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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
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
| 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
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
- British India
- Declan Melia – lead vocals
- Will Drummond – bass, backing vocals
- Nic Wilson – lead guitar
- Matt O'Gorman – drums
Charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[8] | 10 |
References
- ↑ "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".
- ↑ 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
- Official Site at www.britishindia.com.au
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