Personal War is an EP by French hardcore punk band Birds in Row. It was released on 30 October 2015 through Deathwish, Inc.,[2] simultaneously with their split album Birds in Row / WAITC. The songs on both releases were recorded in 2014 with producer Amaury Sauvé.[3]

Personal War
EP by
Released30 October 2015 (2015-10-30)
Genre
Length17:33
LabelDeathwish, Inc.
ProducerAmaury Sauvé
Birds in Row chronology
You, Me & the Violence
(2012)
Personal War
(2015)
Birds in Row / WAITC
(2015)

A music video for the track "Weary" was released on 20 September 2015.[4] The band streamed the album online a day prior to its release.[5]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
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Exclaim!8/10[1]

Exclaim! critic Branan Ranjanathan praised the EP, describing it as "a tumultuous, brooding and visceral ride that places Birds In Row amongst artists those pushing melodic hardcore forward."[1]

Track listing

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  1. "Intro" — 2:10
  2. "Torches" — 2:49
  3. "O'Dear" — 2:49
  4. "Weary" — 1:43
  5. "Worried" — 2:04
  6. "Snakes" — 1:43
  7. "Marathon" — 4:15

Personnel

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  • Birds in Row – performance, composition
  • Amaury Sauvé – production, mixing, recording

References

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  1. ^ a b c Ranjanathan, Branan (21 October 2015). "Birds In Row - Personal War". Exclaim!. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  2. ^ Leak, Brian (29 October 2015). "Birds In Row (Deathwish Inc.) stream new album, 'Personal War'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Birds In Row - Personal War". Deathwish, Inc. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  4. ^ bazley, John (20 September 2015). "Birds In Row (Deathwish Inc.) stream "Weary" from upcoming album". Alternative Press. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  5. ^ "Full Album Stream: Birds In Row's "Personal War"". Decibel. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
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