Barren Cross – State of Control (2020 CD Remaster)

BARREN CROSS – STATE OF CONTROL 2 BONUS (*NEW-CD, 2020, Retroactive Records) Must-have Remaster! Remastered by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound 16 page booklet / jewel case / layout by NoLifeTilMetal’s Scott Waters Includes many rare and hard-to-find band photos with all lyrics inside insert Limited Edtion 1000 Units Part of the Legends Remastered Series Special write up by Retroactive Records owner, Matthew Hunt Includes the special bonus track only available on the original release distributed to Christian bookstores, Your Love Gives. Includesthe special bonus track exclusive to those units distributed into the mainstream market, Escape In the Night. ABOUT THE ALBUMRemember those metal cassettes in your collection that had the song titles worn off, and even if you werent religious you prayed that it would play just one more time for fear it would wear out? 1989sState of Controlby Barren Cross was that cassette in many-a-metal fans 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 bands 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 withStateadding 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 collectors 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 likeState of Control. Enjoy! TracklistState Of ControlOut Of TimeCryin’ Over YouA Face In The DarkThe Stage Of IntensityHard LiesInner WarLove At Full VolumeBigotry Man (Who Are You)Two Thousand YearsYour Love Gives (bonus trackexclusive to original release on Benson Records)Escape In The Night (bonus trackexclusive to original release on Enigma Records) nan