{"product_id":"barren-cross-state-of-control-2-bonus-cd-2020-retroactive-records-must-have-remaster","title":"BARREN CROSS - STATE OF CONTROL +2 BONUS (CD, 2020, Retroactive Records) Must-have Remaster!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wdbhXx6jIyA\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBARREN CROSS - STATE OF CONTROL +2 BONUS (*NEW-CD, 2020, Retroactive Records) Must-have Remaster!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemastered by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 page booklet \/ jewel case \/ layout by NoLifeTilMetal's Scott Waters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes many rare and hard-to-find band photos with all lyrics inside insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Edition 1000 Units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Legends Remastered Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial write up by Retroactive Records owner, Matthew Hunt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the special bonus track only available on the original release distributed to Christian bookstores, Your Love Gives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the special bonus track exclusive to those units distributed into the mainstream market, Escape In the Night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemember those metal cassettes in your collection that had the song titles worn off, and even if you weren’t religious you prayed that it would play just one more time for fear it would wear out? 1989’s \u003cem\u003eState of Control\u003c\/em\u003e by Barren Cross was that cassette in many-a-metal fan’s collection. Along with Stryper and Guardian, Barren Cross was one of the few bands that actually appealed to metal fans who didn't shop in Christian bookstores for their music. With the band’s third release they once again expanded their lyrical content to tackle real-life issues like racism and relationships. Mike Lee shows more diversity with this vocal performance by channeling his inner Bruce Dickinson with a raspy voice and the operatic vocals showing only for the higher notes and choruses. The impact of producers John and Dino Elefante is significant with \u003cem\u003eState…\u003c\/em\u003e adding even more AOR pitch-perfect choruses in the background that gives this melodic heavy metal album its fair share of commercial appeal. One thing is for sure, the album includes exquisite rhythm parts, amazing solos, and everything you expect from elite heavy metal which is why it came in at #32 on the CMR Top 100 Christian Metal Albums. The 2020 Retroactive Records reissue is a collector’s dream featuring a 16-page insert and a brilliant remaster (finally!). And, as a special treat for fans, this reissue includes both bonus tracks, “Your Love Gives” and “Escape in the Night.” Few metal albums impacted the scene and the kingdom like \u003cem\u003eState of Control\u003c\/em\u003e. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eState Of Control \u003cbr\u003eOut Of Time \u003cbr\u003eCryin' Over You \u003cbr\u003eA Face In The Dark \u003cbr\u003eThe Stage Of Intensity \u003cbr\u003eHard Lies \u003cbr\u003eInner War \u003cbr\u003eLove At Full Volume \u003cbr\u003eBigotry Man (Who Are You) \u003cbr\u003eTwo Thousand Years \u003cbr\u003eYour Love Gives (\u003cstrong\u003ebonus track\u003c\/strong\u003e exclusive to original release on Benson Records)\u003cbr\u003eEscape In The Night (\u003cstrong\u003ebonus track\u003c\/strong\u003e exclusive to original release on Enigma Records) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zlwK8bu-UaQ\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boone's Overstock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51705106432246,"sku":"the1789817188551","price":8.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/4907\/6470\/files\/barren-cross---state-of-control-2-bonus-cd-2020-retroactive-records-must-have-re_1.png?v=1789817193","url":"https:\/\/intentionalcladfit.shop\/products\/barren-cross-state-of-control-2-bonus-cd-2020-retroactive-records-must-have-remaster","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}