Control Data (album)

Control Data is the second studio album by the experimental hip-hop duo dälek. It was released in 1998 on Gern Blandsten Records. The album is characterized by its dense, noisy production, abstract lyricism, and politically charged themes.

The sound of Control Data is built upon layers of samples, noise, and industrial textures, creating a claustrophobic and often unsettling sonic environment. The lyrics explore themes of urban decay, social alienation, and the impact of technology on society. The album's title references the Control Data Corporation, a prominent computer manufacturer during the Cold War era, suggesting a connection between technology, power, and societal control.

Control Data is considered a significant work in the development of experimental hip-hop, pushing the boundaries of the genre with its challenging sound and unconventional approach to songwriting. While not commercially successful, it garnered critical acclaim within the underground music scene and remains a highly influential album. The album solidified dälek's reputation as innovators in the realm of abstract hip-hop.