Formentera II
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| Released | October 13, 2023 | |||
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| Length | 39:58 | |||
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Formentera II is the ninth studio album by Canadian indie rock band Metric. It was released on October 13, 2023, through the band's own label – Metric Music International – and distribution was handled by Thirty Tigers. It is the sequel to the band's previous album, Formentera (2022).[1]
Background
[edit]Metric initially began work on Formentera II during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic before completing the album in early 2023. Recording sessions were held at the band's Main Street Studios in Toronto and Motorbass Studios in Paris.[2]
Singles
[edit]The album's lead single, "Just the Once", was released simultaneously with the album's announcement on July 7, 2023.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 79/100[4] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| The Line of Best Fit | 8/10[5] |
| MusicOMH |   [6] |
Formentera II was met with "generally favorable" reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 79, based on 4 reviews.[4]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Emily Haines and James Shaw.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Detour Up" | 3:38 |
| 2. | "Just the Once" | 3:24 |
| 3. | "Stone Window" | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Days of Oblivion" | 5:59 |
| 5. | "Who Would You Be for Me" | 5:01 |
| 6. | "Suckers" | 4:29 |
| 7. | "Nothing Is Perfect" | 3:30 |
| 8. | "Descendants" | 5:54 |
| 9. | "Go Ahead and Cry" | 4:03 |
| Total length: | 39:58 | |
Personnel
[edit]- Jimmy Shaw – production, engineering
- Gus van Go – production, engineering
- Liam O'Neil – production, engineering
- Colin Leonard – mastering
- Stuart White – mixing
- Matheus Braz – mixing assistance
- Justin Broadbent – artwork, design
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Australian Digital Albums (ARIA)[7] | 46 |
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[8] | 82 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[9] | 66 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[10] | 23 |
References
[edit]- ^ Singh, Surej (July 9, 2023). "Metric announce 'Formentera II' and share "regret disco" song 'Just The Once'". NME. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ Anderson, Carys (July 7, 2023). "Metric Announce New Album Formentera II, Share New Song". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ Deville, Chris (July 7, 2023). "Metric Announce New Album 'Formentera II': Hear "Just The Once"". Stereogum. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ a b "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Heavisides, Simon (October 13, 2023). "Metric's swift return with Formentera II is much more than a simple sequel". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Murphy, John (October 13, 2023). "MusicOMH Review". MusicOMH. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 23 October 2023". The ARIA Report. No. 1755. Australian Recording Industry Association. October 23, 2023. p. 10.
- ^ "Canadian Albums: Week of October 28, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 21, 2023.