Apocalypse Soon

Apocalypse Soon
EP by Major Lazer
Released February 25, 2014
Genre Electronica, moombahton, electro house
Label Secretly Canadian / Mad Decent
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
Source Rating
Allmusic [1]
Alternative Press [2]
Consequence of Sound C-[3]
entertainment.ie 4/5[4]
New Zealand Herald [5]
HipHopDX XXXX[6]
Pitchfork Media 5.8/10[7]
Resident Advisor 3.5/5[8]

Apocalypse Soon is an EP by the American trio 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. The EP itself charted in France and New Zealand.

Track listing

No. Title Length
1. "Aerosol Can" (featuring Pharrell Williams) 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

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
French Albums (SNEP)[9] 141
New Zealand Albums (Recorded Music NZ)[10] 28
US Billboard 200[11] 137
US Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[12] 6
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[13] 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 – Apocalypse Soon EP". Lescharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Major Lazer – Apocalypse Soon EP". Charts.org.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Major Lazer Album & Song Chart History" Billboard 200 for Major Lazer. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Major Lazer Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums for Major Lazer. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Major Lazer Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Independent Albums for Major Lazer. Retrieved March 20, 2015.