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Fantasies [Explicit Lyrics]

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  • Audio CD (27 April 2009)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Explicit Lyrics
  • Label: Sony
  • ASIN: B001SZ29NC
  • Other Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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'Fantasies' is the fourth album by Canadian indie rock bandMetric. Fronted by the talented Emily Haines, Metric have garnered acclaim for their combination of synth-driven pop and melodic rock. This outing sees the band record a dense andintriguing record which recalls the sound and influence of great alternative bands of the nineties such as The Breedersand the Smashing Pumpkins. Includes the single 'Help I'm Alive'.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Metric play it safe, but Haines is in top form in this well produced album, 9 April 2009
By Craig Lam (Aberdeen, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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This is an extremely accessible and catchy album. The songs are varied in dynamics (there can be interludes and key changes and crescendoes all in the same song) and the melodies are mostly pop hooks. This is not a hard hitting, heavy sounding album like Live it Out was, but it is still exceptionably likeable. The production is silky and definitely less raw sounding than Live it Out.

The venom in this album is to be found in the often satirical lyrics, rather than the music itself. The commentary seems to be directed more towards fame, celebrity, and the media than big business or government, though that is strictly my personal interpretation.
From Front Row:
"I'm in the front row with a bottle
Don't know what I can't decide
I'm in the front row I'm a model
Don't know what I can't describe

Burned out stars they shine so bright
All of us
Burned out stars they shine so bright"

Haines' vocals are far better on thus album than on Live it Out. Her range has improved and she uses her ability to change the tone of a song completely with vocal sleight-of-hand to great effect. Definitely a "performance" in the strongest sense of the word: the changes in her voice almost act out the lyrics.

The bad:
I feel that they, as a band, have the talent to do more than this. Fantasies is a great alt-rock/pop album, but it isn't the departure that Live it Out was, and the radio friendly nature of some of the songs may turn off die hard fans of their previous album. On the other side of the coin: fans of their earlier electro sound might be disappointed to learn that the synths have been minimised yet again. I was hoping for more Grow Up and Blow Away keyboard sounds, but I suspect they're intent on moving away from that style.

In conclusion, I think that most Metric fans will be pleased with this album, even if it might not blow them away, at least we finally have a new album to listen to, and there are some great tracks on here.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Dynamite!, 25 May 2009
By B. Mcilroy (Edinburgh) - See all my reviews
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It's very rare that you love an album the first time you listen to it - so be warned! This record is simply fantastic. I've been a fan of Metric since seeing them at SXSW a few years back - I'd never heard of them before and they blew me and the rest of the crowd away.
The songs are innovative and uplifting and I just can't get enough of Emily Haines' beautiful voice.
Buy this, appreciate and spread the word.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive, 22 May 2009
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Like the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs Canadian rockers Metric have discovered synthesisers and on this album make a good job of blending them into their sound. The songs here are very accessible, almost poppy in places but still recognisably Metric. Driven along by punchy drums, guitars and the aforementioned synths this is thoroughly enjoyable. Emily Haines has a fine, distictive voice and the band rock out effectively. The lyrics are thoughtful and overall there is a lot to recommend here. I would single out 'Satellite Mind' and 'Front' as excellent rockers, whilst songs like 'Twilight Galaxy' and 'Blindness' are more reflective. This album deserves to find a wider audience than 'Live It Out' and overall I think it is a more interesting and varied collection.
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