REVIEW: Eelke Kleijn vs Lee Cabrera - Self Control out on Days Like Nights

10.0

Overall Score

Played at Burning Man as well as elsewhere in the world across the summer, Eelke Kleijn's and Lee Cabrera's 'Self Control' truly pushes Laura Branigan's 1984 into a new dimension. From the otherworldly sound effects to the sweeping pads, contagious grooves and thrusting bassline, this track is the perfect lift-off of any party.

Lyrics

Oh, the night is my world

City light painted girl

In the day nothing matters

It's the night time that flatters

In the night, no control

Through the wall something's breaking

Wearing white as you're walkin'

Down the street of my soul

You take my self, you take my self control

You got me livin' only for the night

Before the morning comes, the story's told

You take my self, you take my self control

Another night, another day goes by

I never stop myself to wonder why

You help me to forget to play my role

You take my self, you take my self control

I, I live among the creatures of the night

I haven't got the will to try and fight

Against a new tomorrow, so I guess I'll just believe it

That tomorrow never comes

A safe night, I'm living in the forest of a dream

I know the night is not as it would seem

I must believe in something, so I'll make myself believe it

That this night will never go

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

Oh, the night is my world

City light painted girl

In the day nothing matters

It's the night time that flatters

You take my self, you take my self control

You got me livin' only for the night

Before the morning comes, the story's told

You take my self, you take my self control

I, I live among the creatures of the night

I haven't got the will to try and fight

Against a new tomorrow, so I guess I'll just believe it

That tomorrow never knows

A safe night, I'm living in the forest of a dream

I know the night is not as it would seem

I must believe in something, so I'll make myself believe it

That this night will never go

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

Oh-oh-oh

You take my self, you take my self control

I, I live among the creatures of the night

I haven't got the will to try and fight

I'm living in the forest of a dream

I know the night is not as it would seem

It's my world

City light painted girl

You take my self, you take my self control

Dimitri Kechagias review:

Beat and Rhythm10

Basslines and Groove10

Melody 10

Synths 10

Breakdown10

Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment10

Intensity, Drive and Energy10

Sound-design and Arrangement10

Overall Atmosphere10

Goosebumps / Shivers moments10

Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments10

Originality and Inventiveness10

Radio Friendly10

You can’t get this memorable track out of your head10

It has potential to become an anthem or a classic10

Eelke Kleijn vs Lee Cabrera - Self Control 10

Summary

Eelke Kleijn vs Lee Cabrera re-imagining of the huge italo disco Self Control is finally released with Eelke Kleijn 12AU Cosmic Aeroplane Mix. The beloved Days Like Nights owner unleashes his indie dance/nu disco beats with pumping basslines, hi-nrg synths, playful kicks, cool percussion and of course the gorgeous vocals and lyrics that instantly energize any clubber. I still remember how much I enjoyed it when Eelke dropped it in his ADE event set. The crowd went wild and nobody was standing still. Everybody was dancing and shaking like being in an old disco on a 80's Sunday night out. Particularly when the chorus like vocal shout comes in Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh! It sounds like a huge summer anthem for all those who appreciate the stunning melody and singalong lyrics. #PureGold Love IT

10.0

Overall Score