Control (Metro Station song)

"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

"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]

Accolades

Accolades for "Control"
Publication Country Accolade Year Rank Ref.
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

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

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

Release history

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]

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