Controlling Crowds
Archive · 2009
78 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · trip hop
A sprawling sonic journey blending haunting melodies with progressive rock dynamics and trip-hop rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional resolution
- wave-like pacing for deep listening
- haunting melodies for introspective moments
- engaging soundscapes for focused sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2009, Archive was in a transitional phase, following their 2006 album 'Lights', which had marked a return to form after a brief hiatus. 'Controlling Crowds' is significant as it showcases their evolution toward more experimental sounds and complex narratives, solidifying their place in the alternative and progressive rock scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Massive Attack· Portishead· Radiohead
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Controlling Crowds 10:09
- 2 Bullets 5:53
- 3 Words on Signs 3:59
- 4 Dangervisit 7:37
- 5 Quiet Time 5:54
- 6 Collapse/Collide 9:12
- 7 Clones 5:00
- 8 Bastardised Ink 3:33
- 9 Kings of Speed 4:22
- 10 Whore 4:15
- 11 Chaos 5:28
- 12 Razed to the Ground 5:21
- 13 Funeral 7:19
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