Into the West

Pilot Speed | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 28, 2006)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Wind-Up
• ASIN: B000ICLTE6
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,692 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

A new band to match the magic of U2, Radiohead, or Coldplay, the Canadian quartet Pilot Speed has produced a work of art with Into The West, their first U.S. record and second one overall. Previously known as Pilate, they changed their name since that name is already trademarked in the U.S. The band's name will not be far from your mind though once you entrench yourself into the alluring and somber melodies of Into The West, already released elsewhere under the name Sell Control For Life's Speed. Regardless of all the name shake-ups, the CD is so good that it can even make you forget the band is from Canada.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never heard of them, December 8, 2006

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Brian Ward "indiecoustic" (Columbus, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Into the West (Audio CD)

I am not sure how I first came across Pilate (now Pilot Speed) due to legal issues Canadian versus American. Anyhow, this is just a reissue of their Canadian release of Self Control... I don't care which you buy, but buy one of these guys' records. The voice shines with brilliance and a little angst. These guys should be HUGE. 10 years ago, they probably would have fit in right with Dishwalla in the upsurge of Alternative. Now a "post-grunge" band, they blend beautiful angst with beautiful ballads. I love them. I just now saw them in Columbus, Ohio WWCD (CD101) "Big Room." A small acoustic setting, seating about 15. Totally acoustic. I was in awe by the beauty. Please take note, and support this band.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Albums You've Never Heard, January 21, 2007

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C. Luna - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Into the West (Audio CD)

Contrary to a previous review, this American import of "Sell Control for Life's Speed" by the former Pilate is identical to its source except for the deletion of "Lover Come In" and the addition of "Into Your Hideout" and "Alright" from 2003's "Caught by the Window."

I only heard the album's first single "Barely Listening" on my city's alt-rock station, but that was all it took. Listening to this album shows strong influence by early U2 and the Cure, but singer/lyricist Todd Clark's wordplay and the grinding/melodic instruments give this band a life all its own. The songs range from romantic to dirge-like, but they never bore and they never tire. Not a single song disappoints. If you're looking for haunting lyrics and stirring melodies, "Into the West" is your one-stop shop.

5.0 out of 5 stars Pilot Speed = Awesome, September 24, 2011

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Airwatch3 - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Into the West (Audio CD)

This is one of the best albums I've purchased in a long time. I particularly like Over Ground. It's one of those songs were you just get lost in your thoughts when it plays. Give this album a shot...you won't be disappointed. No matter what kind of day you're having, it's sure to take you on a journey that will put a smile on your face.