{"product_id":"4262382760989","title":"BURNING AIRLINES – MISSION: CONTROL! (WHITE\/BLUE MARBLE) - LP •","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC: 4262382760989 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: SMARTPUNK \u003cbr\u003eFormat: LP\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: May 1, 2026\u003cbr\u003eIn stock items ship within 48 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMission: Control!\u003c\/i\u003e is the debut album by \u003cb\u003eBurning Airlines\u003c\/b\u003e, originally released in 1999 on DeoSoto Records, and marks a powerful return of key figures from the influential Washington, D.C. post-hardcore scene. The band features \u003cb\u003eJ. Robbins\u003c\/b\u003e, best known as guitarist and vocalist of \u003cb\u003eJawbox. \u003c\/b\u003eBill Barbot, also of Jawbox and Peter Moffet of \u003cb\u003eGoverment Issue\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ecomplete the band´s line-up.  This background is clearly reflected in the album’s confident songwriting and refined yet forceful sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusically, \u003ci\u003eMission: Control!\u003c\/i\u003e delivers tightly wound post-hardcore built on driving bass lines, precise drumming, and angular guitars, balanced by strong melodies and dynamic shifts. The songs are energetic and focused, combining urgency with control in a way that highlights the band’s experience and technical skill. Robbins’ distinctive vocals add intensity while maintaining clarity and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album’s themes revolve around structure, pressure, and modern systems of control, reinforcing its sharp musical direction. Clean but punchy production ensures that every element is clearly defined, resulting in a cohesive and engaging listening experience from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMission Control!\u003c\/i\u003e is widely regarded as an \u003cb\u003eessential late-1990s post-hardcore release\u003c\/b\u003e and is an ideal choice for listeners who value intelligent, powerful alternative rock rooted in the D.C. tradition. A must-have for fans of Jawbox, Fugazi, and forward-thinking guitar-driven music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACK LIST:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA1        Carnival\u003cbr\u003eA2        Wheaton Calling\u003cbr\u003eA3        Pacific 231\u003cbr\u003eA4        Scissoring\u003cbr\u003eA5        The Escape Engine\u003cbr\u003eA6        (my pornograph)\u003cbr\u003eB1        Meccano\u003cbr\u003eB2        3 Sisters\u003cbr\u003eB3        Flood of Foreign Capital\u003cbr\u003eB4        Crowned\u003cbr\u003eB5        Sweet Deals on Surgery\u003cbr\u003eB6        I Sold Myself In\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SMARTPUNK","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":44221490200675,"sku":"4262382760989","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2553\/7123\/files\/Image_81bb8e03-0eb0-4261-b3ba-a1dd8cb5210b.png?v=1780108070","url":"https:\/\/lunchboxrecords.com\/products\/4262382760989","provider":"Lunchbox Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}