''Ears Ring (EP)'' is a 2002 EP by the

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. The title track of the EP also appears on the band's 2003 album ''

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Background

The ''Ears Ring'' EP was recorded during the same sessions as the ''

'' album. Despite scarce promotion, the album was heavily added on

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. The music video for "Ears Ring" was loosely based on ''

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Critical reception

The EP received generally favorable reviews from critics and support from publications such as ''

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'' and ''Magnet'', as well as online publications. Jason Dungan of Dusted Magazine praised the EP's immediacy and "esoteric lyrical approach", while Scott Heisel of PunkNews called it "the best EP I've gotten all year".

Track listing

All tracks composed by Rainer Maria. #"Ears Ring" – 3:44 #"Alchemy" – 2:16 #"Automatic" – 3:32

Personnel

*Caithlin De Marrais – bass, vocals *Kyle Fischer – guitar, vocals *William Kuehn – drums

References

Rainer Maria albums 2002 EPs {{2002-rock-album-stub