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Apocalypse Soon

Major Lazer

Apocalypse Soon

This EP from Diplo's dancehall project features input from, among others, Pharrell and Sean Paul

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5.8

Label
BECAUSE
UK Release date
10/03/2014
US Release date
25/02/2014
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  1. 7.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Apocalypse Soon should inevitably be soundtracking at least some of the summer of 2014
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  2. 7.0 |   FasterLouder

    This is dance music for the internet age and the very definition of crossover success
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  3. 7.0 |   The Music

    Though not his best work, Apocalypse Soon proves a solid party mix
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  4. 5.8 |   Pitchfork

    It’s disappointing that these songs don’t have the bones to stand on their own, especially since a precedent for truly great Major Lazer songs exist
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  5. 5.0 |   Pretty Much Amazing

    Not too long ago Diplo was the guy setting trends in the global-minded dance music scene. Now it looks like he’s in the crowd that’s chasing them
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  6. 4.2 |   Consequence Of Sound

    Nearly half the record — the cuts featuring Williams and Paul — comes off more as a marketing ploy than thoughtful collaboration
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