In Control by Stalag 13 - Uhune

ALBUM

The only album by southern California skatepunks Stalag 13, 1984's In Control, is a time capsule of post-hardcore, pre-grunge punk rock. Reissued in 2003 by the Dr Strange label, these 13 songs (in barely 21 minutes, and that's including the four bonus tracks not on the original vinyl!) rush past in a blur of hyper-speed guitars and whiplash tempo changes. What sets Stalag 13 apart from many of their scene contemporaries is their killer rhythm section; bassist John Morris and drummer Larry White, in comparison to most barely competent skatecore musicians, have genuine chops. Morris in particular drives the songs along as guitarists Dave Casillas and Blake Cruz blast pounding rhythm lines and quick, concise solos and singer Ron Baird howls the quasi-Straight Edge lyrics (song titles include "Clean Up Your Act," "In Control" and "I Don't Need It") in your basic hardcore scream. In Control is a better than average skate-punk document with a handful of particularly strong songs ? "Clean Up Your Act" and "What Are You Looking For" are minor classics of the genre ? but those who aren't already fans of the genre won't find much to change their minds. ~ Stewart Mason

1. Conditioned

Primary Artist: Stalag 13; Main Performer
Composer: Stalag 13; Composer
Lyricist: Stalag 13; Composer

2. No Excuse

Primary Artist: Stalag 13; Main Performer
Composer: Stalag 13; Composer
Lyricist: Stalag 13; Composer

3. Black Stix/Silver Badge

Primary Artist: Stalag 13; Main Performer
Composer: Stalag 13; Composer
Lyricist: Stalag 13; Composer

4. Sometime

Primary Artist: Stalag 13; Main Performer
Composer: Stalag 13; Composer
Lyricist: Stalag 13; Composer

5. Clean Up Your Act

Primary Artist: Stalag 13; Main Performer
Composer: Stalag 13; Composer
Lyricist: Stalag 13; Composer

6. Black And Gray

Primary Artist: Stalag 13; Main Performer
Composer: Stalag 13; Composer
Lyricist: Stalag 13; Composer

7. What Are You Looking For?

Primary Artist: Stalag 13; Main Performer
Composer: Stalag 13; Composer
Lyricist: Stalag 13; Composer

8. The Choice Is Yours

Primary Artist: Stalag 13; Main Performer
Composer: Stalag 13; Composer
Lyricist: Stalag 13; Composer

9. In Control

Primary Artist: Stalag 13; Main Performer
Composer: Stalag 13; Composer
Lyricist: Stalag 13; Composer

10. Selfish

Primary Artist: Stalag 13; Main Performer
Composer: Stalag 13; Composer
Lyricist: Stalag 13; Composer

11. Violence In America

Primary Artist: Stalag 13; Main Performer
Composer: Stalag 13; Composer
Lyricist: Stalag 13; Composer

12. I Don't Need It

Primary Artist: Stalag 13; Main Performer
Composer: Stalag 13; Composer
Lyricist: Stalag 13; Composer

13. Make A Change

Primary Artist: Stalag 13; Main Performer
Composer: Stalag 13; Composer
Lyricist: Stalag 13; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

20 minutes and 50 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Metal, Punk

Label

Dr. Strange Records

Music Distribution Service

Isolation Network Inc.

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 17, 2003

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

790168288364