"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" 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]
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.
Title
Length
1.
"Control" (Weird Science remix)
4:14
US CD single
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Control" (radio edit)
3:10
2.
"Control" (album version)
3:19
UK CD single
No.
Title
Length
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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