Deathcamp Project - Rule and Control

“Rule and Control” is probably the most popular and recognisable song by Deathcamp Project: it appeals to lovers of smoking guitars, dynamism, sexy elements, rock’n’roll power and stylish compositions. No wonder then that it was released as a single – Rule and Control offers us three versions of the song, so any fan of this musical cupcake will be fully satisfied. Additionally, you can also hear the album version of “Another;” both tracks are featured on Well-Known Pleasures, which is to appear on October 13.


The first track (“single edit”) is the well-known version which includes everything the fans are used to: hot music and cool vocals; everything immersed in the characteristic melody of the entwining guitars, plus Void’s great, dark, slightly defiant voice – a classic which makes your heart beat faster.

The mix by Clicks – a project of Wojciech Król (Kr-lik, also known form Controlled Collapse) – is definitely a surprise. It seems as if Clicks have pressed the track, folded it into a nicely edged cube, cut it up, and then glued it back together – certainly not without a plan, but not in an overly regular manner either.
This is definitely an electronic version, with a regular beat and a transformed vocal – the whole thing loses its rock feel and gains a club/trance mood... which is not such a bad idea, because it can take the song to dancefloors lit with stroboscopic lights. It’s just that the more conservative listeners might be a bit shocked.

Krzysztof Michalak’s remix feels less like the planet Zog and more like a regular disco: good beats, vocals basically untouched, a tint of electroclash here and there that gives it this hypnotising, melodic continuity. To say it bluntly, this “Rule and Control” is a pleasant club track.

The last song, “Another,” is like a speedy joyride with no brakes – a vigorous melody which attacks the listener with a crafty combination of cool, harsh backgrounds, a stream of moody guitars and the characteristic, somewhat subdued vocals. The whole thing is pretty gripping, thanks to catchy choruses (great to shout along to at concerts), and wild – owing to the vibrating guitars.

Generally, the single seems like a handshake between Gothic rock and electro (the latter having a firmer grip this time – no doubt about it). Very well done – a tasty treat before the full album.