Released 13 years ago this August
Under Control
Calvin Harris · 2013
6 min · 1 track · synth-pop · EDM · dance-pop
A vibrant blend of soaring melodies and infectious beats that energize the dance floor.
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
- In 2013, Calvin Harris was at the forefront of mainstream electronic dance music, following his commercial breakthrough with '18 Months.' 'Under Control,' a collaboration with Alesso, came as the artist was solidifying his status as a leading figure in pop-oriented EDM, further showcasing his knack for crafting hit singles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Guetta· Zedd· Kygo
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- Motion — It continues the vibrant energy with more diverse beats and collaborations.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Nothing but the Beat by David Guetta — Features anthemic melodies and a similar celebration of nightlife and liberation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Under Control (Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano mix) 6:03
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Calvin Harris's catalog. This single solidified Calvin Harris's reputation in mainstream EDM after '18 Months'.
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