Formentera II

Formentera II
Studio album by
Metric
ReleasedOctober 13, 2023
Genres
Length39:58
Labels
Producers
Metric chronology
Formentera
(2022) 		Formentera II
(2023) 		Romanticize the Dive
(2026)
Singles from Formentera II
  1. "Just the Once"
    Released: 07 July 2023
  2. "Nothing Is Perfect"
    Released: 11 August 2023
  3. "Who Would You Be For Me"
    Released: 08 September 2023

Formentera II is the ninth studio album by Canadian indie rock band Metric. It was released on October 13, 2023, through the band's own label – Metric Music International – and distribution was handled by Thirty Tigers. It is the sequel to the band's previous album, Formentera (2022).[1]

Background

Metric initially began work on Formentera II during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic before completing the album in early 2023. Recording sessions were held at the band's Main Street Studios in Toronto and Motorbass Studios in Paris.[2]

Singles

The album's lead single, "Just the Once", was released simultaneously with the album's announcement on July 7, 2023.[3]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic79/100[4]
Review scores
SourceRating
The Line of Best Fit8/10[5]
MusicOMHStarStarStarStar[6]

Formentera II was met with "generally favorable" reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 79, based on 4 reviews.[4]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Emily Haines and James Shaw.

Formentera II track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Detour Up"3:38
2."Just the Once"3:24
3."Stone Window"4:00
4."Days of Oblivion"5:59
5."Who Would You Be for Me"5:01
6."Suckers"4:29
7."Nothing Is Perfect"3:30
8."Descendants"5:54
9."Go Ahead and Cry"4:03
Total length:39:58

Personnel

Charts

Chart performance for Formentera II
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Australian Digital Albums (ARIA)[7] 46
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[8] 82
UK Album Downloads (Official Charts)[9] 66
UK Independent Albums (Official Charts)[10] 23

References

  1. ^ Singh, Surej (July 9, 2023). "Metric announce 'Formentera II' and share "regret disco" song 'Just The Once'". NME. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  2. ^ Anderson, Carys (July 7, 2023). "Metric Announce New Album Formentera II, Share New Song". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  3. ^ Deville, Chris (July 7, 2023). "Metric Announce New Album 'Formentera II': Hear "Just The Once"". Stereogum. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Heavisides, Simon (October 13, 2023). "Metric's swift return with Formentera II is much more than a simple sequel". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  6. ^ Murphy, John (October 13, 2023). "MusicOMH Review". MusicOMH. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  7. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 23 October 2023". The ARIA Report. No. 1755. Australian Recording Industry Association. October 23, 2023. p. 10.
  8. ^ "Canadian Albums: Week of October 28, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  9. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart on 20/10/2023 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  10. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 20/10/2023 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 21, 2023.

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