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Need to Control

Brutal Truth · 1994

43 min · 15 tracks · grindcore

A relentless barrage of chaotic riffs, guttural screams, and unyielding rhythms defines this ferocious grindcore album.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Collapse — The opening track sets an intense tone with its fast-paced drumming and aggressive guitar work, showcasing the band's signature sound right from the start.
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    I See Red — This track exemplifies Brutal Truth's ability to blend melody with sheer brutality, incorporating dynamic shifts that keep the listener engaged throughout its brief runtime.
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    Media Blitz — Clocking in at just under a minute, this track serves as a powerful commentary on media saturation and is emblematic of the band's socio-political themes.
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    Ordinary Madness — With its slower tempo and haunting atmosphere, this track diverges from the frenetic pace found elsewhere on the album, adding depth and variety to the listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • relentless bursts of intensity
  • cathartic release through chaos
  • quick, impactful listening experience
  • social commentary in every track

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer smooth, melodic flows
  • seek lengthy immersive tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1994, Need to Control was Brutal Truth's second full-length album, following their influential debut, Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place within the grindcore scene, pushing boundaries with their aggressive sound and complex compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
Napalm Death· Pig Destroyer· Anal Cunt

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Collapse 5:03
  • 2 Black Door Mine 1:41
  • 3 Turn Face 1:30
  • 4 Godplayer 4:06
  • 5 I See Red 2:50
  • 6 Ironlung 4:22
  • 7 Bite the Hand 2:06
  • 8 Ordinary Madness 5:05
  • 9 Media Blitz 0:55
  • 10 Judgement 2:35
  • 11 Brain Trust 2:43
  • 12 Choice of a New Generation 1:59
  • 13 Mainliner 2:19
  • 14 Displacement 4:15
  • 15 Crawlspace 1:35

What to play next

Sounds of the Animal Kingdom
Listen next

Sounds of the Animal Kingdom

1997
Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses
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Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses

1992
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