I-94
Control
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British rockers, i-94 unleash a new album "Control" revealing the full range of their musical dynamic. For fans of melodic alt rock."this is one to own" Great hooks, Great voice.melodies and harmonies
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Mark Arnell (Vocals)
Danny Martin (Drums)
Matt Cheadle (Guitar)
Angelo Barbera (Bass)
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Los Angeles and London: combined the two music Mecca’s have been responsible for half the greatest songs of the last four decades. So it’s only fitting that when you merge the two into one musical metropolis you get I-94, three English ex-pats and a L.A. musician, who take songwriting to new levels. The quartet is back on the scene with a new record, CONTROL, which is packed tight with songs that would sound great coming out of your car speakers, computer, iPod, or wherever, right next to U2, Snow Patrol, Coldplay and Switchfoot.
i-94’s previous album, “Don’t Get Nervous”, had 2 top 5 hits on Yahoo’s Launch Cast Radio in 2005 and early 2006 on the Adult Alternative station with “Go Back In Time(reached#3)” and “Not Alone” (reached#5) above artists such as Rob Thomas, Maroon 5, Coldplay, Collective Soul, Nickelback, Three Doors Down, Fall Out Boy. i-94 followed “Don’t Get Nervous” with an acoustic cd, “Acoustic Sessions” released in summer 2006, also available on Cdbaby.com and iTunes.
Hollywood has taken notice. The foursome’s songwriting has caught the attention of many Music Supervisors. Among the movies and TV series that have featured the songs of i-94 are, “Men In Tress” (ABC), MTV’s “Laguna Beach”, “The Hills”, “Road Rules” and “Road Rules Challenge” (the band is now featured on MTV.com), A & E’s “Roller Girls”, National Lampoon’s “Half Baked”, ABC’s “Cutting Edge 2”, TLC’s “LA Riding Club”, Showtime’s “Reversal Of Fortune”, “Smallville,” “Six Feet Under,” “Without A Trace”,” “Crossing Jordan,” and multiple Lifetime TV movies.
While the band is thankful to have the support of Hollywood and to see their music on the big and little screen so much, they love fans that see i-94 in their natural habitat: on stage.
On their new record, CONTROL, i-94 reveals the full range of their musical dynamic from the fragile, intimate song, “BROKEN”, to the swaggering sass of “KISS ME” and crunching, energetic rockers like “PHONY SUPERSTAR” and “ALIBI”. With tracks such as “SOMEWHERE ELSE”, “BREATHE” and “LOSING BATTLE” the band serve up powerful anthems with epic style. Yet, they also show a more mellow side to their music as displayed in the haunting guitar of “SOMETHING SO WRONG” and the sweet arpeggio piano of “PLEASE”. These songs have an addictive quality that is further amplified by well annunciated lyrics delivered by Arnell. His velvety, smooth voice sooths the ear, while he adjusts his it slightly to add a bit of grit and kicks it up for higher register crooning, still glowing with intensity.
The name of the album, CONTROL, has great significance for the band because “we felt that this time we had the chance to operate with complete creative independence in every aspect of making this record. Ironically the song ‘Control” is actually the opposite. It’s a very melancholic, emotionally driven song about the loss of control and the feelings of helplessness it brings”, says Cheadle. From being multi instrumentalists with Danny and Matt creating and playing string and keyboard parts and Angelo playing mellotron, to the engineering, production and mixing skills of Arnell to creating the artwork it was completely self contained. They recorded an finished this record for absolutely no money, using no studio outboard gear, just plug ins on Pro Tools MAC OS 9 and 10. “This album shows that all you need is a vision and pair of ears”, laughs Arnell.
i-94 formed in 2002 when band mates Mark and Danny (formally of Bottlefly and signed to Universal)
brought in bassist Angelo, and once they hooked up with guitarist Matt, who was a friend from the U.K., the current line-up of I-94 was born. Despite the fact the band are modern road warriors, having played around the world, and living for the chance to get on stage, the name i-94 doesn’t have a thing to do with the interstate highway. “It’s the immigration/visa waiver form you have to fill out to get into the U.S. as a non-resident. It’s called an I-94.”
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Great Album
author: SammyI orginally bought this CD for the song this time around, I think everyone can relate to the lyrics in that song. I ended up loving every song on the CD. These guys are really talented I love their sound.
Every song is fantastic!
author: Sandy ScheneckerThere is no skipping to the next song on this CD, you will love every one of them - these guys are very talented and the CD has been done very professionally, everything about it is first rate.
control
author: suzanne seiberthheard a very small clip of the song "this time around" on mtvs maui fever and fell in love with it, but they never said who sang it or what the name of the song was , so i began my own search and did not have any luck and was very disappointed thought maybe i would hear it on the radio.... again no luck then i was watching mtvs "the hills" and heard the song again went on line to mtv and luckily found all the info i needed the bands name ect.... so off to the mall i went no one had any idea what i was talking about so came home and googled it and thats where you guys come in thankyou soooo much cdbaby you made me very happy you have no idea how long i searched for this cd these guys are awesome and great service from you guys the cd shipped the same day i placed my order
Very well written and energetic.
author: Christopher S. CarlsonI downloaded Control off of itunes a few days ago. The album is very well produced and full of catchy rhythms. I'm glad I could enjoy your music before you begin getting posted all over VH1!
These guys are UNBELIEVABLE!!!!
author: Roland ButlerThis is the 2nd album that a good friend of mine who knows them, had introduced to me. This CD is awesome. I'm already looking forward to the next CD.
Sounds really good, love the vocals.
author: YokihoshoI bought this album a week ago. and i hav'nt stopped playing it. I wish they would come to Tokyo
I heard i94 on MTV Laguna beach
author: HelenThis record sounds great. it sounds really good in my car on constant repeat, love it.
Awsome stuff. should be on the radio.
author: steveAWSOME SONGS, very hooky, best of luck you guys deserve it.
Great songs great voice
author: Jon tompsonIts about time something this good has come along. these songs are addictive.this band should be huge. well done. JT
Worth a listen. great songs, really catchy stuff
author: LaranceLove all the songs. really good album.Keep them coming boys. well done.
I love this record.
author: PompeyI would like to skoot the last reviewer. He is an idiot. If you cant write something basic and simple,dont write anything at all you prick.. MA
FANTASTIC, AWESOME, WONDERFUL.... SHITE!!!
author: puppychowi found i94's music good to the ear nose & throat so if your as sick as i am CONTROL should be taking three times daily. consult your doctor if symptoms persist sideffects may include bingowings droping trou & anal leakage. pick it up. great stuff!!!!!!
:WOW: thats all i can say.Great well crafted songs.AWESOME
author: Steve JenkinsWOW, these guys are great.I never heard them before this. What can i say, im blown away. Why are these songs not on the radio? This is a great record, not a dud on it.
Best iv heard in a while. Great songs, and great voice..
author: Jon ThompsonI think its about time something this good has come along. Iv heard all the bands i94 are compared with, and i94 blows them away. This band should be huge. these songs are addictive. Well done boys. JT