Emily Haines and Jimmy Shaw’s first official release came with 2003′s Old World Underground, Where Are You Now?, though that wasn’t their first full-length studio effort. As a two-piece in ’99, before adding their taut live rhythm section, Metric had an even slinkier, electro vibe, recordeding their true debut Grow Up And Blow Away for Restless Records. Before it saw the shops, though, Restless was acquired by Rykodisc, and in a common label-merger casualty, Metric’s record was shelved. A few years on, Metric morphed into a quartet and figured Old World better reflected the band’s vibe.
We love happy endings of all sorts, and this story comes to one this June, when Last Gang Records (who acquired the rights to Grow Up…) releases Metric’s first studio effort with all the requisite pomp and circumstance. And that includes this taste from the record; no, “Hardwire” won’t be new for hardcore Metric lovers, but for those that know the band as merely a Broken Social Scene tributary, it’s quite choice.
Grow Up And Blow Away is out on 6/12 on iTunes and 6/28 in the physical realm, via Last Gang Records. Photoshop out Feist’s face and add Jimmy Shaw, and you have Metric circa ’99. Or, ya know, don’t.
[Photo by Dom Tunon for Vice]
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I love Metric, but this album is a serious waste of time. Don’t bother. It’s a post-trip-hop, ugh… that’s enough right there to go, delete.
that picture is doing stuff to me man…
i love the original version of this album, very disappointed they pulled two of the best tracks (torture me and parkdale) and changed the track order.
The album is great, I agree with Tom that it was a shame that Parkdale and Torture Me were pulled. Did they change anything else? This version of “Hardwire” sounds a bit different than the one I have.
And wow, the picture is great.
I agree that it sucks they pulled Torture Me and Parkside. I think they got removed because maybe Metric think they aren’t as good, or suited anymore, although they are both good. I think they pulled fanfare off too, although it is so short, it won’t really be missed.
Also, that pic is so cute <3
I dunno why you would wanna photoshop something that great, or what it has to do with the story (just wanted to repost it?) but it is awesome.
Also, Canadian nerd out, if you look closely, Feist has the CBC logo on her shirt. (At the far right side)
Marry me, Emily… Or at least pretend you will for a little while.
DwD
soft rock star is my favourite song of all time… so i am SOO happy to hear this album is going to be officially released!!!
but how does everyone already know the track listing?
boo i love torture me! and hardwire! and grow up and blow away! and emily haines!
oh wait…
God Damn! Feist is absolutely amazing.
hello attractive females!
Dude, if I photoshop anything in that gem of a picture, it’s going to be me in between the two of them, giving an obnoxious thumbs-up.
I was going to read the article… before I saw the photo.
Sorry about that.
see more pics at:
http://vice.typepad.com/vice_magazine/2007/03/reunited_social.html
Is there anything hotter than rock chicks? Or female musicians in general? I used to think the concept of “groupies” in reference to women throwing themselves at 70′s male rock stars was either mostly urban myth or some sort of psychopathology. Nowadays with so many women in rock combining incredible talent and gorgeousity, of whom Feist and Emily Haines are breathtaking examples, I have new understanding and empathy with groupies everywhere, past & present.
This is by far my favourite Metric album, but I understand not liking it if you’ve come from listening to Live It Out or whatever. I love Hardwire personally.
The picture is great. Great glimpse of Canadian music I’d say. ^ making Toronto look cooler than it is.