Controller (British India album)
Controller is the fourth studio album by the Australian rock band British India, released through Liberation Music on 22 March 2013.
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Released | 22 March 2013 | |||
Genre | Indie rock | |||
Length | 44:26 | |||
Label | Liberation Music | |||
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Promotion and release
Controller is the Melbourne group's first album since signing to their first label, Liberation Music.[1] This album also saw the group sign with Mushroom Publishing.[2]
The album debuted at number 10 on the ARIA charts, the group's third album in a row to debut in the ARIA top 10.[3]
Reception
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Controller was largely well received, gaining positive reviews from a range of media sources. One critic commented that they focused on "reclaiming the power and intensity that was lacking on their last record".[7]
Track listing
All tracks are written by British India
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Plastic Souvenirs" | 3:57 |
2. | "Blinded" | 4:24 |
3. | "Summer Forgive Me" | 3:57 |
4. | "I Can Make You Love Me" | 4:26 |
5. | "We Don't Need Anyone" | 4:29 |
6. | "Twice Inna Lifetime" | 3:35 |
7. | "Your Brand New Life" | 3:44 |
8. | "Swimming In Winter" | 3:42 |
9. | "Another Christmas In The Trenches" | 2:45 |
10. | "Crystals" | 5:23 |
Personnel
- British India
- Declan Melia – lead vocals
- Will Drummond – bass, backing vocals
- Nic Wilson – lead guitar
- Matt O'Gorman – drums
References
- "ALBUM BIO: British India - Controller (Out March 22) [Liberation] - Mushroom Promotions". 21 February 2013.
- "BRITISH INDIA find the right home with Mushroom! - Mushroom Promotions". 21 May 2012.
- "BRITISH INDIA score their 3rd consecutive debut top 10 ARIA album with the release of 'Controller' - Mushroom Promotions". 2 April 2013.
- Parrott, Amelia. "Review: Controller".
- Salvo, Natalie. "Review: Controller".
- Lyon, Rob. "Review: Controller". Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
- "British India: Controller—Rip It up". Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
- "Australiancharts.com – British India – Controller". Hung Medien. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
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