Crimes of Passion serves up a masterclass in modern dance innovation with "Control," the newest single from LA producer Robert Ruby. The track is a dazzling fusion of post-disco and synth-tronica, where retro grooves meet modern-day electronic polish.
The song has an uplifting mood, which is appropriate for letting go of the need to control others and living life unfettered. However, Ruby's production masterfully embodies this notion, making it both conceptually challenging and an absolute groove to wriggle to. The track's bright textures and hypnotic grooves should feel familiar to fans of LCD Soundsystem, Hot Chip, or Caribou.
"Control" has a soft, ethereal quality that makes it feel like just another layer of instrumentation rather than a conventional lead. This decision contributes to the club-ready, immersive energy of the song and maintains an engagement from beginning to end. The song's structure is both fluid and sketchy, allowing each component to shine. It strikes a balance between complex arrangements and a smooth sound.
Crimes of Passion demonstrates that the artist is getting better and better at fusing deep ideas with danceable beats. "Control" is a proclamation, and a homage to freedom and rhythm, and also to the tacit relationship between music and freedom.
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