Ad Infinitum is the third EP by American rock band Of Mice & Men.[1] It was released on December 3, 2021, through SharpTone Records. The EP was produced by the band themselves and it is the follow-up to the group's second EP, Bloom (2021).[2][3][4][5][6][7] It is the third part of their so called "EP Trilogy".[8][9]
| Ad Infinitum | ||||
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| Released | December 3, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
| Genre | Metalcore | |||
| Length | 14:18 | |||
| Label | SharpTone | |||
| Producer | Of Mice & Men | |||
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| Singles from Ad Infinitum | ||||
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Background and promotion
editOn September 29, 2021, four months after the band's second EP release, they unveiled a new single "Mosaic". On October 19, the band released the single "Fighting Gravity" while also announced the EP itself, the EP cover, the track list, and release date.[10][11] This would be the third of three EPs released in the year.[12][13] The group also surprise announced their upcoming seventh studio album, Echo, which will be released along with the EP and will compile all three EPs.[14][15] On November 24, one week before the EP release, the band unveiled the third single "Echo".[16][17]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mosaic" | 3:11 |
| 2. | "Fighting Gravity" | 4:56 |
| 3. | "Echo" | 3:19 |
| 4. | "Helplessly Hoping" (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young cover) | 2:52 |
| Total length: | 14:18 | |
Personnel
editOf Mice & Men
- Aaron Pauley – lead vocals, bass, mixing, mastering
- Alan Ashby – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Phil Manansala – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Valentino Arteaga – drums, percussion
Additional personnel
- Of Mice & Men – engineering, production
- Derek Hess – artwork
References
edit- ^ "Of Mice & Men - 'Ad Infinitum' Cyan W/ Grimace Purple Splatter Vinyl LP". SharpTone Records. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ "Of Mice & Men Get Atmospheric on 'Fighting Gravity,' Announce 'Echo Album' + Aaron Pauley Talks EP Trilogy". Loudwire. October 20, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ "Of Mice & Men announce new album Echo, unveil Fighting Gravity video". Kerrang!. October 20, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ "Of Mice & Men Reveal Last EP of Trifecta + Culminate Full Album With Single 'Fighting Gravity'". Wall of Sound. October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ "OF MICE & MEN To Release 'Echo' Album In December". Blabbermouth.net. October 20, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ "Of Mice & Men announce new album 'Echo'". Distorted Sound. October 20, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ "Of Mice And Men set December release for Echo album and drop single "Fighting Gravity"". Metal Insider. October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ "Of Mice & Men Reportedly Planning EP Trilogy". ThePRP. January 18, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ "NEWS: Of Mice & Men will release three EPs in 2021!". Dead Press!. January 19, 2021. Archived from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ "OF MICE & MEN Announces Echo Album With New Single "Fighting Gravity"". Metal Injection. October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ "Of Mice & Men Announce New Album Echo + Share "Fighting Gravity" Video". MetalSucks. October 20, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ Aaron Pauley [@aaronpauley] (January 18, 2021). "3 EPs means new music all year!" (Tweet). Retrieved January 20, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ Carter, Emily (January 19, 2021). "Of Mice & Men's Aaron Pauley teases trilogy of EPs in 2021". Kerrang!. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ "Of Mice & Men Debut "Fighting Gravity" From New Album "Echo"". ThePRP. October 19, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ "Of Mice & Men announces new album, 'Echo,' releases new track, 'Fighting Gravity'". HM. October 20, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ "Of Mice & Men Share Title Track From New Album". MetalSucks. November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
- ^ "OF MICE & MEN Drops New Single "Echo"". Metal Injection. November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021.