Metric Fantasies 2010 issue UK Deluxe Edition 2-CD album set - Originally released in 2009, this deluxe edition of 'Fantasies' comes with a Bonus Disc featuring ten tracks including covers, remixes, acoustic recordings and a mini documenta... more »ry about the making of the album. Complete with a limited edition poster designed by the band.« less
All Artists:Metric Title:Fantasies Members Wishing: 8 Total Copies: 0 Release Date: 5/25/2010 Album Type: Import Number of Discs: 2 SwapaCD Credits: 2 UPC:875918007225
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Album Description
2010 issue UK Deluxe Edition 2-CD album set - Originally released in 2009, this deluxe edition of 'Fantasies' comes with a Bonus Disc featuring ten tracks including covers, remixes, acoustic recordings and a mini documentary about the making of the album. Complete with a limited edition poster designed by the band.
CD Reviews
Metric Makes Us Move
S.G.R. Black | Denton, Texas | 04/22/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
""We're so close to something better left unknown," a line from the obvious standout track, 'Gimme Sympathy,' is probably the best way to describe Metric's lastest outing, 'Fantasies,' an album that just teeters on the brink of a breakout or breakthrough album.
Being an avid and adoring fan of 'Live it Out,' I knew I wasn't going to hear anything like it, though it would have been nice and welcoming. Still, I am pleasantly surprised and fully satisfied with 'Fantasies.' There is plenty to love, I assure you. From the BIG guitars of 'Satellite Mind' and 'Sick Muse' to the new-wave coolness of 'Gimme Sympathy' to the sister track of 'The Police and the Private' (one of my favorite songs from 'Live it Out'), 'Collect Call', in which Emily pleas, "If somebody's got soul, you've got to make them move." Other great tracks include the energetic 'Gold Gun Girls' and 'Blindness' with its climactic anthemic ending that easily puts 'Fantasies' as one of the best releases this year!
I would greatly beg to differ in calling this album "a let down," because it simply isn't. Metric is progressing. The music is tighter and the lryics are more cohesive. 'Fantasies' is quite the logical step Metric was destined to take. It's an incredibly strong album from an excitingly killer band!
****1/2"
A Real Pleasure
Jay Young | Austin, TX USA | 06/20/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first heard of Metric on the podcast "Sound Opinions." The two gentlemen on the show, Jim and Greg, both gave Metric's newest album a "Buy It" rating on their "Buy it, Burn it, Trash it" scale. I liked the excerpts I heard, so I decided to download it, and I'm very glad I did. Metric has a wonderful Indie/New Wave sound that is a delight for fans of the genre. And if you're relatively unfamiliar with popular music and/or don't think you like it, I would recommend starting with Metric's "Fantasies," since it's so melodic and energetic, and will make for a good jumping-off point to explore other music of that type.
Lead singer Emily Haines and guitarist Jim Shaw are both probably best known for the cult favorite Broken Social Scene. But they both really shine in "Fantasies," which has electro-pop energy and an excellent vibe. The standout track is clearly "Gimme Sympathy." In it, Haines asks, "Who would you rather be? The Beatles or the Rolling Stones?" The implied answer is neither- the point is to get out of the need to ask yourself that kind of question. All of the songs seem to be about living outside the prescribed margins, so to speak. Haines' songwriting and singing skills and the rest of the band's musical energy combine to make this an excellent album."
A pleasant surprise.
Admiral Dave | Portland, OR United States | 07/16/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'm something of a musical gambler. If I hear a single on the radio that I like, I'll go ahead and get the whole album without previewing it. Often it turns out I only ever like the original single that hooked me, and sometimes there are one or two other good entries amid the rest of the list. Metric's "Fantasies" has turned out to be one of those rare gems that I thoroughly enjoy all the way through. In fact there are two or three tracks I think are better than the single that grabbed my attention ("Help, I'm Alive"). I highly recommend "Gimme Sympathy," "Twilight Galaxy," and "Blindness." The album ranges from mellow rock to slightly edgy, never harsh. Perfect for a quiet morning or lonely drive home."
4.5 Stars... Most accessible and best album yet from Metric
Paul Allaer | Cincinnati | 07/18/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Metric slowly bure surely keeps building towards a big break-through. I thought that the band's previous album, 2007's "Grow Up and Blow Away' might have been that break-through but in retrospect it is now clear that album, all its qualities, had some flaws as well. After a 2 year hiatus, Emily Haines and the rest of Metric comes roaring back.
"Fantasies" (10 tracks; 43 min.) starts off perfectly with an incredible strong 1-2-3 punch: opener "Help I'm Alive", followed by an even better "Sick Muse" (1st radio single), and then "Satellite Mind", the latter being my favorite track on this album, and insanely catchy. After taking a short breather on "Twilight Galaxy", the first half closes with "Gold Guns Girls", another can't-miss standout. Wow. I rate the album's Side A 5 stars. The second half starts off strongly with "Gimme Sympathy", where Emily asks "Gimme aympathy/After all of this is gone/Who would you rather be/The Beatles or the Rolling Stones" (hint: "Here Comes the Sun", from that same song). "Front Row" features a heavy but catchy guitar riff. The album closer "Stadium Love" is the arena-sized rocker you might expect from a title like that, and really the perfect summary of the album. I rate Side B 4 stars.
In all, this album is easily the most accssible, but also best, album to date. Very few weak moments. If commercial mainstream radio had any sense, a number of these songs could/should be a massive hit, but given what we know of radio these days (it seems that if it isn't Disney/Miley Cyrus/Jonas Bros or rap/hip-hop, it won't get played), I doubt it will happen. I cannot wait to see Metric out on tour for this album. Meanwhile, "Fantasies" is sure to make my "end of the year" list. Highly recommended!"
Metric continues to get better
S. Reddy | 06/06/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've been listening to Metric for a few years. My first exposure to their infectious and mildly social conscious rock was at one of their shows. Then I happened to take a trip to Toronto where I purchased two of their albums. I instantly loved the melodies and messages. This latest album also does not disappoint. Listen to "Sick Muse" and "Satellite Mind"--a couple of my favorite. Actually, start from the beginning and don't stop because the set has such a good flow."
