Out of Control (Hoobastank song) explained

Out of Control
Cover:Hoobastank_Out_of_Control.jpg
Alt:The cover features the band inside a glass room with bright lights behind them.
Type:single
Artist:Hoobastank featuring Ian Watkins and Jamie Oliver
Album:The Reason
Released:November 4, 2003
Genre:Alternative metal[1]
Length:2:44
Label:Island
Prev Title:Remember Me
Prev Year:2002
Next Title:The Reason
Next Year:2004

"Out of Control" is a song by American rock band Hoobastank, released as the lead single from their second studio album, The Reason (2003). It charted at 16 on the US Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and at No. 9 on the US Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.

Feature

Welsh alternative metal band Lostprophets’ frontman Ian Watkins and turntablist Jamie Oliver made a guest appearance, singing on the song’s chorus.[2]

Music video

The music video was directed by Nathan Cox.[3] It features the group going into a club and performs while getting dizzy as crowds cheer them on.

Charts

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hoobastank Rock and Reel in 'Out of Control' Video . https://web.archive.org/web/20220805003525/https://www.mtv.com/news/tqdhxr/hoobastank-rock-and-reel-in-out-of-control-video . dead . August 5, 2022 . .
  2. Web site: Hoobastank Heist a Pawn Shop in a Dark new Video. https://web.archive.org/web/20220812211307/https://www.mtv.com/news/swz9s3/hoobastank-heist-pawn-shop-in-dark-new-video-expound-upon-life-philosophy. dead. August 12, 2022.
  3. Web site: Nathan Cox Credits. Nathan Cox. July 5, 2023. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110820072447/http://nathancox.net/credits.html. August 20, 2011.
  4. 2004 The Year in Charts: Most-Played Modern Rock Songs. Billboard Radio Monitor. 12. 51. 29. December 17, 2004.