album · January 17, 2025
Controlling Crowds Parts I‐III
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alternativepost-punk
This ambitious triple-album project saw the band releasing three distinct parts of a single narrative over the course of a year. It stands as a testament to their evolving sound, incorporating elements of progressive rock and electronica.
- "Controlling Crowds Part I" was released in October 2009, followed by "Part II" in February 2010 and "Part III" in October 2010.
- The album was primarily recorded at their own studio in London.
- The release was accompanied by a series of music videos, each corresponding to a song from the different parts.
Archive is a British trip-hop group founded in London in 1994. They are known for their cinematic soundscapes and genre-blending approach. The "Controlling Crowds" project marked a significant conceptual undertaking in their discography, following a period of extensive touring.
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