This Is Love (EP)

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This Is Love
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ReleasedFebruary 5, 2016 (2016-02-05)
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Length12:24
Sanctus Real chronology
The Dream
(2014)
This Is Love
(2016)

This Is Love is the first extended play from Sanctus Real, and first release after the departure of lead singer Matt Hammitt, while they replaced him with Dustin Lolli. They released the EP on February 5, 2016, but this time without a label.

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring MediaStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [1]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [2]
New Release TodayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [3]

Awarding the album three and a half stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, Christopher Smith writes, "If This Is Love is any indication of the future for Sanctus Real, it looks promising." [2] Jonathan J. Francesco, rating the album four stars from New Release Today, states, "Musically and creatively, Sanctus Real has managed to change lead singers and still sound incredibly good." [3] Rating the album four stars at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Jonathan Andre describes, "Well done Dustin and the band for such a lyrically rich set of 3 songs". [1]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."This Is Love"4:25
2."Find Me"3:51
3."My Desire"4:08
Total length:12:24

Personnel

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References

  1. 1 2 Andre, Jonathan (February 6, 2016). "Music Reviews: Sanctus Real - This Is Love EP". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Smith, Christopher (February 6, 2016). "Sanctus Real, "This Is Love - EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Francesco, Jonathan J. (February 9, 2016). "A Sneak Peak of Sanctus Real 2.0". New Release Today. Retrieved March 12, 2016.