Cannibal Cheerleader

Control

With each subsequent, sonorous release the ravenous Raveonettes continue to reinvent themselves – whether they be shoegaze saviors such as on Lust, Lust, Lust or rock revivalists like on Pretty in Black, it’s never the same thing twice and In & Out of Control remains as no exception. In creating a haunting and lo-fi pop album reminiscient of driving fast down dark roads, scarf waving behind you as a brooding blonde smokes in the passenger seat, Sune Wagner and Sharin Foo might have crafted their finest release yet. With songs that feel so effortless yet contain the dark and devious themes with which the Raveonettes have long since been so fascinated, the record’s only flaw is ever coming to an end. With standout tracks like “Gone Forever” and “Break Up Girls!”, one can be assured that the Raveonettes are in no position to slow their monstrous roll anytime soon. Another strong contender for one of the top albums of the year.

The Raveonettes – “Bang!”

The Raveonettes – “Gone Forever”