Chorus (EP)

Holly Herndon is an American composer and record producer.^[1] Chorus is a follow-up EP to her debut studio album, Movement (2012).^[4] It contains two tracks: "Chorus" and "Solo Voice".^[2] The EP was released on January 21, 2014, through RVNG Intl., as a limited edition 12-inch vinyl and as a digital download.^[2]

A music video was released for the title track "Chorus".^[5] Akihiko Taniguchi directed the video.^[6] It features 3D-rendered images of various home environments.^[7]

"Chorus" would later appear on Herndon's second studio album, Platform (2015).^[8]

Professional ratings

Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
Metacritic	74/100[3]
Review scores
Source	Rating
Fact	[9]
Pitchfork	8.0/10[10]
Resident Advisor	4/5[11]
XLR8R	7/10[12]

According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Chorus received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 74 out of 100 from 4 critic scores.^[3]

Maya Kalev of Fact stated, "Chorus is informed by the conviction that the laptop is a performative instrument, and the political, aesthetic and practical implications of that premise."^[9] Mark Richardson of Pitchfork commented that "The basic elements of 'Chorus' and 'Solo Voice' have much in common, but the difference in how they work is significant, which speaks to Herndon's expansive range as a composer."^[10] Steve Kerr of XLR8R stated, "Experiments shouldn't necessarily have to reflect anything."^[12] He added, "Even if it doesn't land any emotional blows, the record still has its dynamism to fall back upon."^[12]