first moments of the opening song, Alex Kent and April Gerloff's quiet and intimate vocals combined with the slow and comforting pace of the music works so ... read more

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This... is calm...

Eerily calm...

Squishboie
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Slow but good

Denzelglazer
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Wow what a calming laid back album I hope they're another project isn't loud

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