Someone in Control

Someone in Control is the third studio album by American rock band Trapt, released on September 13, 2005 by Warner Bros. Records. The album debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart, with approximatively 61,400 copies sold.[1] Three singles were released: "Stand Up", "Waiting", and "Disconnected (Out of Touch)". Someone in Control was co-produced by Trapt and Don Gilmore. The lyrics were written by Chris Brown, music written by Trapt. As of April 2006, the album has sold 263,000 copies.

Someone in Control
Studio album by Trapt
Released	September 13, 2005
Recorded	April – August 2005 at NRG Studios in North Hollywood, California
Genre	Post-grunge nu metal alternative metal alternative rock
Length	41:00
Label	Warner Bros.
Producer	Don Gilmore
Trapt chronology
Trapt (2002) Someone in Control (2005) Trapt Live! (2007)
Singles from Someone in Control
"Stand Up" Released: July 12, 2005 "Waiting" Released: January 17, 2006 "Disconnected (Out of Touch)" Released: 2006

Despite the anticipation before the release, the album failed to catch the success of their debut album, possibly due to the lack of a hit single, and it was accidentally produced using last-second timing due to a failed trio-agreement with one insider. Following the disappointing sales of the album, Trapt was asked to leave from Warner Bros. Records.

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
Blender	[3]
Wise Men Promotions	[4]

AllMusic's Johnny Loftus saw promise in the band's sophomore record elevating their 21st century SoCal proto-metal template with tracks like "Disconnected (Out of Touch)", "Waiting" and "Influence", saying they "succeed at constricting that sound, building some internal tension that gives Trapt some life outside their formula."[2] Tom Beaujour of Blender found Chris Taylor Brown's vocals "overwrought" throughout the track listing and backhandedly complimented his bandmates' "preternatural command" of radio-ready nu-metal, concluding that "So even if Brown isn't exaggerating when he claims, "I'm always questioning my sanity," at least he won't have any trouble paying for a good shrink."[3]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Disconnected (Out of Touch)"	3:47
2.	"Waiting"	3:50
3.	"Victim"	3:59
4.	"Stand Up"	3:59
5.	"Lost Realist"	4:06
6.	"Skin Deep"	3:45
7.	"Influence"	4:09
8.	"Repeat Offender"	3:16
9.	"Bleed Like Me"	3:27
10.	"Use Me to Use You"	3:29
11.	"Product of My Own Design"	3:32

Other media

"Alibi" released as a bonus track on Walmart.com with claim code found on the inside of the compact disc.

Album cover

The man depicted in the album artwork as the schoolteacher, businessman, and preacher, is James McGrew, of Nashville, Tennessee, who has actually worked as an elementary school teacher, business finance manager, and church lay pastor in the past.

Band members

• Chris Brown – lead vocals
• Simon Ormandy – guitar
• Pete Charell – bass
• Aaron 'Monty' Montgomery – drums

Personnel and recording

• Produced by Don Gilmore and Trapt
• Recorded by Don Gilmore at NRG Studios, CA
• Mixed by Tom Lord-Alge at South Beach Studios, FL
• Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, NYC
• Keyboards and Programming: John O'Brien

Chart positions

Album Chart (2005) Peak position Billboard 200[1] 14

Singles Year Song US Alt. [5] US Main. 2005 "Stand Up" 17 3 2006 "Waiting" 27 20

References

1. "Someone in Control - Trapt". Billboard.
2. Loftus, Johnny. "Someone in Control - Trapt". AllMusic. Retrieved August 16, 2011.
3. Beaujour, Tom. "Trapt - Someone in Control". Blender. Archived from the original on November 23, 2005. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
4. Ethan G. "Trapt Someone in Control Review Christian Perspective". Wise Men Promotions. Archived from the original on November 25, 2006. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
5. "Trapt Alternative Songs Chart History". Billboard.