Metric have always had somewhat of an exploratory element to their music, even as it transitioned from their spiky dance-rock/punk roots into more easily digestible directions. Never exactly shy to stretch a song out or dabble in different sounds, the revered Canadian crew has built their career out of dependably pleasant records that keep fans guessing as to what surprises may be in store. On eighth record Formentera , Metric get their biggest surprise out of the way at the outset; Doomscroller , a thunderous and inventive salvo, is kind of a microcosm for all of what makes Metric great. A thumping, slightly sinister opening builds into a propulsive, noisy dance-rock peak before a sudden, shimmering break in the chaos; the song rebuilds, explodes, and crumbles into a beautiful ballad that turns up the guitars as it reaches its conclusion. This rich, satisfying statement piece takes up ten and a half minutes but doesn't feel overstuffed or misguided in its approach. There's n...
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