Grow Up and Blow Away
Metric
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Grow Up | Metric | 4:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Hardwire | Metric | 4:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Rock Me Now | Metric | 3:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Twist | Metric | 3:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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On the Sly | Metric | 3:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Soft Rock Star | Metric | 4:00 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Raw Sugar | Metric | 3:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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White Gold | Metric | 4:09 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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London Half Life | Metric | 2:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Soft Rock Star | Metric | 4:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Album Review
It's hard to believe that Metric couldn't find anyone to release this album following label changes. What's even more surprising, though, is how well it fits into their current sound despite being recorded in their infancy back in 1999. While rather void of the edgy and rock-fuelled songs that would come later like "Monster Hospital," Grow Up and Blow Away is an excellent primer of what was to come with "Live It Out" and "Old World Underground, Where Are You Now!." The light, melodic electro-pop feel is all over the title track as lead singer Emily Haines shows her talents early and often. Meanwhile, things pick up slightly with the catchy, danceable and tight "Hardwire" that instantly brings to mind the Cardigans. The first ordinary song is "Rock Me Now" which resembles a stream-of-conscious poem over a simple electro-based backbeat but things return to an above average level with the moody "The Twist" as Haines churns out one sweet vocal after another. Metric rarely falter on this record, with "Soft Rock Star" living up to its title, a soft rock gem in the vein of Keane. The remix version is just as sweet and sugar-coated, driven by Haines angelic-like delivery. A similar approach comes during the tender, strolling "White Gold."
Customer Reviews
Oh wow!
I've been waiting for ages for this album to come out so I could buy it. The only times I've seen it before were as bootleg copies. It's a great album; different from the new and modern Metric, but still very much their style. If you love Metric or Emily Haines, buy it. Soft Rock Star has some of the most interesting and beautiful vocals I've ever heard from her, while The Twist and Grow Up and Blow Away are full and rich sounding. Buy it buy it buy it.
Grown up, but not exactly blown away
"Grow Up and Blow Away" might be mistaken for a NEW Metric album, and I geniunely hope that is not the case. It's not that it's a bad album per say, but it's definitely not Metric at their prime. Emily's songwriting remains strong, but the song arrangements are hurt by hollow sounding drum machines and sound experimentation that falls flat. The spoken word "Rock Me Now" and lite-R&B "The Twist" don't sound fully realized or like a particularly good idea. However, when the songs are good, they are GOOD. The title track ranks along Metric's best work, as does "On The Sly", which are clearly precursers to the material on "Old World Underground". The remixed version of "Soft Rock Star" outshines the album version to the point that they may as well only have included the remix. The rest of the material... good, but not great. If you are a fan of Metric, check this album out. If you're a beginner, please see "Old World Underground".
A Moodier Metric
It's fantastic to see this album finally in wide release. This has a very different sound from Metric's last two albums, but every track is solid and showcases Emily Haines' distinctive voice. There's a bit of everything in here, from spoken word poetry over a disco beat (Rock Me Now) to musically upbeat but lyrically cynical tunes (Raw Sugar, Soft Rock Star). All I can say is get it, get it, get it. You won't be disappointed.
Biography
Formed: 1998 in Brooklyn, NY
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '00s
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Gimme Sympathy | Fantasies | 3:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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- Genres: Rock, Music, Pop, Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative, Alternative, Indie Rock
- Released: Jun 12, 2007
- ℗ 2007 Last Gang Records Inc.
