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Complete Control Recording Sessions

Scream · 2011

19 min · 7 tracks · hardcore punk

A raw blend of hardcore punk energy and melodic hooks that captures the spirit of early '90s alternative rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Get Free — This track embodies the high-energy spirit of Scream, showcasing catchy riffs and an empowering message that resonates well with both old and new fans.
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    Stopwatch — Opening with a driving beat, Stopwatch serves as a powerful anthem reflecting urgency and rebellion, encapsulating the band's hardcore punk ethos.
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    Demolition Dancing — With its infectious rhythm and playful lyrics, this track highlights the band's knack for blending serious punk energy with a sense of fun.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The EP captures hardcore punk energy while incorporating melodic elements, appealing to both old and new fans.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a fast-paced guitar riff that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first four tracks.
  • The EP concludes with 'Demolition Dancing', which slows down the tempo slightly, providing a contrasting finish to the preceding intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Get Free

    The chorus shifts into a call-and-response format that invites listener participation during live performances.

    This structure not only energizes the song but creates a communal atmosphere, emphasizing punk's core value of unity among fans.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Stopwatch 3:51
  • 2 Get Free 3:06
  • 3 Jamin' at 606 1:45
  • 4 Elevate 3:31
  • 5 The Year Bald Headed Singers Were In 2:01
  • 6 Move (All Alone) 2:44
  • 7 Demolition Dancing 2:41

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