''Clean'' (stylized as ''Clean.'') is the second EP release by American

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. It was released on October 29, 2013, via Brutal Panda Records. The EP was produced and mixed by Ryan Boesch, who is known for his engineering work for acts such as

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Critical reception

Upon its release, ''Clean'' generally received positive reviews. Natalie Zina Walschots of

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praised the album, writing: "The songs are appallingly catchy and "Blue Blood," in particular, drives its hooks in as deeps as barbed porcupine quills, refusing to be dislodged. Rarely has an act of musical self-immolation been so enjoyable." ''

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'' music reviewer Bao Le-Huu stated: "Dealing in exhilarating violence and rampaging heaviness, this record is kin to releases by bands like

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, but with more concussive torque and searing clarity." Andy O'Connor of

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was rather mixed in his assessment of the album: "It doesn't push or expand the genre, and it doesn't feel like that's the point: it, more or less, feels like they wanted something to put on their merch table, and an excuse to ditch town for a week, and ''Clean'' is serving that purpose. Not the worst thing in the world, but also not the most inspired."

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staff reviewer Greg Fisher felt that the album "may not appeal to those who seek

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in heavy music", while stating that the band's "ultra-loud brand of noise rock seethes with enough unbridled anger, songwriting dexterity and alluring hooks to exert a lasting impact."

Track listing

All tracks written by Whores. # "Baby Bird" - 3:41 # "Last Looks" - 4:07 # "I Am Not a Goal-Oriented Person" - 2:57 # "Cougars, Not Kittens" - 6:41 # "Blue Blood" - 1:41 # "I Am an Amateur at Everything" - 5:16

Personnel

;Whores *Christian Lembach - vocals, guitar *Jack Schultz - bass *Travis Owen - drums ;Technical personnel * Ryan Boesch - mixing, recording, production * Patrick "JJP" Copeland - artwork

References

External links

* {{official website
Whores on Brutal Panda Records
2013 EPs Whores (band) albums Noise rock EPs Sludge metal EPs