Erin 19 Posted February 3, 2011 I'm so lazy to make a description right now. But I'll make a simple one. This is Metric They're a canadian indie rock band. They've been around for ages. Of course, that means the late 90's. They were originally just Emily Haines (Blond chick) and James Shaw (short haired white guy next to her). They lived in a lobby in New York, and shared the place with some other musicians, now in bands like Yeah yeah yeahs and Broken Social Scene (Shaw is a member too). Soon, basist Joshua Winstead and drummer Jules Scott-key joined to make what it's currently known as Metric, though their previous name was 'Mainstream'. They were barely teenagers when they started, but they recorded a non-released album 'Grow up & Blow Away'. They played those song in gigs and festivals, but never released it in the end because 'it didn't feel like the kind of music they wanted to make anymore'. So in 2003, they released 'Old World Underground, Where Are You Now?'. And so their career 'oficially' started. You can tell they like to change their sound through every record you listen. It's indie rock all the way down, but with different tunes in it. But it's a really cool change. They're now worldwide known for making Eclipse's title song 'Eclipse (I'm yours)'. Can't realy say if they're indie anymore. But hey, they are awesome. They deserveto be known worldwide. Anyway, this is my favourite non-japanese band. Try them out. I'll put some of their songs (from different records, chronological order) and let me know what you think: sKzep5xKDl8 From Mainstream EP. Their very first pieces of work. VsGB9w7ctD4 From the firstly non-released record (later released in 2007, not remastered) Grow Up & Blow Away cEsr5Mm3JfE Their most widely known song before Eclipse. Dead disco babe. From Old World Underground KgFMFkl-Du8 From Live it Out. 4v04Ukn5Huk Live it Out from... well, you know. LqldwoDXHKg Gimme Sympathy, from their latest record 'Fantasies'. LRnulrnIYgY And I had to add my favourite. Collect Call, also from Fantasies. So, The Beatles or the Rolling Stones? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fitear1590 2414 Posted February 3, 2011 Is it sad that I only know Metric because of the film, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World? (They provided the song "black sheep" that the movie band "The Clash at Demonhead" sings) DGB4VDQI6XM I'll have to check out these other songs though. Thanks erin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peace Heavy mk II 7200 Posted February 4, 2011 If they're from Scott Pilgrim then I can't help by sense waves of indie douche-baggory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erin 19 Posted February 4, 2011 Black sheep was going to be in Fantasies, but it didn't make it to the final cut. You can see why now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 1 Posted February 4, 2011 LOVE this band. Seen them live once. Fantasies is my favourite album. I think they are recording a new album for release this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erin 19 Posted February 4, 2011 They are, indeed. Through lives they've said they're creating new material. So probably arounf July or August will have a new wonderful album. And I envy you for being in their live Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tosinn 3 Posted February 14, 2011 They've been one of my favorite bands for 5 years now. I absolutely love "Old World Underground, Where Are You Now?" It's my favorite album by them. But then again, everything they've done is pure fucking gold. I can't wait until their new release! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erin 19 Posted March 27, 2011 I must insist: this is one of the best fucking bands alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
