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Fantasies

MetricMP3 Music
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  • Original Release Date: April 14, 2009
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
I highly recommend this band and album to anyone. GoAskAlice777  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
Love this CD, So happy I bought this and I hope to see them in person.. Ronnie D. Phillips  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
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37 of 41 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant surprise. July 16, 2009
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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.
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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Pleasure June 20, 2009
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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.
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22 of 27 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Metric Makes Us Move April 22, 2009
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"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!
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5.0 out of 5 stars More love for Metric.
The band that keeps on giving. Some really good songs on this cd and while some say its basically the same as "Synthetica", I say its just as enjoyable. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Baxter
5.0 out of 5 stars Album of the millenium
this band and this music will stand as the cornerstone for new music of the next decade. Metric Fantasies is a blend of perfection and good old solid rock and roll.
Published 13 days ago by Paul D. Lauterbach
5.0 out of 5 stars Metric's Vision
Love this CD, So happy I bought this and I hope to see them in person..Come to NASHVILLE SOON...Please.. Add a tour date here..Thank you..Ronnie
Published 16 days ago by Ronnie D. Phillips
4.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite Groups
This is a great album. I saw this group at the ACL fest... They sound as good live as they do recorded.
Published 20 days ago by P. Robin Purviance
5.0 out of 5 stars a Fantastic Fantasy...
Love! Love! LOVE! This entire album. Catchy songs, fun lyrics, happy I stumbled upon this awesome band! A must have for your collection if you're into synth rock.
Published 28 days ago by Sarah Predmore
5.0 out of 5 stars A Welcome Surprise
This CD was given to me as a gift because I love "Black Sheep", the song that Metric did for the Scott Pilgrim soundtrack. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Nimitz
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME
Great CD, I'm now sorry I did not buy it when it was first released!! A must hear. I bought this one for the cut Blindness and love the whole thing!
Published 2 months ago by M. Hoskinson
4.0 out of 5 stars Like "Garbage" but softer.
Try it if you like the vocalist from Garbage, mixed with a bit of softer/synthetic sweetness in tone. Not pop sweetness - check out the previews.
Published 3 months ago by Adeptus Astartes Mechanicus
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Music
4 out of 5

I like this kind of music. I would consider it alternative music and very similar to Silversun Pickups.
Published 3 months ago by Joseph Demke
4.0 out of 5 stars Alternatively Speaking
I really like this band! So, now with the great price and quick delivery I got this album and will get more of Metric in the near future.
Thanks!
Published 3 months ago by Mary Rasor
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