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5.0 out of 5 stars
Indie pop brilliance in its simplicity., Aug 26 2007
This is stripped down Metric at their finest. This effort really showcases Emily's dynamic and disarming vocals, which are as sincere and beautiful as ever. Just listen to 'Hardwire' and 'Soft Rock Star' and you'll know what I mean (among others). And Jimmy puts in some interesting counter points in songs like 'The Twist' and the high pitched chorus in 'Rock Me Now' - Emily's sultry talking-mode monologue here is quite enchanting after a few close listens - even though the song is a marked departure from their usual style. 'On the Sly' is back to true Metric form - catchy rhythms and chorus, however, without any jarring interludes they're more well known for (end result being pleasant, but not quite as satisfying). Even though this album was intended as their debut, I think its delayed release has worked very much in their favour, as they now have a solid fan base to draw from, who will no doubt be receptive to the sensitive depth this album exudes. A very timely and thought provoking release indeed.
I might add to the 'fine' fellow below.. that I don't conform to anything. Quite the opposite really. I look for honesty, conviction, originality, and PASSION in music - no matter the genre. And this is the ticket.. this fellow 'sean' makes me laugh whole-heartedly. He clearly does not know what he's talking about.. commenting on something he simply has no comprehension of. I encourage you to check out his other 'fine' posts to get a real appreciation of where he's coming from...
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good as new., Jul 2 2007
Even though the majority, if not all, of the songs on this album are old, they are some of Metric's best work. I remember hearing "Grow Up and Blow Away" in a camera commericial a few years ago, and I also remember getting into "Soft Rockstar". This album reveals a softer side of Metric, much different from their last record. Most of the songs are electronically based as opposed to being guitar-driven. If you enjoy their songs "Hustle Rose" and "Succexy" then you will most likely enjoy this record. In my opinion, Grow Up and Blow Away presents a catchier Metric, one who isn't worried about pleasing the subculture scene. Maybe this comes from the record being comprised of old material, maybe it's the general relaxed tone of the record, either way, this album is a must-have for anyone interested in GOOD indie music.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Original debut finally sees smashing release, Jun 27 2007
Fans of both Metric and Emily Haines' solo work will not be disappointed with this, the band's hitherto unreleased debut album from 2001. More melodic, stripped down, almost jazzy at times, the delayed release of this disc stems from troubles with their former label and the additions of drummer Joules Scott-Key and bassist Josh Winstead to the band's lineup. The band's live dynamics had changed enough in their minds to warrant shelving this disc and recording something new, something punchier, something closer to their live sound at the time. Bootlegs of this album have been around for years, and the band still plays the odd song from this album at their live shows, it's just refreshing as a fan to finally have a proper copy of this gem.
This release has a slightly different track listing then the old bootlegs, losing a few tracks here while also gaining a few others there, and the running order is almost completely shuffled around. Comparing the tracks off this disc with the bootleg copies of those same songs reveals that a bit of studio work has been done to polish up these old tracks a bit, nothing drastic but just slightly different mixes and superior mastering.
If you're a fan, then why are you still reading this review instead of buying this album right now? It is a bit different from their signiture sound as found on their other releases to date, but thee's no denying that it still matches up with the band's consistent high quality production and excellent songcraft.
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