Control (Metro Station song)
2007 single by Metro Station
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"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]
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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 | |||
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| Producer | S*A*M and Sluggo | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Control" on YouTube | ||||
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]
Accolades
| Publication | Country | Accolade | Year | Rank | Ref. |
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| New York Post | United States | "Best Songs of 2008" | 2008 | 67 | [9] |
Music video
The music video for "Control" was released on February 28, 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
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Control" (Weird Science remix) | 4:14 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Control" (radio edit) | 3:10 |
| 2. | "Control" (album version) | 3:19 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Control" | 3:19 |
| 2. | "Control" (instrumental) | 3:19 |
Credits and personnel
Credits for "Control" adapted from album's liner notes.[4]
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| United States | December 17, 2007 | Alternative radio | Columbia | [2] |
| Various | August 19, 2008 | Sony | [12] | |
| United Kingdom | March 2009 | Contemporary hit radio | Columbia | [3] |