Brett Young (EP)
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| type = ep
| artist = Brett Young
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| released = {{start date|2016|02|12}}
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| genre = Country
| length = {{duration||21|06}}
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| producer = Dann Huff
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| next_title = Brett Young (LP)
| next_year = 2017
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Brett Young is the first EP from American country music singer Brett Young. Released on 12 February 2016,{{cite web|url=https://musicrow.com/2016/03/bmlgs-brett-young-offers-blue-eyed-soul-transparent-songwriting-on-new-ep/|title=BMLG's Brett Young Offers Blue-Eyed Soul, Transparent Songwriting On New EP|date=4 March 2016|website=Musicrow.com|accessdate=15 October 2017}} the album was produced by Dann Huff.{{cite web|url=http://www.soundslikenashville.com/music/newcomer-brett-young-debuts-self-titled-ep/|title=Newcomer Brett Young Debuts Self-Titled EP|date=12 February 2016|website=Soundslikenashville.com|accessdate=15 October 2017}} The EP features the single, "Sleep Without You".{{cite web|url=http://theboot.com/brett-young-debut-album-interview-2017/|title=Interview: Brett Young Discusses His Debut Album|website=The Boot|accessdate=15 October 2017}}
Young's team describes the artist's sound as "Caliville", "an intersection of his Southern California upbringing and his passion for Nashville".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/10-new-country-artists-you-need-to-know-march-2016-20160301/brett-young-20160301|title=10 New Country Artists You Need to Know: March 2016|author=|date=|magazine=Rolling Stone|accessdate=17 October 2017}}
Background
Although Young did not plan to release an EP prior to his full-length album, after "Sleep Without You" was published, Young knew that he must distribute his music to fans as soon as possible.{{cite web|url=http://theboot.com/brett-young-ep-2016/|title=Country Stardom Wasn't Brett Young's First Career Choice|author=|date=|website=The Boot|accessdate=17 October 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/country/7686021/brett-young-debut-album-interview|title=Brett Young Talks Getting Raw & Real on Debut Album: 'You Only Get One Chance to Make a First Impression'|author=|date=|website=billboard.com|accessdate=17 October 2017}}
Critical reception
Timothy Monger of AllMusic says "the smoky-voiced singer offers up six warm, romantic cuts that showcase his earthy charm."{{allMusic|first=Timothy |last=Monger |class=album |id=mw0002918459 |title=Brett Young – Brett Young EP: Review|accessdate=18 October 2017}}
Taste of Country states that Young "mixes soul, R&B and country in a way that fits neatly between any two songs you hear on the radio now", comparing the artist to Lee Brice and Jack Johnson.{{cite web|url=http://tasteofcountry.com/brett-young-interview-ep/|title=Brett Young Is Nothing But Honest on New EP|author=|date=|website=Taste of Country|accessdate=17 October 2017}}
Stage Right Secrets states that each song is "strategically [placed]" and that "The song order mainly focuses on the emotional rollercoaster you go through when you are in a relationship".{{cite web|url=http://www.stagerightsecrets.com/brett-young-self-titled-ep-review/|title=Brett Young Self Titled EP Review|author=|date=16 February 2016|website=stagerightsecrets.com|accessdate=17 October 2017}}
Track listing
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| title2 = You Ain't Here to Kiss Me
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| title3 = Left Side of Leavin'
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| title4 = In Case You Didn't Know
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| title5 = Like I Loved You
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| title6 = Beautiful Believer
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