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Control (Metro Station song)

"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]

"Control"
Single by Metro Station
from the album Metro Station
ReleasedDecember 17, 2007
GenreNeon pop-punk[1]
Length3:20
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)S*A*M and Sluggo
Metro Station singles chronology
"Kelsey"
(2007) 		"Control"
(2007) 		"Shake It"
(2008)
Music video
"Control" on YouTube

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

Accolades for "Control"
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

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Control" (Weird Science remix)4:14
US CD single
No.TitleLength
1."Control" (radio edit)3:10
2."Control" (album version)3:19
UK CD single
No.TitleLength
1."Control"3:19
2."Control" (instrumental)3:19

Credits and personnel edit

Credits for "Control" adapted from album's liner notes.[4]

Release history edit

Release history for "Control"
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

  1. ^ a b Hall, Mackenzie (September 7, 2016). "10 neon pop-punk songs you can headbang to". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Available for Airplay Archive: 2007 – December". FMQB. Archived from the original on March 22, 2013. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Paul Lester (December 8, 2008). "No 445: Metro Station". The Guardian. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Metro Station (booklet). Columbia. 2007.
  5. ^ Johan Wippsson (October 28, 2008). "Metro Station Live Aol Sessions Performance". Melodic. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  6. ^ Johan Wippsson (March 19, 2015). "Metro Station - Control - Single". Melodic. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  7. ^ Joe DeAndrea. "Metro Station - Metro Station - Album Review". AbsolutePunk. Archived from the original on August 2, 2012. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  8. ^ Nat Morris. "Review: Metro Station - Metro Station [Album]". AltSounds. Archived from the original on May 17, 2012. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  9. ^ a b Mary Huhn (December 30, 2008). "The 208 Best Songs of 2008". New York Post. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  10. ^ "Control (2008) by Metro Station". IMVDb.com. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  11. ^ "Metro Station – Behind The Scenes Of Control (Altpress.com Exclusive)". Alternative Press. March 24, 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  12. ^ "Control - Single by Metro Station". Apple Music. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
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