Do you love Metric?
By wyrdsister
@wyrdsister (584)
Canada
December 10, 2006 9:33am CST
I can't believe there are no discussions about the Canadian indie rock band, Metric. It's about time there was one, so here it is!
Want to know more about Metric? Here is a blurb from Wikipedia:
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Metric is a Canadian indie rock band. Originally formed in 1998 in New York City, they are currently based in Toronto, Ontario.
The band consists of vocalist and keyboardist Emily Haines, guitarist James Shaw, bassist Josh Winstead and drummer Joules Scott-Key. Their first full-length album, Old World Underground, Where Are You Now?, was released in 2003. Their newest album, Live It Out, was released on October 4, 2005 and was nominated for the 2006 Polaris Music Prize for the Canadian Album of The Year as well as earning the Juno Award nomination for Best Alternative Album.
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Metric's official website is at http://www.ilovemetric.com/ Check it out for sample of their music, concert dates, and band news. Metric is a fantastic band, WELL worth checking out.
Now, it's your turn to talk about how much you love Metric!
~Wyrdsister
5 responses
@kristypants (305)
• Canada
12 Dec 06
I love Metric. And I loved them long before they were cool. lol. Not to sound like an indie snob or anything.
Emily Haines is great. Have you listened to her solo album at all?
@wyrdsister (584)
• Canada
12 Dec 06
Hey, go ahead and sound like an indie snob! :) I don't quite have the indie snob cred, so I like hanging out with people who do. ;)
And no, I haven't heard her solo album yet. I hope to see her solo show in a few months when she swings by where I live. I SO enjoyed the Metric show I saw a few months ago. Emily is such a fantastic performer!
Thanks for commenting!
~Wyrdsister
@Eborsisk (195)
• United States
31 Dec 06
I think the stuff I heard is pretty good. They play one of their songs at a club I go to regularly. I dance to it everytime they play it. My sister is a big fan of them and that is how I heard them. My sister also has her solos album. I think I heard some of that and thought it was pretty good too.
@milkymoon (119)
• United States
1 Apr 07
I totally LOVE Metric. I first heard them in my friend's car when she was driving me home, and I just fell in love. My favorite song is "Combat Baby" and it's always stuck in my head! I also really like "Calculation Theme." Buuttt, they are ALL good, if you ask me.
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@wyrdsister (584)
• Canada
23 May 07
"Calculation Theme" makes me swoon! It's the song that got me into Metric. :)
@magikrose (5429)
• United States
10 Dec 06
Hmmm never heard of them. Send me a CD and I will listen to it and then I will let you know. LOL
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@wyrdsister (584)
• Canada
11 Dec 06
What kind of music do you like to listen to? From that I could probably guess if you'd like Metric or not. :)
Thanks for your response!
~Wyrdsister
@coldhearts (133)
• Indonesia
18 Dec 06
this is one of cool band from canada .... i love this band ... a band with female vocals .. my favourit song is " poster of a girl " and the old album " rock me now "
i love metric :D
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@wyrdsister (584)
• Canada
20 Dec 06
Yay! It's good to know that they are getting international exposure. :) Thanks for commenting!
~Wyrdsister
@Vhaeos (153)
• United States
31 Jan 07
I first heard this band on Pandora. I've got no idea what made it recommend it to me, but, I'm happy it did. I knew pretty much right away that I needed to grab this album. Her voice is so great, and the song (Police and the Private) was weirdly relaxing. I need to look into their other albums & her solo work, just haven't got around to it yet
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@wyrdsister (584)
• Canada
2 Mar 07
The Police and the Private is such a great song! I occasionally get it stuck in my head for days at a time and walk around singing it under my breath. :) If you ever get a chance to see them live, do it! Emily is a great performer.
Wyrdsister
