"Northern Wolfpack" is the debut demo from UK hardcore act Control, released just today via Lost Cause Records. I'm generally not a huge fan of this style of hardcore beyond its late-80's heyday, but every now and then a band comes along that very refreshingly captures the finer aspects of that traditional, old school hardcore sound, and Control is definitely one of those bands. There's no awkward metallic crunch, no overly aggressive vocals, etc. Just straightforward, pissed off hardcore driven by fast-paced power chords, solid bass breaks, and strong songwriting. Plus, they're releasing their demo on cassette in 2010, so you know they take the old school aesthetic seriously! I like the recording, too. There's some room for improvement, but the guitar tone has a little bit of that Cleveland vibe happening, and that's never a bad thing. Five songs, a little over nine minutes, that's all there is to it. Good stuff. I look forward to hearing more.
Control "What Gives You the Right"
