Oxnard, California
United States,
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Oxnard, California
United States,
Started in August 1999. The HC scene in Oxnard was at an
all time low, and shows that summer never peaked about 30 or 40 kids.
Zack's old band had fizzled back in the Spring and it left a real sour taste in
his mouth. He decided to move from vocals to guitar and write every
song, so no matter what members came and went, the band would
persevere.
Zack recruited Ryan Fredette (Vocals), Chris Holden (bass), and Tony
Melino (drums) to start... basically three retards like Zack
who had little skill, but much desire to play. Recorded there demo for
free with friends at the Ghost Chamber in Ventura, CA and it came
out a week before there first show at Lazerstar in Oxnard, CA.
This was the last Lazerstar show ever, but the beginning of a new era
for the Nard. A couple months later they put out our first 7" called "The
Nard Curse e.p." on Zack's own label, Camel Clutch. They did there first
NorCal weekend with Kill Your Idols and had a blast. They learned a lot
from them. The first year was an amazing year, and raised a
lot of eyebrows everywhere they went in So Cal, mostly due to the fact
that they brought about 25 friends with us to every show. The year
culminated with a show at the Living Room in Goleta, CA on December
16th 2000, for a show that was documented on the Intense Energy 7",
that Zack released shortly after.
Ryan and Zack had saved up enough money, and planned to release there
first LP, but Daniel Sant convinced Zack that he should talk to Dave Mandel
first. Much to his surprise, Mandel backed the idea of doing there record,
and they spent the money that they had saved up for there first LP on an '89
Dodge Ram Van. They recorded the "Another Year" LP in the summer of
2001 and left for there first full US tour with friends Fields of Fire shortly
after. The tour was a true test of character. On the 3 1/2 week tour Zack
thought they played two shows to more than 25 kids and slept in the van
every night except for about 4. The road breaks a lot of dudes, but
Ryan and Zack were amped to get out there again. It wouldn't happen until
June 2002, when they embarked on our 2nd US tour, this time for five
weeks.
They wrote and recorded "The Truth Hurts" LP in various spurts
surrounding the summer, and it was released in early 2003. They did two
more full U.S. tours off that record in April and September. In Control
had been plagued by member problems from the start, but they really
started catching up to them after "The Truth Hurts" came out. Zack can count
the number of ex-members they had who aren't a bi#@h on one hand.
In fact, Zack could flash a peace sign and count them on that.
It's about 4 1/2 years since the summer that In Control started this s^i* in. The
faces, bands, and times that surround them have all changed. In Control's final 7"
will be released in February on Rival Records, and IC will bite the dust
shortly after.
In Control's says thanks to the handful of dudes out there who always kept the faith.
Discography:
Hometown Pride - Nardcore '99 demo
The Nard Curse e.p. 7" - Camel Clutch Recs
Another Year CD/LP - Indecision Recs
Plays the Hits 7" - For the Core recs
The Truth Hurts CD/LP - Indecision/Martyr Recs
s/t 7"/CDep - Rival Recs
Band Members;
Guitar:Zack
Vocals:Ryan
Drums:Tony,Matt
Bass:Limp Chris, Micah, Robert, Davehard, Lance, Jones, Max
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Omega Point
In Control Lyrics
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And soon it will no longer be able to sustain itself
But humans dont deserve any pity
Because we brought it all on ourselves
But what about those who are voiceless?
"we might find the cure for cancer in there someday"
But what about those who go up in flames?
How many species are extinct today?
The lyrics of In Control's song "Omega Point" are poignant and incisive. The song states that the time is running out for the Earth; the planet can no longer sustain itself due to human's drastic actions. The lyrics further point out that humans don't deserve any pity because they created this dire situation themselves. The song is a sobering reminder of the consequences of the choices made by humans and the impact of their actions on the planet.
The song raises an important point about the voiceless, meaning animals and other creatures that can't speak up for themselves. We often overlook their struggles, and there is no voice to represent them. "Omega Point" emphasizes the importance of caring for and protecting every living creature on the planet, not just humans.
This song is an unambiguous call to action to start protecting the planet and its inhabitants. It challenges humanity to take responsibility for their actions and undo the damage caused, for we have the power to make a difference.
Line by Line Meaning
Time is short for the earth
The earth is running out of time and its ability to support life is dwindling.
And soon it will no longer be able to sustain itself
In the near future, the earth will be unable to sustain life due to human actions.
But humans dont deserve any pity
Humans should not be pitied because we are responsible for the damage done to the earth.
Because we brought it all on ourselves
Humans are entirely responsible for the current state of the earth and its future.
But what about those who are voiceless?
There are many species that are not able to communicate their needs and suffer as a result of human actions.
"we might find the cure for cancer in there someday"
Some people prioritize finding medical breakthroughs from the earth's resources over preserving its natural systems and diversity.
I heard a pretentious environmentalist say
The singer heard someone who seems to care about the environment but may come across as arrogant or insincere.
But what about those who go up in flames?
Some species are destroyed and impacted by human actions, such as deforestation or the destruction of natural habitats.
How many species are extinct today?
There are many species that have gone extinct, and this number is increasing at an alarming rate due to human activities.
Contributed by Allison C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.