''Total Decay'' is an EP from American

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. It was released on November 7, 2011 by

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. In an interview with ''The Bay Bridged'', frontman Luis Vasquez characterized the EP as sonically "more radical in terms of expression and versatility" than the group's prior record. Speaking with ''

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'', Vasquez explained: "''Total Decay'' was a chance for me to write something more radical and express some versatility without the pressure that comes with writing a full-length". As of 2018 the EP holds a score of 74 on the aggregate review site

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, indicating "generally favorable reviews" by music critics.

Track listing

References

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