thecontrollersphere is an EP of extras tracksfrom Of Montreal’s 2010 album False Priest. I usually try to stay away from EPs and solely do reviews of albums, but because I am a pretty big fan of Of Montreal and enjoyed False Priest a great deal, I thought it would only be fair to give this a review. thecontrollersphere kicks off with “Black Lion Massacre,” a heavy beat rock song with no vocals but instead an ominous voice talking about the transformation of people via masturbation in front yards and slaughtering people. A very interesting beginning indeed. Then the album lightens up on the vulgarities of the first track and sails into “Flunkt Sass Vs The Root Plume.” Any fan of Of Montreal should know by now that it’s not necessarily the lyrics that draw one to Of Montreal but instead their innovative sound and interesting use of instruments. thecontrollersphere is no different and I think that despite the lyrics at times being pretty ridiculous the music is still superb. I wouldn’t say thecontrollersphere is my favorite project from Of Montreal but it still has its charms. If you were a fan of False Priest and can look past the heavy sexuality of the lyrics then you should probably give this a listen, but if this is your first Of Montreal experience you’re probably going to come out of it uncomfortable and not a fan. If you have never heard Of Montreal and are interested in this EP at least give False Priest a listen first but you would be happier starting on their 1999 release The Gay Parade and working through their discography.
Final Review- 80
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