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Track No. 02 on our debut album, “Edge of the World,” is called “Control.” The started as an experiment—my ode to the childlike, shadowy spirit expressed by one of my favorite female vocalists, Chibi of The Birthday Massacre. It was truly an accident that the song has taken off like it has—almost taking on a life of its own. And oh so appropriate that it has….

"For me, the song couldn’t be more personal. It’s based on a tragedy that happened a few years ago. After one of my closest friends decided to take his life, I felt utterly helpless. And so did those around him. It was my first real encounter with grief. This song is my attempt to grapple with those feelings. For those of us who were his chosen family, we couldn’t help but blame ourselves. In a way, the song is also an apology. It is my hope that 'Control' gives strength to those of you who have also lost someone, or who are fighting with dark thoughts. You are not alone. Some things are out of our control, and that’s OK. Just don’t give up hope. Keep fighting." //
– Leslie Irene Benson, vocalist + lyricist, The Sweetest Condition

PRESS REVIEWS:

“The intertwining synth lines of ‘Control’ are sure to have listeners turning the volume up, the stuttering guitar tones playing well with the bouncy rhythm and Benson’s velvety voice.” –Ilker Yücel, ReGen Magazine, Baltimore, MD, May 19, 2016, regenmag.com/reviews/the-sweetest-condition-edge-of-the-world/

“Electro-industrial sounds with ’80s vibes.” –Jon Berrien, GroundSounds, Los Angeles, CA, May 17, 2016, groundsounds.com/2016/05/17/nashville-sweetest-condition-control/

“‘Control’ features mean synths, guitars and basslines with a thumping drum rhythm and emotional lyrics.” –Trent B. Minia, 24OurMusic, Montreal, Quebec, July 13, 2016, www.24ourmusic.net/2016/07/13/sweetest-condition-soars-edge-world/

“In ‘Control,’ you hear some Depeche Mode influences.” —Didier Becu, Peek-A-Boo Music Magazine, Belgium, Jan. 15, 2016, www.peek-a-boo-magazine.be/en/reviews/the-sweetest-condition-edge-of-the-world/

“Many emotions come out on ‘Control,’ which flirts with some ’80s sound elements, but with slightly softer beats, leaving the melody to take ‘control.’” —Marija Buljeta, ALTvenger Magazine, Nov. 19, 2015, www.altvenger.com/the-sweetest-condition-edge-of-the-world-album-review/

“Songs like ‘Control’ and ‘Secret’ show pure joy of good Alternative music; each time I hear them I cannot help but smile and sing along.” —John Crofts, Johannesburg, South Africa, 925|Rebellion, March 12, 2016, 925rebellion.com/the-sweetest-condition-edge-of-the-world/

“’Control' is the greatest madcap ’80s synthesizer throwback you never knew you absolutely had to have in your life. Rating: 5/5 Stars” – Paul Pogue, 2015, NUVO Newsweekly

lyrics

“Control” © The Sweetest Condition 2015
Lyrics by Leslie Irene Benson | Music by Jason Reed Milner

Too many distractions;
hard to think, hard to breathe.
Too many infractions;
hard to sleep, hard to dream…
Dream.

You blame yourself; I blame me.
Hard to imagine what we see.
We can’t get past.
We can’t forget.
We can’t let go.
of what we can’t control.

Too many bad decisions;
hard to know we’d lose control.
Too many deep incisions;
hard to know we’d lose it all.

You blame yourself; I blame me.
Hard to imagine what we see.
We can’t get past.
We can’t forget.
We can’t let go
of what we can’t control.

Can’t see it through,
happening so soon.
Can’t understand
what happened to our plan.

Thought you’d wait.
Thought you’d see.
Thought you’d be patient,
or that you’d
Fight for me!

You blame yourself; I blame me.
Hard to imagine what we see.
We can’t get past.
We can’t forget.
We can’t let go.
of what we can’t control.

You blame yourself; I blame me.
Hard to imagine what we see.
We can’t get past.
We can’t forget.
We can’t let go.
of what we can’t control.
Control.

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from Edge of the World, track released August 28, 2015
The Sweetest Condition is:
Lyrics + Vocals: Leslie Irene Benson (ASCAP)
Music + Synths: Jason Reed Milner (ASCAP)

"Edge of the World” ℗ © 2015 The Sweetest Condition. All songs written and performed by The Sweetest Condition. Unauthorized reproduction of this recording is prohibited by Federal law and subject to criminal prosecution. All Rights Reserved. Music (synths + guitars) written, arranged and produced by Jason Reed Milner. Lyrics and vocals by Leslie Irene Benson. Mixed and mastered by Joel Lauver, Burning Bridge Recordings, Nashville, TN. Published by Jason Reed Milner Publishing (ASCAP) and Leslie Irene Benson Publishing (ASCAP).

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THE SWEETEST CONDITION is a dark synthpop duo with industrial influences.

Members: Leslie Irene Benson (lyrics + vocals) and Jason Reed Milner (music + synths).

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