The Missing Man Explained

The Missing Man is an extended play by American rock band AFI. The EP was released on December 7, 2018.^[1] It is the first EP by AFI since 336 EP/Now the World Picture Disk, which was released in 2002.^[2]

The EP was released through Ex Noctem Nacimur.^[3] On October 26, 2018, the single "Get Dark" was released as well as information about the EP.^{[4] [5]}

Background and release

On October 25, 2018, all photos of AFI frontman Davey Havok were removed from the band's Instagram page and a new press photo was released with Havok missing; only a silhouette was present, sparking rumors he had left AFI.^[6] This rumor turned out to be false. The next day, the band surprise-released a new single called "Get Dark" on Spotify and iTunes. The Missing Man was released on December 7, 2018.^[7]

Critical reception

Wall of Sound rated The Missing Man 7.5/10, stating: "Taking away everything we know about the band in the past, this new release showcases a very talented band, capable of playing a whole range of different styles they have yet been able to hone in [sic] on." The review also mentions that the EP features a range of different musical styles the band had not yet explored.^[8] In a positive review, AllMusic said the album "serves as a sonic "greatest hits," tapping into the various styles that the band favored during the 2010s." Exclaim!, in a mixed review, criticized the album as "Hot Topic dad rock".

Notes and References

1. Web site: Beinstock . Richard . AFI Share New Song, 'Get Dark,' Announce EP Release . Guitar World . October 31, 2018 . October 26, 2018.
2. Web site: Casteel . Beth . Afi Drop Surprise New Song, 'Get Dark,' Announce EP . . October 31, 2018 . October 26, 2018.
3. Web site: Kaufman . Spencer . AFI release surprise new song "Get Dark" off upcoming EP, The Missing Man: Stream . . October 31, 2018 . October 26, 2018.
4. Web site: Sievers . Alex . Getting Darker, Getting Worse: AFI Release First Taste Of New EP, 'Get Dark' . Kill Your Stereo . October 30, 2018 . October 29, 2018.
5. Web site: Maine . Samantha . AFI release brooding new track 'Get Dark', announce new EP 'The Missing Man' . . October 30, 2018 . October 26, 2018.
6. News: 2018-10-24. What's going on with AFI?. en-US. Wall of Sound. 2018-10-26.
7. News: 2018-10-26. AFI secretly dropped a new song overnight called 'Get Dark' from a forthcoming EP called The Missing Man. en-US. Wall of Sound. 2018-10-26.
8. News: AFI – The Missing Man (EP Review). December 4, 2018. Wall of Sound. December 4, 2018.