Controller (British India album)
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| Released | 22 March 2013 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 44:26 | |||
| Label | Liberation Music | |||
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Controller is the fourth studio album by the Australian rock band British India, released through Liberation Music on 22 March 2013.
Promotion and release
[edit]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
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| The Brag |    [4] |
| FasterLouder |   [5] |
| Rip It Up | [6] |
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
[edit]All tracks are written by British India
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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
[edit]- British India
- Declan Melia – lead vocals
- Will Drummond – bass, backing vocals
- Nic Wilson – lead guitar
- Matt O'Gorman – drums
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[8] | 10 |
References
[edit]- ^ "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".[permanent dead link]
- ^ 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.
External links
[edit]- Official Site at www.britishindia.com.au
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