Special Explosion | |
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 Special Explosion at Litho in Seattle | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Topshelf Records |
Special Explosion is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington.
Special Explosion began in 2012 with the release of their first EP. [1] In 2014, Special Explosion released their second EP titled The Art of Mothering on Topshelf Records. [2] In December 2017, Special Explosion released their debut full-length album, To Infinity, on Topshelf Records. [3] The album received a 7.5 out of 10 rating from Pitchfork. [4]
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