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Metric Revisits Past Glory on Tenth Album 'Romanticize'
4 May
Summary
- Metric's tenth album revisits their signature millennial synth-rock sound.
- The album aims to recapture the band's past glories and peak era.
- Producer Gavin Brown lent a glossy touch to the new record.
Canadian synth-rock quartet Metric has released their tenth album, "Romanticize the Dive." The record focuses on recapturing the band's signature sound and past glories, aiming for a nostalgic feel.
Led by Emily Haines, the band has evolved over 25 years, with their peak success in the late 2000s. "Romanticize the Dive" features producer Gavin Brown, who previously worked on their platinum-selling albums "Fantasies" and "Synthetica."
The album explores themes of hindsight and past experiences, with Haines reflecting on her early days. It combines buzzing synths and electric guitars, aiming for the optimistic vibe of the Obama era.
While some tracks like "Time Is a Bomb" and "As if You're Here" showcase Haines' lyrical storytelling, others like "Victim of Luck" and "Time Is a Bomb" lean heavily on rehashed elements.
Despite strong vocal performances, some lyrics are described as awkward. The band's influences are also noted, with some arrangements resembling other artists' work, potentially overshadowing Metric's own melodies.
