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Super Fake Nice
EP by
Self
ReleasedJuly 29, 2014
StudioFresh Imperial (Tennessee)
GenrePop rock,[1] power pop[2]
Length17:44
LabelEl Camino Media
ProducerMatt Mahaffey
Self chronology
Porno, Mint & Grime
(2005) 		Super Fake Nice
(2014) 		Ornament and Crime
(2017)
Singles from Super Fake Nice
  1. "Looks and Money"
    Released: November 28, 2011
  2. "Runaway"
    Released: July 11, 2014

Super Fake Nice is the second EP by American pop rock band sElf. Announced in 2007, the EP released on July 29, 2014.[3] It was the band’s first release since the B-side compilation Porno, Mint & Grime, ending a 9-year hiatus.[4] The cover art was designed by Autumn and Brian Cutaia, winners of an art contest for the band.[5]

"Runaway"[edit]

"Runaway" received widespread media attention as the EP's lead single, receiving praise from NPR as an "infectious pop-rock track".[2] A music video for the song directed by Ballard C. Boyd was released on July 11, 2014, featuring a band of cats appearing to play the song with several other cats moving to the beat of the song.[6][7] The popularity of the music video boosted the song to the iTunes Single of the Week on July 29, 2014.[5] sElf additionally performed "Runaway" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on July 30, 2014, marking the band's TV debut.[8]

Reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Fire Note[9]

The EP received favorable to mixed reviews. The Fire Note criticizes the first two tracks for their overproduction while complimenting the EP's other songs for "rekindl[ing] their best aspects".

Track listing[edit]

All tracks are written by Matt Mahaffey, except where noted

Super Fake Nice track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Runaway"Mahaffey, George Clinton, Garry Shider, Bernie Worrell3:18
2."Subconscious Life" 3:13
3."Gonna Rock" 3:14
4."Hey, Hipster" 2:41
5."Looks and Money" 2:14
6."Splitting Atoms" 3:04
Total length:17:44

Release history[edit]

Release dates and formats for Super Fake Nice
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various July 29, 2014
El Camino Media [10]
Various September 30, 2014 CD El Camino Media [11]
Various October 2014 vinyl LP El Camino Media [12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Super Fake Nice—Self | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. 2014-09-30. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
  2. ^ a b All Songs Considered (August 5, 2014). "New Mix: Foxygen, Lily & Madeleine, Porter Robinson, More". NPR. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  3. ^ Breihan, Tom (July 31, 2014). "Self Released A New EP And Played Kimmel Last Night". Stereogum. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  4. ^ Parker, Lyndsey (August 15, 2014). "Self-Awareness! Rediscover Matt Mahaffey's Returning Cult Band Self". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Peterson, Tyler (July 29, 2014). "sElf's Lead Single "Runaway" Featured as iTunes Single of the Week Today". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  6. ^ Raymer, Miles (July 21, 2014). "Video: Cats make synthesizer jams for Self's 'Runaway'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  7. ^ Parker, Lyndsey (July 21, 2014). "Is Self's 'Runaway' the Greatest Cat Video Ever?". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  8. ^ Rodgers, Patrick (July 31, 2014). "Watch Self Play 'Runaway' and 'Lucid Anne' on Jimmy Kimmel Live". Nashville Scene. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  9. ^ Anthony, Christopher (August 12, 2014). "sElf: Super Fake Nice [Album Review]". The Fire Note. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  10. ^ "Super Fake Nice - EP by Self". Spotify. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  11. ^ "sElf • SUPER FAKE NICE CD". Elcaminomedia.com. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  12. ^ "sElf • SUPER FAKE NICE EP 10" CLEAR VINYL". Elcaminomedia.com. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
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