Special Explosion
{{Short description|American rock band}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Special Explosion
| image = Spex2.jpg
| caption = Special Explosion at Litho in Seattle
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| background = group_or_band
| origin = Seattle, Washington, U.S.
| genre = Indie rock
| years_active = 2012–present
| label = Topshelf Records
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Special Explosion is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington.
History
Special Explosion began in 2012 with the release of their first EP.{{cite web |last1=Troooer |first1=Morgan |title=Special Explosion's Teenage Rock Star Dreams Are Over |url=https://www.thestranger.com/music/2018/02/14/25845865/special-explosions-teenage-rock-star-dreams-are-over |publisher=The Stranger |accessdate=8 August 2018}} In 2014, Special Explosion released their second EP titled The Art of Mothering on Topshelf Records.{{cite web |last1=Houle |first1=Zachary |title=Special Explosion: The Art of Mothering EP |date=24 February 2014 |url=https://www.popmatters.com/178977-special-explosion-the-art-of-mothering-ep-2495688794.html |publisher=PopMatters |accessdate=8 August 2018}} In December 2017, Special Explosion released their debut full-length album, To Infinity, on Topshelf Records.{{cite web |last1=Sacher |first1=Andrew |title=Notable Releases of the Week (12/15) |date=15 December 2017 |url=http://www.brooklynvegan.com/brockhampton-special-explosion-nerd-jeezy-lemuria-reviews/ |publisher=BrooklynVegan |accessdate=8 August 2018}} The album received a 7.5 out of 10 rating from Pitchfork.{{cite web |last1=Cohen |first1=Ian |title=Special Explosion:To Infinity |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/special-explosion-to-infinity/ |publisher=Pitchfork |accessdate=8 August 2018}}