Synthetica

I bought this CD because I'd read a good review in a Sunday paper and also because it's a Canadian band. Older people like me can easily continue to revolve around the music we listened to when we were younger and most of my downloads are to replace old vinyl tracks. My two daughters recognised this many years ago and when I dropped them off at school would ask me to switch the CD off before they opened the door! More recently they won't let me play any music at all - until this CD arrived. Some wonderful tracks, a teeny bit of swearing, which doesn't widen its appeal, and track 5 is very repetitive, so I tend to skip this. As soon as track 3 came up, however, I knew it was a winner and it sizzles along to track 8, Synthetica , and my current favourite the last track. ( the more you listen the more you appreciate it ) I love the way Emily sings in Track 3 "Then the storm returned for more" with that gentle Canadian drawl and also the way she sings in track 11 "Always said that love is not enough" Overall it's brilliant and I'm sure they'll make Canada proud, and as for me, now I can even open the car door or wind my window down !

I dont know Metric at all but loved the cover and thought I would check a tune or two out on you tube. On the basis of what I saw, I ordered the album and it arrived today. So, I have no idea whether they have changed direction, or how it compares to their earlier work, but I love this album. My 21 year old son just came in and wanted to know who was playing and is now speading the word. It's great guitar and synth power pop with a bit of attitude. If you like the Yeah Yeah Yeah's you will love this. Pretty safe to say I will be checking out their earlier stuff too. I hope its as good as this. Update 09/07/12: Just ordered their entire back catalogue as went to see them live at the o2 in Oxford last night and they were amazing......how on earth are this band not huge ??

I like this album, some of the songs are good like Artificial Nocturne (I like the progressiveness of this song just wish it had as much zest as Hustle Rose does, just when you think its going to let rip the song just fades out and falls flat.) and Lost kitten (this is the song that made me buy the album). Some songs however irritate me e.g Dream So Real, I get what the song is trying to convey, but it just sounds inferior to some of their other material. Furthermore the album cover is back to front, it's good that they are trying to stand out from the crowd (and it worked because I didn't even know that Metric had released a new album; until I picked the album up in a shop to see who it was by. The only reason I picked the CD up was because the cover was attractive), but eventually I got bored of using a rubbish mirror to read lyrics as it's quite taxing. Sometimes you just want to read the booklet without the aid of a mirror. Overall it's on par with Fantasies, but not as good as the fantastic Old World Underground, Where Are You Now? which features my favorite Metric song Hustle Rose,Grow up and Blow Away Which features the brilliant satirical Rock Me Now or Live It Out which was more alternative and featured some great tunes such as Patriarch on a Vespa, Handshakes and Monster Hospital. I prefer Metrics Jazzier or edgy Rock style more to the electronic airy feel that this album presents.

I'm a huge fan of Metric's Fantasies and didn't really know what to expect from their new album Synthetica. I wasn't disappointed. Although it lacks the more upbeat, 'f***-off' attitude of Fantasies, I actually feel Synthetica is a more sophisticated, grown up offering. The lyrics are more introspective but without losing the attitude or the honesty that makes Metric so enjoyable to listen to. This subtle development in their sound has allowed Synthetica to reach 'epic' in a way their previous albums never quite have. Five stars!

I never normally bother writing reviews but with this I just felt I had to. I fell in love with Fantasies and this album is an equal classic. "Lost Kitten" and "Clone" are personal favorites of mine but like Fantasies the whole album is a beaut. Most people will have likely never heard of these guys, which is a shame because they deserve to be huge. This band really are amazing, I cannot recommend them enough.

I found this band by chance whilst flicking through music channels on TV. Bought Synthetica on the strength of that and love it. Rare that I can listen to an album in full - but i can with this. If you like Blondie / New Order / Garbage / Madonna / Sneaker Pimps / St Etienne etc you'll love this. Gonna buy the rest of Metrics stuff!

This is a very good record from this group. Alternative music that makes you feel the real indie songs. And even it has a very curious thing, the lyrics in the sleeve are written in the wrong way round, but the cd brings you a little mirror in order to read correctly the lyrics.

This was my introduction to Metric and still one of their best albums (although I am keen to get my hands on Pagans In Vegas). Definitely recommended. Quality music from a quality band.

4.5*. SYNTHETICA is one of METRIC'S masterpieces! I'd purchased CD based on hearing "Youth Without Youth" (very catchy, strong melody!) & from first listen throughout learned there are many reasons to love this CD!! It's "All Songs Winners, No Fillers"!! I'm quite late in writing this review & can attest to the fact that 5+ years later, SYNTHETICA still gets frequent play! Emily Haines provides beautiful vocals as METRIC'S lead vocalist. The band & Emily are enormously talented & creative musicians who provide wonderful complimentary foils for each other. SYNTHETICA is electropop with hooks which could be regarded as having a rock leaning, combining guitars with synths. There is a bit of a darkness to the overall sound, so it's not overly "peppy" pop, neither would I consider it dance-pop, or is it so dark as to be considered goth. METRIC are inimitable! The cover art for SYNTHETICA is vastly intriguing & in keeping with the underlying theme of personal reflection; hence, the lyrics for the opening track, "Artificial Nocturne" are pretty raw (explicit rating) & in-your-face regarding self-examination. Generally, METRIC lyrics can delve pretty deeply; however, Emily Haines' luminous vocals provide a sharp contrast which keeps things from tipping over into a dark, cavernous abyss. This is a finely attuned gift the band have of a balancing act among the lyrics, music & Emily's vocals & it works on every level! That's a strong opener & sets a good pace. I'm reminded a bit of Depeche Mode & The Strokes, particularly on the title track "Synthetica" (music, not vocals!) but I haven't played them back-to-back to better hone in on this. "Breathing Underwater" is another particular favorite, really showcasing Emily's gorgeous, pure vocals & range. METRIC's SYNTHETICA is tantalizing enjoyable fun listen!!

Buona qualità audio e bene la puntualità nella consegna

One of those albums where there are no real dud tracks and many epic ones that you would buy the album for by themselves artificial nocturnal, speed the collapse, breathing underwater and synthetica come to mind. Interesting instrumentation and lyrics and great vocals.

Uno más para mi colección, llego como siempre en tiempo y bien empaquetado. No he podido escucharlo en mi tornamesa pero en cuanto pueda los actualizo. El color del vinilo es precioso. Si tienes la posibilidad no dudes.

素晴らしい出来です。 日本では確かにメジャーではないですが、それが何故なのか分からないほど素晴らしいです