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American Noir [EP]
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  • Summary: The eight-track EP for the British rock band was recording during the same recording sessions as its 2021 release Sex, Death & the Infinite Void.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. DIY Magazine
    Jul 30, 2021
    100
    Throughout, ‘American Noir’ delivers a vibrant and fitting homage to the recently departed Jim Steinman; the eight tracks harking to his musical opus.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 30, 2021
    80
    Despite its brevity, ‘American Noir’ still feels like a truly significant entry in Creeper’s discography. These songs sound truly timeless, exist outside of trend and genre and are instantly recognisable as the work of their creators.
  3. Kerrang!
    Jul 30, 2021
    80
    It broadens and deepens the story that began with that album [Sex, Death & The Infinite Void], acting as a requiem to the alien character of Roe. ... It’s simply eight tracks of lovely, rousing rock opera. Whether you’re after one, the other, or both, you’re sure to be left more than satisfied.
  4. AllMusic
    Aug 17, 2021
    70
    At times, American Noir sounds like the product of an undead E Street Band, like a strong line of thunderstorms suddenly appearing above "highways jammed with broken heroes on a last chance power drive."
  5. The Line of Best Fit
    Jul 30, 2021
    60
    Some of Creeper's tricks may have become repetitive and predictable, but whichever direction they take after the SD&IV cycle, they probably can't go wrong as long as there are plenty of Greenwood's vocal contributions. The interludes create smooth transitions, guitar crescendos build a gorgeous cinematic effect, especially on the EP's centerpiece "America At Night" and the anthemic "One Of Us", which sounds a bit like Green Day.

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  1. Menios
    Dec 13, 2021
    8
    I loved them since their debut album, and they did not manage to disappoint me again! Their ep is for sure one of the best eps of 2021.
  2. artvjon
    Aug 22, 2021
    8
    Creeper again prove that they're rather unshakeable as a unit, despite losing a member after the last album cycle. It might take some time toCreeper again prove that they're rather unshakeable as a unit, despite losing a member after the last album cycle. It might take some time to come around to, but I'm absolutely all in when they're firing on all over the top cylinders, and making great use of their two incredible vocalists. Ghosts Over Calvary and Midnight are must hears!… Expand

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