Metric – Live It Out
Emily Haines, singer of Metric has a incredible voice. Their previous album “Old World Underground, Where Are You Now?” showed this very well. But, “Live It Out” steps it up a bit. The sound seems to be a bit heavy and much more raw which is an interesting move. “Empty” starts off with a rather simple and slow intro and it’s just destined to break out into something loud. It kicks into a rousing indie tune and Emily is in terrific form. “Glass Celling,” musically is a bit of a mess but in a good way, things just keep popping up through the song. But, it really works. “Poster of a Girl” is a true highlight here. The tracks’ slightly electronic vibe and Emily whispering in French, it’s unique and very sexy. ” Monster Hospital ” has a great rock edge to it. “Patriarch on a Vespa” is a bit more bass heavy, it works well with the ahhs and woos. “Live It Out” one of the more accessible tracks on the album. A true power pop tune, very catchy and will certainly get stuck in your head for days on in.
Any direction Metric take they also sound so fresh. Which shows the band have some longevity. They sound more confident and are playing better than ever. We get to reap the benefits. “Live It Out” is a very solid record that should not be missed.
By John Siwicki
