Running Blind (EP)

Running Blind EP is the second solo release by English musician Phil Selway, best known as the drummer of alternative rock band Radiohead. It was released on 25 July 2011 in the United Kingdom[1] and 30 August 2011 in the United States.[2] The EP contains 4 songs that were left off Familial and were part of Selway's live sets. The songs were re-recorded with a full band.[3]

Running Blind EP
EP by
Philip Selway
Released25 July 2011
GenreAlternative rock
Length15:26
LabelNonesuch/Bella Union
Philip Selway chronology
Familial
(2010)		 Running Blind EP
(2011)		 Weatherhouse
(2014)

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork Media5.8/10[4]
PopMatters[5]

The album received generally mixed reviews from critics. Joe Tangari from Pitchfork Media gave the album a 5.8/10 and specifically praised the song "What Goes Around", writing that it "delivers a well-crafted melody," and said that the album was a slight improvement over its predecessor, Familial.[4] A review from PopMatters stated that the songs "just weren't good enough" and "exposed more weaknesses than necessary." [5]

Track listing
  1. "Running Blind" - 4:18
  2. "All in All" - 3:04
  3. "Every Spit and Cough" - 4:09
  4. "What Goes Around" - 3:55
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References
  1. Jenny Charlesworth (4 July 2011). "Radiohead Drummer Phil Selway Unveils 'Running Blind' EP, Streams Title Track". Retrieved 20 November 2011.
  2. Philip Selway (21 July 2011). "Running Blind EP". Retrieved 20 November 2011.
  3. Josiah Hughes (4 July 2011). "Radiohead's Phil Selway Announces 'Running Blind' EP". Retrieved 20 November 2011.
  4. Joe Tangari (28 July 2011). Philip Selway: Running Blind EP Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
  5. John Garratt (6 September 2011). Philip Selway: Running Blind EP PopMatters. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
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