Fantasies is the fourth studio album by Canadian indie rock band Metric. It was released on April 7, 2009. In the United States, it debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers, and peaked at No. 76 on the Billboard 200. As of October 2009, it had sold 76,000 copies in the United States according to Nielsen SoundScan. In Canada, it debuted at No. 13 on the Canadian Albums Chart and peaked at No. 6. In Australia, the album debuted at No. 48.
I love Metric and this is one of my favorite albums! Definitely top 10 of user-submitted albums to the list!
At last. A brilliant album instead of the shite that's been here for the last few weeks. Never heard of Metric before but definitely looking out for them now.
A record I really enjoy. It’s in my semi regular rotation.
Great to see some Metric here, even if I would’ve gone for ‘Synthetica’ over this one – this band was an early fav of mine, and they’ve carved a definitive sound of their own that I haven’t heard another band approach. There’s a marked simplicity in Metric’s approach to composing a track, but every piece is executed so well that even a straightforward guitar line feels larger than life. Add in Emily Haines’ no-nonsense vocals and a strong focus on melody + a good hook and you have a winning formula. This output does verge on corniness sometimes (not every set of lyrics is a winner), but for the most part you get some memorable, genuine indie tracks out on the other side.
That first song brought me back 15 years. I remember Help I’m Alive being played all the time on 89X which like this album has just come back. The reminder of the album is good but not nearly as impressive as that first song. Still it’s pretty solid and a good 00s alternative album. 6.5/10
Never listens to metric before, but enjoyed this, the sort of indie rock I listen to, so will be getting added to my frequent rotation.
Fast speeds, fun pop
Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Help I’m alive, Sick muse, Gold guns girls, Gimme sympathy, Front row, Blindness
Didn’t realize I’d like it as much as I did. Love her voice.
Above average indie!
Indie rock, new wave. Ni fu ni fa.
Solid indie
Knew Gold Guns Girls, and it's still pretty great.
Meh meh meh
This was pretty good. Doesn't really bring anything new to the table, but this is catchy, well-made Indie rock. Fave Songs: Sick Muse, Help I'm Alive, Satellite Mind
Pretty solid alt rock, with some interesting shades of like 80s New Wave? Didn't get much out of the lyrics and the sound a little low on variety, but I liked it.
pretty forgettable electro pop.
Nameless indie. 2/5.
I'm so freaking drunk guys let's rock out to METRIC and chill maybe... Yoo guys take it to the fucking dance floor guys what the FUCK! I don't fucking care guys we are young and wild and free lets take it easy and enjoy the journey enjoy the fucking journey guys... Why that album cover kinda be looking like the top part of a mokorotlo doe?
It started off ok- catchy pop rock but after a bit it grates. There are a million bands like this from the 80's and 90s with pretty lead singers.