The Misfit Generation

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The Misfit Generation
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EP by
Social Club Misfits
ReleasedMay 6, 2016 (2016-05-06)
Genre
Length20:10
Label Capitol CMG
Social Club Misfits chronology
Us
(2015)		The Misfit Generation
(2016)		The Misadventures of Fern & Marty
(2017)
Singles from The Misfit Generation
  1. "Courage"
    Released: April 6, 2016

This Misfit Generation is the third extended play from Social Club Misfits. Capitol Christian Music Group released the EP on May 6, 2016, where this was their first release with the label. Production for the EP was handled by Chris Batson, Ray Rock, & Wit.

Extended play Musical recording longer than a single, but shorter than a full album

An extended play record, often referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single, but is usually unqualified as an album or LP. Contemporary EPs generally contain a minimum of three tracks and maximum of six tracks, and are considered "less expensive and time-consuming" for an artist to produce than an album. An EP originally referred to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play (SP) and LP, but it is now applied to mid-length CDs and downloads as well.

Social Club Misfits, known as Social Club from 2012 until 2016, is a Christian hip hop duo from Miami, Florida made up of rappers FERN and Marty Mar. They formed their musical partnership in 2011 and released their first free album, entitled Misfits, on November 27, 2012. Then, the duo released two EPs entitled Misfits-EP, released on March 26, 2013, and Rejects. on April 2, 2013. The latter garnering some charting success. The third free album from the duo came out on September 13, 2013 entitled Summer of George. Their breakthrough album, Misfits 2, was self-released on April 29, 2014, and Us was released on March 24, 2015.

Capitol Christian Music Group American record label group

Capitol Christian Music Group is an American music group that, since 2013, is under the ownership of Universal Music Group. It is based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Capitol CMG is in the Christian Gospel music industry.

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Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Awarding the EP four stars at Jesus Freak Hideout, Kevin Hoskins describes, "The beats are solid throughout and Marty and Fern rhyme as well as they have on any previous release." [1] Scott Fryberger, rating the EP three and a half stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, believes, "There's still plenty of merit here, and most of the EP is worthwhile to listen to, so I wouldn't recommend passing it up if you like what the radio plays these days." [3] Giving the EP four stars by Today's Christian Entertainment, Justin Morden suggests, "New and old fans alike should find something to enjoy in this EP. It’s not a perfect record and fans may wish for more, but as we have come to expect, Social Club Misfits does not easily disappoint." [5] Michael Weaver, indicating in a three and a half star review from Jesus Freak Hideout, opines, "The Misfit Generation is worth a listen, but don't expect to have your mind blown. Hopefully, the guys come back strong with their next release." [2] Signaling in a three and a half star review from New Release Today, Mark Ryan says, "Social Club Misfits may have changed their name, but with a larger platform than ever, their unchanging message of hope and accepting yourself as God created you can truly reach a new generation of misfits." [4]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Wavemasters" (featuring Aha Gazelle & Chris Durso)3:37
2."Marriage Goals"3:19
3."Courage" (featuring Tree Giants)4:51
4."Kumbaya"3:50
5."The Misfit Generation" (featuring Chris Batson)4:37
Total length:20:10

Chart performance

Chart (2016)Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [6] 4
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard) [7] 8

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References

  1. 1 2 Hoskins, Kevin (April 30, 2016). "Social Club Misfits, "The Misfit Generation EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Weaver, Michael (May 10, 2016). "Social Club Misfits, "The Misfit Generation EP" Second Staff Opinion Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Fryberger, Scott (April 30, 2016). "Social Club Misfits, "The Misfit Generation EP" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Ryan, Mark (May 25, 2016). "New Name, Same Misfits". New Release Today. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
  5. 1 2 Morden, Justin (May 6, 2016). "Social Club Misfits – The Misfit Generation EP". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Social Club Misfits - Chart history". Billboard Christian Albums for Social Club Misfits. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Social Club Misfits - Chart history". Billboard Top Rap Albums for Social Club Misfits. Retrieved May 17, 2016.


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