Laura Branigan's third album capitalized on the Euro-dance-pop and affecting ballads that made her an international star while allowing her to grow as a vocalist. Her collections, always uneven in terms of material, benefit mostly from her stellar voice, and this is no exception."The Lucky One" and "Heart" start slow and build to a crescendo, perfectly showcasing her range without being obvious. The title track, about finding sex in the seamy side of town, sparked a bit of a controversy, but ended up being her second biggest hit. The song itself works, but Branigan was never a sex bomb, so the fact that she pulls it off is indicative of her power as a performer. "Ti Amo" is the album's theatrical ballad, which works well with breathy, dramatic vocals. She even pulls off a graceful cover of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" that is clear and simple, while "Breaking Out" and "Take Me" are perfect examples of synthesizer-driven '80s dance ditties. The only slow moments come with "Silent Partners" and "With Every Beat of My Heart," and that's not because they're ballads. The production bogs them down, and the lyrics are so pedestrian, you won't find yourself moved by them except to skip to the next song. ~ Bryan Buss Rovi
2CD expanded edition of Laura Branigan's third studio album, 'Self Control', originally released in 1984 on Atlantic Records. The album was a hit across many European chart territories and was certified Platinum in the U.S. with sales in excess of 1 million copies. The album saw four singles released from it: the title track 'Self Control', 'The Lucky One', 'Ti Amo' and 'Satisfaction'. 'Self Control' was the lead single and was a smash hit across the world. It peaked at # 5 in the UK singles chart and was top 10 in most key international markets.
Tracklist:
Disc 1
1 The Lucky One
2 Self Control
3 Ti Amo
4 Heart
5 Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
6 Satisfaction
7 Silent Partners
8 Breaking Out
9 Take Me
10 With Every Beat of My Heart
Disc 2
1 Self Control (Extended Version)
2 Self Control (Edit)
3 Self Control (Classic Summer Mix 1992)
4 Self Control (117 BPMClub 1992)
5 The Lucky One (Single Version)
6 The Lucky One (Jack White Mix)
7 The Lucky One (John Robie Mix)
8 Satisfaction (Single Version)
9 Satisfaction (Special Dance Mix)
10 When (Single Version)
11 Hot Night
