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Control - Pedro The Lion
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9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
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  1. JosiahR.
    Apr 30, 2002
    8
    Solid Pedro, developing his style, both in lyrical depth and thematic darkness.
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  2. WesC.
    Jun 4, 2002
    8
    Solid theme throughout... emotional range explored throughout with style changes
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  3. 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
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  4. 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.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. 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.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. ianvano
    Dec 8, 2003
    10
    amazing, a awesome story. deffenently buy the cd
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  7. BernardM.
    Apr 29, 2002
    8
    I don't think it will be a breakthrough album, but Pedro fans are going to love it.
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  8. TimmyL
    May 15, 2002
    10
    Pedro's best yet. It is so deep and dark, yet fresh and invigorating. Not one bad song. "Priest and Paramedics" and "Rapure" are just clasics.
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  9. 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.
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  10. 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...
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Metascore
75 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critics

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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