Control
by Pedro the Lion
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14

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  1. ianvano
    Dec 8, 2003
    10
    amazing, a awesome story. deffenently buy the cd
  2. rob
    Oct 27, 2003
    10
    shows examples of ugly things occurring, but in such a beautiful way. it's strange how Pedro can make adultery sound so good, but he does...
  3. matts
    Nov 15, 2002
    9
    It's a great album. I think that Pedro is hands down the best emo/indie song writer. His lyrics are dark, and sometimes scary, but other times filled with hope.
  4. DannyZ.
    Jul 16, 2002
    9
    Amazing truths in this album. Plenty of "old" Pedro single guitar riffs and melodies and pleasingly new stronger songs much like in Winners Never Quit. I LOVE IT! although it is a bit surprising just how graphic some of the album is. But it's something today's america needs to hear.
  5. TyH.
    Jul 9, 2002
    10
    An excellent critique of the "Anti-Culture" of the United States. I would argue that the album is pure genius
  6. WesC.
    Jun 4, 2002
    8
    Solid theme throughout... emotional range explored throughout with style changes
  7. TheDudeAbides
    May 29, 2002
    8
    Speaking as a Pedro The Lion fan, I really like this record. I was surprised though, at how twisted he's getting. I hope this music isn't in any way autobiographical.

Awards & Rankings

82
#82 Most Shared Album of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Austin Chronicle
    67
    Control's opener "Options" is one of the saddest, most sincere songs to come down the pipe in years.
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  2. The A.V. Club
    80
    Control may be dark and sometimes brutal, but it's ultimately life-affirming and difficult to forget.
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  3. PopMatters
    60
    Control finds Bazan wallowing so completely in the dark side of the human psyche that it becomes stifling after awhile.
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