REISSUE: Brandtson – Hello, Control

Cleveland-based Steadfast Records continues their reissue campaign for 90’s/early 2000’s emo-punks Brandtson with the recent release of the band’s final album, Hello, Control. 

Originally released in 2006 via The Militia Group, the band ventured away from their signature sound and into dance-rock territory.  Led by the standout single “Earthquakes & Sharks”, the album replaced their propelling punk rhythms and riffs with hip-shaking, danceable rhythms and moody atmospherics. 

The drastic change in direction was a bit shocking for some fans at the time but this reissue - featuring new previously unreleased mixes by producer Ed Rose and expanded artwork – shows that their harmony-rich ear-worming melodies were always the focus and gives their old fans a chance to get off their couches and onto the dance floor to shake off some rust. 

Hello, Control is out now on Steadfast Records on opaque yellow vinyl and available on cassette for the first time.  The reissue was mixed by Ed Rose and mastered by Adam Boose (who joined the band prior to the original recording of the album to play bass and synths) and lacquer masters were cut by Bob Weston.  The stunning vinyl package also includes an 8-page booklet with lyrics and tons of photos. 

Order Hello, Control here: https://www.steadfastrecords.net/               

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