Tag: music review

EP Review: Calatrilloz’s Psalms of Zayhin

In March, Alternative Control reviewed “I Am Alive,” a track from London rock quintet CalatrilloZ’s upcoming EP Psalms of Zayhin.  They liked it so much that we got the opportunity for an advance review of the entire album! “Origins” starts off at a fast clip, introducing listeners to CalatrilloZ’s trademark sound: lustrous clean vocals and… Continue reading EP Review: Calatrilloz’s Psalms of Zayhin

EP Review: Staring at the Sun’s Break the Silence

Staring Out The Sun ‘s Break the Silence EP starts out with a bang, literally. The drum roll is a sneak peak of what’s about to happen to your ears. Clean, layered, full — this album is very well-produced. It’s a familiar sound (maybe I’m reviewing too many bands) but it’s toe-tapping, head-bobbing music. The vocals… Continue reading EP Review: Staring at the Sun’s Break the Silence

PSA: We Are The Catalyst Teams Up With The Fostering Network

One great thing about running Alternative Control is that every once in awhile we get the opportunity to promote something or someone that is doing genuine good for the world.  That’s the case with We Are The Catalyst and their cover of the song “Don’t You Worry Child.”  The Swedish alt rock quintet is donating… Continue reading PSA: We Are The Catalyst Teams Up With The Fostering Network

Sweet Sorrow: A Review of Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s Asunder, Sweet and other Distress

I have seen some not so positive reviews of this album online. And from what I’ve gathered, I suspect I have a pretty unique reason as to why I enjoy Asunder, Sweet and other Distress so much. Godspeed has just churned out their fifth full-length album and the post rock world was there to dissect… Continue reading Sweet Sorrow: A Review of Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s Asunder, Sweet and other Distress

Album Review: Secondborn’s Symbols

Secondborn began as a recording project, then turned into a band that focused solely on putting out a kick-ass record that they could be proud of. Well done, gentlemen, you have achieved your goal. This is the kind of music that fits your ears like a glove. Well produced, perfectly balanced, multi-layered sounds that go… Continue reading Album Review: Secondborn’s Symbols

Album Review: The Vigilance Committee’s Exit a Hero

With their new album Exit a Hero, The Vigilance Committee delivers upbeat progressive rock that will have listeners tapping their toes.  Imagine if the Beatles went forward in time to collaborate with Mars Volta: that’s the unique sound that this Long Island quartet brings to the table. “Set the Pacific on Fire” demonstrates the band’s… Continue reading Album Review: The Vigilance Committee’s Exit a Hero