Control (Metro Station song)
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| "Control" | ||||
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| Single by Metro Station | ||||
| from the album Metro Station | ||||
| Released | December 17, 2007 | |||
| Genre | Neon pop-punk[1] | |||
| Length | 3:20 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | S*A*M and Sluggo | |||
| Metro Station singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Control" on YouTube | ||||
"Control" is a song by American pop band Metro Station. It was released on December 17, 2007, as the second single from their debut self-titled studio album.[2] The song was released as the debut single in the UK in the spring of 2009.[3]
Background and release[edit]
"Control" was written by Mason Musso, Trace Cyrus, Blake Healy and Anthony Improgo while production was handled by S*A*M and Sluggo.[4] The band performed the track on AOL Live Sessions.[5]
The song was serviced to alternative radio on December 17, 2007.[2] It was released digitally on August 19, 2008, containing a remix by Weird Science.[6] The song was released as the debut single in the UK in March 2009.[3]
Critical reception[edit]
Joe DeAndrea of AbsolutePunk.net stated that the track, "starts off as slow but then quickly picks up the pace while a catchy chorus grabs a hold of your ears and doesn't let go."[7] Nat Morris of AltSounds noted that the song has a "'single' vibe to them."[8] Mary Huhn of New York Post called the song, "An inescapable electronic party track."[9] Mackenzie Hall of Alternative Press remarked, "the chorus of 'Control' is the perfect thing to scream along to while speeding along country highways at midnight."[1]
Accolades[edit]
| Publication | Country | Accolade | Year | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Post | United States | "Best Songs of 2008" | 2008 | 67 | [9] |
Music video[edit]
The music video for "Control" was released in March 2008 and was directed by Josh Forbes.[10] The concept of the video showcases a house party taking place, with the band performing the track, as well as guitarist and vocalist Trace Cyrus making out with girls during the song's chorus.[11]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Control" (Weird Science remix) | 4:14 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Control" (radio edit) | 3:10 |
| 2. | "Control" (album version) | 3:19 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Control" | 3:19 |
| 2. | "Control" (instrumental) | 3:19 |
Credits and personnel[edit]
Credits for "Control" adapted from album's liner notes.[4]
| Metro Station
| Production
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Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | December 17, 2007 | Alternative radio | Columbia | [2] |
| Various | August 19, 2008 | Sony | [12] | |
| United Kingdom | March 2009 | Contemporary hit radio | Columbia | [3] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Hall, Mackenzie (September 7, 2016). "10 neon pop-punk songs you can headbang to". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Available for Airplay Archive: 2007 – December". FMQB. Archived from the original on March 22, 2013. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
- ^ a b c Paul Lester (December 8, 2008). "No 445: Metro Station". The Guardian. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
- ^ a b Metro Station (booklet). Columbia. 2007.
- ^ Johan Wippsson (October 28, 2008). "Metro Station Live Aol Sessions Performance". Melodic. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ Johan Wippsson (March 19, 2015). "Metro Station - Control - Single". Melodic. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ Joe DeAndrea. "Metro Station - Metro Station - Album Review". AbsolutePunk. Archived from the original on August 2, 2012. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ Nat Morris. "Review: Metro Station - Metro Station [Album]". AltSounds. Archived from the original on May 17, 2012. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ a b Mary Huhn (December 30, 2008). "The 208 Best Songs of 2008". New York Post. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ "Control (2008) by Metro Station". IMVDb.com. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
- ^ "Metro Station – Behind The Scenes Of Control (Altpress.com Exclusive)". Alternative Press. March 24, 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
- ^ "Control - Single by Metro Station". Apple Music. Retrieved February 11, 2023.