Under Control
Calvin Harris · 2013
6 min · 1 track · electronic music
A vibrant fusion of pulsating beats and catchy melodies creates an electrifying dance anthem perfect for summer festivals.
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Under Control (Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano mix) — This mix highlights the synergy between Calvin Harris and Alesso's production styles, blending euphoric melodies with driving basslines that captivate listeners on the dance floor.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The track combines strong rhythmic elements with catchy melodies, making it a solid dance anthem.
What we noticed
- The track features a steady four-on-the-floor beat that drives the rhythm throughout its duration.
- Synthesizers create layered melodies that build in intensity, culminating in a euphoric drop.
- The mix includes vocal samples that are used sparingly, primarily as rhythmic elements rather than lead vocals.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This single solidified Calvin Harris's reputation in mainstream EDM after '18 Months'.
- Themes
- dance floor liberation· neon-lit celebrations
- Career context
- By the time 'Under Control' was released in August 2013, Calvin Harris had already established himself as a leading figure in electronic dance music. This track came after his commercial breakthrough with albums like '18 Months', showcasing his continued evolution as a producer and collaborator with other artists, such as Alesso.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Guetta· Zedd· Kygo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Under Control (Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano mix) 6:03
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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