Controlled Chaos is the debut studio EP by the American musician Morgan Rose, released on November 27, 2020, through Rise Records. The EP's first single, "The Answer" was released two weeks earlier.[5]
| Controlled Chaos | |
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| EP by | |
| Released | November 27, 2020 |
| Recorded | Mid-2020 |
| Studio | The Lair Studio in Culver City, California[1] |
| Genre | Alternative metal, Hard rock |
| Length | 23:28 |
| Label | Rise |
| Producer | Morgan Rose |
| Singles from Controlled Chaos | |
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Uncivilrevolt | 8.9/10[2] |
| Listen Iowa | 3/5[3] |
| Heavymag |   [4] |
Recording
editMorgan Rose entered The Lair studio in Culver City, California, and tracked six songs within ten days in mid-2020 and has co-written the EP with Clint Lowery. Rose recorded all the vocals, piano and drums while Lowery performed all the guitars and Jason Christopher played the bass. Regarding the recording of the EP he stated:
So I called Clint, and he said, 'I'm gonna send you some guitar riffs, and you play drums and sing on it, and see what happens.' So I ended up doing a solo record, like it was a joke. I was just, like, 'I'll just go in and record a little bit. I'm not a singer; I'm a screamer.' So I ended up doing this solo record, and Rise picked it up. And I was, like, 'Oh my God. I have a record deal as a solo artist now all of a sudden.' It was a trip.".[6]
Promotion
editOn November 30, 2020, Rose released a music video for "Exhale". The video, directed by Chuck Brueckmann, follows Rose as he prepares to head out and face all the challenges the world presents him while inspiring others to follow his path.[7][8]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Morgan Rose and Clint Lowery, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Intro" | 0:26 | |
| 2. | "The Answer" | 4:13 | |
| 3. | "Faster Man" | 6:15 | |
| 4. | "Clarity" | 4:13 | |
| 5. | "Come Alive" | 3:52 | |
| 6. | "Exhale" | Andrew Groves, Rose, Lowery | 4:29 |
| Total length: | 23:28 | ||
Personnel
editAdapted from AllMusic.[9]
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References
edit- ^ Ronson, Alan (November 24, 2020). "Morgan Rose: Controlled Chaos". Brutal Planet Magazine. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ^ Mart, Matt (November 30, 2020). "B-Mac Album Review: Morgan Rose, Controlled Chaos". Uncivilrevolt. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ^ Trombley, Daren (November 30, 2020). "ALBUM REVIEW: "Controlled Chaos" by Morgan Rose". Listen Iowa. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ^ Peters, Kris (November 30, 2020). "MORGAN ROSE: "Controlled Chaos"". Heavymag. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ^ "SEVENDUST's MORGAN ROSE Releases 'The Answer' Single From 'Controlled Chaos' Solo EP". Blabbermouth.net. November 30, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ^ "SEVENDUST's MORGAN ROSE Explains How He Ended Up Making Solo EP". Blabbermouth.net. November 29, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ^ "Sevendust's Morgan Rose Unveils Music Video for Solo Track, "Exhale"". Metalsucks. December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ^ "SEVENDUST's MORGAN ROSE Releases Music Video For 'Exhale' From Solo EP 'Controlled Chaos'". Blabbermouth.net. November 30, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ^ "Morgan Rose's Controlled Chaos Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 9, 2020.