Soul Control "Involution"

Involution, despite coming across as a relatively seamless 11-song full length, is actually a mini-compilation of Soul Control's debut 7", original demo and split with I Rise. The band whips through most of the songs in about two minutes, but that's not to imply that their style is go, go, go; faster, faster, faster. Running the gamut of tempos and textures, Soul Control's brand of traditional hardcore incorporates the mid-paced, post-hardcore appeal of bands like Burn and Quicksand, as well as heavy grooves, tinges of frenzied dissonance and some 108-ish angularity. While Soul Control is often on the intense side of things, they use a lot of restraint to their advantage, which is an interesting approach. Packed with socially and personally conscious lyrics, Involution feels smart and powerful -- certainly enough that I hope the band sticks around and releases a proper full length.

These guys seem to have the same idea as Lion of Judah, but most definitely a different delivery. Hear for yourself -- twice!

Soul Control - On Survival
Soul Control - Mindwalking

Snag this one straight from Rivalry Records. Cool stuff.