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.
Why this album works
'Controlling Crowds' received critical acclaim for its ambitious scope, leading to a broader recognition within the progressive rock community. The album reached No. 38 on the UK Albums Chart and has been influential in shaping the sound of contemporary trip rock and progressive music.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional resolution wave-like pacing for deep listening haunting melodies for introspective moments
- 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.
- If you like
- alternative rock, progressive rock, trip hop
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Controlling Crowds Standout 10:09
- 2 Bullets Standout 5:53
- 3 Words on Signs 3:59
- 4 Dangervisit 7:37
- 5 Quiet Time 5:54
- 6 Collapse/Collide Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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