''Complicated'' is the second EP by Canadian

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artist

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. It was released on March 29, 2024, and is his debut project to be released by The Core Entertainment and

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, in partnership with UMG Nashville's

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imprint. The EP was produced by Matt Geroux, and includes the singles "

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" and " Single Again", as well as the promotional singles "Truck Girl" and "Matching Tattoos".

Background

Ross described ''Complicated'' as "a body of work that showcases lyrically who I am as a person, and me sonically as a creative". He noted that he is "drawn to different sounds and production depending on what the emotion of the song calls for" and that the EP represents who he is "becoming as an artist". Ross co-wrote every track on the EP, with the exception of "Tell Me a Lie".

Critical reception

Rachel Goodman of ''

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'' described the EP as "a curated compilation of traditional sounding country and songs that are more up tempo". An uncredited article from ''Culture Fix'' stated that Ross "is cemented as a storyteller with a mastery of the country-rock sound" on this EP.

Track listing

Charts

Singles

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Certifications

Awards and nominations

References

{{authority control 2024 EPs Country albums by Canadian artists Universal Music Canada albums Juno Award for Country Album of the Year albums