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 ock-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."
so my new repeat is 'soft rock star' by metric. i've been listening to the album 'grow up and blow away,' and it strongly reminds me of poe (what ever happened to her anyways?). jesus, between metric and mew, i don't think my ears can handle any more treble...if i were to add the sundays to the mix, i might start to lactate. i think i need to listen to some songs at a lower octave to try to bal...
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dear MOG,been a rollercoaster ride of a Friday. without going into painful detail, i am winding down after finally annihilating the big bad wolf; yet i am also psyched up because the evil witch evacuated the forest in which i dwell, if only momentarily.so. soundtrack of my somber night. take it.You hardwire,I'll try to play the guitar.
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so my new repeat is 'soft rock star' by metric. i've been listening to the album 'grow up and blow away,' and it strongly reminds me of poe (what ever happened to her anyways?). jesus, between metric and mew, i don't think my ears can handle any more treble...if i were to add the sundays to the mix, i might start to lactate. i think i need to listen to some songs at a lower octave to try to bal...
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I've only been a casual Metric listener. And everything that I've heard, hasn't really approached the Emily Haines stuff that she does with Broken Social Scene. Until I heard 'Soft Rock Star.' What a great song.
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So there I was, sitting in front of what looked like the largest heap of funk, only to find out my best friend eats out of that same garbage. For weeks I couldn't sleep ...or even think. I jus' kept thinkin' you really don't know what ya got until you've eaten out of the garbage... hardcore buddy!! Realize we are all more then nothing at all! This song sheds light.mog.comMore about this song...
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| Title | Lyrics | Buy |
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| 1 Grow Up and Blow Away |
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| 2 Hardwire |
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| 3 Rock Me Now |
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| 4 The Twist |
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| 5 On the Sly |
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| 6 Soft Rock Star |
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| 7 Raw Sugar |
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| 8 White Gold |
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| 9 London Halflife |
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| 10 Soft Rock Star [Jimmy vs. Joe Mix] |
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