Desolate is the second studio EP by American

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band

Set The Sun Set The Sun is the debut EP by American punk rock band Set The Sun, released on May 31, 2011. Background Set The Sun was formed in 2009 by David Southern at the age of 17 in Dallas, Texas. Southern began writing songs solo before enlisting ...

, released on September 21, 2011.

Music

With ''Desolate'' Set The Sun has been stated to incorporate elements of

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and southern hardcore leading to them being compared to the likes of

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and

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. ''Father Said'' has been praised for its infection hooks and compared to

's Happy Song, whereas ''The Prince'' has been called

and praised for being "maintaining its heaviness, even when melodic". Additionally, the band have been able to mature their sound by pushing its synths into the background, improving lead guitar work and relying less on chugging.

Track listing

Personnel

*Nate Anderson - unclean vocals *David Southern - clean vocals, rhythm guitar *Arturo Pina - lead guitar *Dakota Price - bass guitar *Brandon Daniels - keyboards *Alex Summers - drums

References

{{reflist 2011 EPs Metalcore EPs Post-hardcore EPs The White Noise albums