''Sheppard'' is the self-titled debut

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(EP) by Australian

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band Sheppard, released independently on 17 August 2012. It was produced by Stuart Stuart at Analog Heart Studios.

Critical reception

Kat Hunter from ''

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'' gave the extended play 8.9 out of 10 commenting on the "delicious helping of pop goodness ... danceable melodies, catchy sing-along lyrics... and perfectly whipped harmonies and group vocals."

Track listing

* Digital download #" Let Me Down Easy" – 3:51 #" Hold My Tongue" – 3:41 #"I'm Not a Whore" – 4:30 #"Flying Away" – 3:25 #"Pebble Road" – 4:00

Personnel

* Stuart Stuart – production, engineering and mixing

Charts

Weekly charts

Although the extended play was released in August 2012, it did not make an appearance on the

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until 16 June 2013, debuting at number 38. ''Sheppard'' ultimately peaked at number 18 on 21 July 2013.

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

2012 debut EPs Indie pop EPs Synth-pop EPs EPs by Australian artists Sheppard (band) albums {{2010s-indie-pop-album-stub