Control (Metro Station song) explained

Control
Cover:Control Metro Station.jpg
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Type:single
Artist:Metro Station
Album:Metro Station
Released:December 17, 2007
Genre:Neon pop-punk[1]
Label:Columbia
Producer:S*A*M and Sluggo
Prev Title:Kelsey
Prev Year:2007
Next Title:Shake It
Next Year:2008

"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

"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

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]

Music video

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]

Credits and personnel

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

Production

Release history

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DateFormatLabel
United StatesDecember 17, 2007Alternative radioColumbia
VariousAugust 19, 2008Sony[12]
United KingdomMarch 2009Contemporary hit radioColumbia

Notes and References

  1. 10 neon pop-punk songs you can headbang to. Alternative Press. Hall, Mackenzie. September 7, 2016. June 28, 2023.
  2. Web site: Available for Airplay Archive: 2007 – December . . February 11, 2023 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130322142732/http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16771 . March 22, 2013.
  3. Web site: No 445: Metro Station. The Guardian. Paul Lester. December 8, 2008. February 11, 2023.
  4. Metro Station. 2007. booklet. Columbia.
  5. Web site: Metro Station Live Aol Sessions Performance. Johan Wippsson. Melodic. October 28, 2008. March 5, 2024.
  6. Web site: Metro Station - Control - Single. Melodic. Johan Wippsson. March 19, 2015. March 5, 2024.
  7. Web site: Metro Station - Metro Station - Album Review. Joe DeAndrea. AbsolutePunk. December 22, 2022. August 2, 2012. https://archive.today/20120802062834/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=263302.
  8. Web site: Review: Metro Station - Metro Station [Album]]. AltSounds. Nat Morris. https://web.archive.org/web/20120517081200/http://hangout.altsounds.com:80/reviews/105528-review-metro-station-metro-station-album.html. May 17, 2012. October 9, 2023.
  9. Web site: The 208 Best Songs of 2008. New York Post. Mary Huhn. December 30, 2008. March 5, 2024.
  10. Web site: Control (2008) by Metro Station. IMVDb.com. February 11, 2023.
  11. Metro Station – Behind The Scenes Of Control (Altpress.com Exclusive). Alternative Press. March 24, 2008. February 11, 2023.
  12. Web site: Control - Single by Metro Station. Apple Music. February 11, 2023.

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