Metro Station (album)

In 2005, Mason Musso and Trace Cyrus agreed to meet on the set of Hannah Montana, which starred Mason's brother, Mitchel, and Trace's sister, Miley. Sharing musical interests, they decided to form a band.{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-feb-15-et-metro15-story.html|title=Another Cyrus, another career|author=August Brown|work=Los Angeles Times|date=February 15, 2008|access-date=April 10, 2023}} Shortly thereafter, Cyrus recruited Blake Healy from Synthetic Joy{{cite web|url=https://panthernow.com/2008/11/14/metro-station-past-and-present-discussed/|title=Metro Station past and present discussed|author=Crystal Fernandez|date=November 14, 2008|access-date=July 26, 2022}} and the Bum Out Eternal as a keyboardist, synthesist, and bassist. The group released the song "Seventeen Forever" on MySpace in 2006, topping the MySpace Music's Unsigned Bands chart and garnered the attention of drummer Anthony Improgo, who joined the band.{{cite web|url=https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-2008-08-30-4180855-story.html|title=Metro Station is shaking off "Hannah Montana" ties|website=The Morning Call|author=John J. Moser|date=August 30, 2008|access-date=September 11, 2022}} In late 2006, the group signed with Columbia/Red Ink after an intern at Red Ink discovered the band while perusing the website's music pages.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/310657/metro-station/biography|title=Metro Station - Biography|magazine=Billboard|author=Andrew Leahey|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151110170548/http://www.billboard.com/artist/310657/metro-station/biography|archivedate=November 10, 2015|access-date=April 10, 2023}}

The group headed to New York City to record their debut studio album.{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/metro-station-mn0000614830/biography|title=Metro Station Biography by Andrew Leahey|website=AllMusic|author=Andrew Leahey|access-date=April 10, 2023}} It was produced by S*A*M and Sluggo, Joshua Cain and Justin Pierre. The band has cited inspiration from The Postal Service, Forever The Sickest Kids and The Killers when making the album.{{cite web|url=http://wedontbuyyourmerch.com/wordpress/?page_id=35|title=Metro Station Interview|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090209072051/http://wedontbuyyourmerch.com/wordpress/?page_id=35|archivedate=February 9, 2009|access-date=April 10, 2023}}

"Kelsey" was released as the first single on August 7, 2007.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/kelsey-single/261083681|title=Kelsey - Single by Metro Station|website=Apple Music|access-date=October 25, 2021}} The song peaked at number 25 in New Zealand and at number one on the Billboard Dance Singles Sales chart.{{cite web|url=https://charts.nz/search.asp?cat=s&search=Metro+Station|title=charts.nz - New Zealand charts portal|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=October 25, 2021}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/metro-station/chart-history/dsa/|title=Metro Station Chart History: Dance Singles Sales|magazine=Billboard|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029211720/https://www.billboard.com/music/metro-station/chart-history/dsa/|archivedate=October 29, 2021|access-date=October 25, 2021}}

The second single, "Control", was released on December 17, 2007, but saw no commercial success.{{cite web|title=Available for Airplay Archive: 2007 – December |url=http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16771#2003 |website=FMQB |access-date=December 27, 2022 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130322142732/http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16771 |archive-date=March 22, 2013}} The song was released in the UK in the spring of 2009.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/dec/08/new-band-metro-station|title=No 445: Metro Station|website=The Guardian|author=Paul Lester|date=December 8, 2008|access-date=September 13, 2022}}

"Shake It" was released as the third single from the album and was serviced to alternative radio on April 1, 2008.{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/mail/archive/eweekly/alternative/2008-3-25.html|title=AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly|work=AllAccess|date=March 25, 2008|access-date=July 2, 2016}} The song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/metro-station/chart-history/hsi/|title=Metro Station Album & Song Chart History - Hot 100|magazine=Billboard|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117184635/https://www.billboard.com/artist/metro-station/chart-history/hsi/|archivedate=November 17, 2021|access-date=January 28, 2011}} and reached the top 10 in multiple countries including Canada, Australia and the UK.{{cite magazine|url= https://www.billboard.com/artist/metro-station/chart-history/can/|title=Metro Station Album & Song Chart History - Canadian Hot 100|magazine=Billboard|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117184205/https://www.billboard.com/artist/metro-station/chart-history/can/|archivedate=November 17, 2021|access-date=January 28, 2011}}{{cite web|url=http://australian-charts.com/search.asp?search=Metro+Station&cat=s|title=australian-charts.com - Australian charts portal|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=January 28, 2011}}{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/5415/metro-station/|title=The Official Charts Company - Metro Station |publisher=Official Charts Company |access-date=January 28, 2011 }} The single has sold 1.2 million copies and was certified 2× Platinum in the US.{{cite web|url=https://www.sony.com/en_us/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-music-entertainment/2008/metro-station-ready-to-launch-disco-balls-blow-up-dolls-the-groups-first-ever-north-american-headline-tour-beginning-in-october.html|title=Metro Station Ready to Launch 'Disco Balls & Blow Up Dolls,' the Group's First Ever North American Headline Tour Beginning in October|website=Sony|publisher=Sony Music Entertainment|date=August 19, 2008|access-date=October 24, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=metro+station#search_section|title=RIAA - Gold & Platinum|publisher=Recording Industry Association of America|access-date=January 28, 2011}}

The fourth and final single "Seventeen Forever" was released on December 13, 2008.{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230309155323/https://www.sanity.com.au/products/2118769|url=https://www.sanity.com.au/products/2118769|url-status=live|title=Buy Seventeen Forever Online|website=Sanity|date=December 13, 2008|archive-date=March 9, 2023|access-date=March 9, 2023}} It peaked at number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold in the US.

{{Music ratings

|rev1 = AbsolutePunk

|rev1score = (7.8/10){{Cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=263302|title=Metro Station - Metro Station - Album Review|author=Joe DeAndrea|website=AbsolutePunk|access-date=December 22, 2022|archive-date=August 2, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120802062834/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=263302}}

|rev2 = AllMusic

|rev2score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}[{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r1205935|pure_url=yes}} AllMusic review]

|rev3 = AltSounds

|rev3score = (43%){{cite web|url=http://hangout.altsounds.com/reviews/105528-review-metro-station-metro-station-album.html|title=Review: Metro Station - Metro Station [Album]|website=AltSounds|author=Nat Morris|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120517081200/http://hangout.altsounds.com:80/reviews/105528-review-metro-station-metro-station-album.html|archivedate=May 17, 2012|access-date=October 9, 2023}}

|rev4 = Melodic

|rev4Score ={{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite web|url=http://melodic.net/album/metro-station-metro-station|title=Metro Station - Metro Station|website=Melodic|author=Kaj Roth|date=September 29, 2007|access-date=July 2, 2023}}

|rev5 = NME

|rev5score = {{Rating|2|5}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews-metro-station-10252-320601|title=Album Review: Metro Station|website=NME |date=March 29, 2009}}

|rev6 = Rock Louder

|rev6score = {{Rating|2|5}}{{cite web|url=http://www.rocklouder.co.uk/articles/7214/Metro-Station---Metro-Station.html|title=Metro Station - Metro Station|website=Rock Louder|author=John Webber|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090627031417/http://www.rocklouder.co.uk/articles/7214/Metro-Station---Metro-Station.html|archivedate=June 27, 2009|access-date=June 17, 2024}}

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The album was met with mixed reviews from music critics. Andrew Leahey from AllMusic gave the album a 2.5 out of 5 star rating. Criticizing the album, he stated, "not much exists beneath the polished sheen of teenaged lyrics and electronica-lite." However, he praised keyboardist Blake Healy's work as he remarked, "he is the band's secret weapon, supporting his two frontmen with enough bubbling synth to keep the ship float." NME gave the album a 2 out of 5 star rating, and complimented the songs "Shake It" and "California" as "standout moments." Nat Morris of AltSounds felt that the first half of the album were poor, but stated "from track 6 onwards the album turns decidedly upwards." John Webber of Rock Louder remarked, "This record, for all intents and purposes, is a well produced pop record that does nothing to bring disrepute to the fact that the Cyrus family can hold their own in an ever so fickle industry, and with the right team behind them, they could be absolutely massive."

Joe DeAndrea of AbsolutePunk gave a positive review stating, "This album proves that this isn't just a band that'll write one popular song and disappear from the scene in a couple of years. They have talent, they're young, and they'll keep getting better." DeAndrea also compared the group to Panic! at the Disco for their ability at "writing fun, catchy tunes." Kaj Roth of Melodic noted, "there are plenty of 80's vibes over this album but still with a modern touch - this is what you get if you mix The Cure with Fountains of Wayne." Kendal Gapinski of Lancaster Online stated, "The entire CD sounds like a block party in the middle of summer. Songs like 'California' and 'True to Me' keep the album upbeat. Mixed in are slower songs, with more sentimental lyrics, like 'Now That We're Done'. While not an intellectual album, the songs represent the quintessential teen. It's an album for teens, by teens. Heartbreak, love and just having a good time are the central themes."{{cite web|url=https://lancasteronline.com/features/music-review-perfect-pool-party-pop/article_b5f608f7-81bb-5d01-9113-94436d52a953.html|title=Music Review: Perfect pool party pop|website=Lancaster Online|author=Kendal A. Gapinski|date=June 26, 2008|access-date=June 17, 2024}}

The album debuted at number 189 on the US Billboard 200 and reached number 39 as its highest position on chart. The album also peaked at number one on the Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart. The album reached the Billboard 200 year-end chart at number 182 in 2008 and the Top Dance/Electronic Albums year-end chart at number two. That same year, the album sold 87,000 copies.{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/ml5bfe/metro-stations-trace-cyrus-isnt-standing-in-the-shadow-of-half-sister-miley|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602212347/https://www.mtv.com/news/ml5bfe/metro-stations-trace-cyrus-isnt-standing-in-the-shadow-of-half-sister-miley|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 2, 2023|title=Metro Station's Trace Cyrus Isn't Standing In The Shadow Of Half-Sister Miley|website=MTV|author=Chris Harris|date=June 11, 2008|access-date=October 24, 2021}} Since, it has sold approximately 400,000 copies in the United States.{{citation needed|date=June 2024}}

{{Track listing

|all_writing = Metro Station, except "True to Me" by Metro Station, Sam Hollander and Dave Katz

|title1= Seventeen Forever

|length1= 2:54

|title2= Control

|length2= 3:20

|title3= Kelsey

|length3= 3:37

|title4= Shake It

|length4= 2:59

|title5= Wish We Were Older

|length5= 2:55

|title6= Now that We're Done

|length6= 3:28

|title7= True to Me

|length7= 2:52

|title8= Tell Me What to Do

|length8= 3:09

|title9= California

|length9= 2:42

|title10= Disco

|length10= 2:41

|total_length = 30:56

}}

{{Track listing

|headline = UK bonus tracks

|title11= After the Fall

|length11= 2:58

|title12= Shake It

|note12= The Lindbergh Palace Remix

|length12= 6:25

|total_length= 40:19}}

{{Track listing

|headline = Japan bonus tracks{{cite web|title=Metro Station : Metro Station|url=https://www.hmv.co.jp/artist_Metro-Station_000000000374768/item_Metro-Station-Ltd_3567621|publisher=HMV |access-date=October 19, 2024}}

|title11= Comin' Around

|length11= 2:41

|title12= Shake It

|note12= The Lindbergh Palace Remix

|length12= 6:25

|total_length= 40:02}}

{{Track listing

|headline = Deluxe edition{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/7t1KO1XCs1mYeiJTiiVhJW|title=Metro Station - Album by Metro Station|website=Spotify|access-date=October 19, 2024}}

|title11 = Seventeen Forever

|note11 = acoustic version

|length11 = 1:54

|title12 = Kelsey

|note12 = acoustic version

|length12 = 3:28

|title13 = Shake It

|note13 = Lenny B Remix – extended version

|length13 = 7:15

|total_length = 43:33}}

Credits for Metro Station adapted from AllMusic.{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/metro-station-mw0000492011/credits|title=Metro Station - Metro Station Credits|website=AllMusic|accessdate=July 20, 2022}}

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;Metro Station

• Trace Cyrus – lead guitar, vocals
• Blake Healy – synthesizer, beats
• Anthony Improgo – drums
• Mason Musso – vocals, rhythm guitar

;Additional musicians

• Joshua Cain – bass, guitar
• Ghost of Harlem – bass
• Sean Gould – guitar
• Justin Pierre – guitar, backing vocals

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;Production

• Ed Ackerson – engineer
• Arjun Agerwala – engineer
• Will Brierre – assistant engineer
• Joshua Cain – producer
• Julian Gilbert – photography
• Sean Gould – engineer
• Matt Govaere – art direction
• Blake Healy - programming
• Sam Hollander - composer
• Maureen Kenny - A&R
• Mark Needham - mixing
• Justin Pierre - producer
• Scott Riebling - engineer
• S*A*M and Sluggo - producer

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