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Apocalypse Soon
EP by
Major Lazer
ReleasedFebruary 25, 2014
Recorded2012
Genre
Length17:29
Label
Producer Major Lazer, Moska
Major Lazer chronology
Free the Universe
(2013) 		Apocalypse Soon
(2014) 		Peace Is the Mission
(2015)
Singles from Apocalypse Soon
  1. " Aerosol Can"
    Released: February 14, 2014
  2. " Come On to Me"
    Released: March 3, 2014
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [1]
Alternative Press [2]
Consequence of SoundC- [3]
entertainment.ie4/5 [4]
New Zealand Herald [5]
HipHopDXXXXX [6]
Pitchfork Media5.8/10 [7]
Resident Advisor3.5/5 [8]

Apocalypse Soon is an extended play (EP) by Jamaican-American electronic dance music band Major Lazer. It was released in 2014 after the success of their 2013 studio album Free the Universe.

The EP includes 5 tracks featuring collaborations with a number of artists, notably Sean Paul and Pharrell Williams in addition to Machel Montano, RDX, Moska and Mr. Fox.

The song " Come On to Me" featuring Sean Paul charted in France and the Netherlands, whereas the track " Aerosol Can" featuring Pharrell Williams charted in Australia and Belgium. [9] [10] The EP itself charted in France and New Zealand.

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1." Aerosol Can" (featuring Pharrell)3:02
2." Come On to Me" (featuring Sean Paul)3:33
3."Sound Bang" (featuring Machel Montano)3:54
4."Lose Yourself" (featuring RDX and Moska)3:16
5."Dale Asi" (featuring Mr. Fox)4:46
Total length:18:31
  • The EP also contains a digital booklet of the release

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
French Albums ( SNEP) [11] 141
New Zealand Albums ( RMNZ) [12] 28
US Billboard 200 [13] 137
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums ( Billboard) [14] 6
US Independent Albums ( Billboard) [15] 28

References

  1. ^ Jeffries, David. "Apocalypse Soon – Major Lazer". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  2. ^ LeRoy, Dan (February 21, 2014). "Major Lazer – Apocalypse Soon EP". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  3. ^ Staples, Derek (March 5, 2014). "Major Lazer – Apocalypse Soon EP". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  4. ^ Cashin, Rory (March 18, 2014). "Review: Major Lazer – 'Apocalypse Soon' EP". entertainment.ie. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  5. ^ Jones, Bridget (February 27, 2014). "Album review: Major Lazer, Apocalypse Soon EP". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  6. ^ Dowling, Marcus (March 1, 2014). "Major Lazer – Apocalypse Soon". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  7. ^ Cox, Jamieson (March 3, 2014). "Major Lazer: Apocalypse Soon EP". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  8. ^ Ryce, Andrew (March 4, 2014). "Major Lazer – Apocalypse Soon". Resident Advisor. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  9. ^ "MAJOR LAZER FEAT. SEAN PAUL - COME ON TO ME". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2015-04-02.
  10. ^ "MAJOR LAZER FEAT. PHARRELL WILLIAMS - AEROSOL CAN". ultratop.be (in Dutch). Retrieved 2015-04-02.
  11. ^ "Lescharts.com – Major Lazer – Apocalypse Soon EP". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  12. ^ "Charts.nz – Major Lazer – Apocalypse Soon EP". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  13. ^ "Major Lazer Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  14. ^ "Major Lazer Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  15. ^ "Major Lazer Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
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