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.
Meh meh meh
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
pretty forgettable electro pop.
As it turns out, if you mix generic indie rock with generic 2000s pop vocals, you somehow create something that's not generic. Cool listen. Had a good time with it.
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.
Generic sounding indie pop/rock album with a singer with childish sounding vocal delivery. After a few songs it got on my nerves. It has a formulaic 1990s sound. Music and lyrics are mediocre.
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.
Not heard of this band before, consistently enjoyed the album all the way through
Above average indie!
This is a very solid album from a group that I thought was good but maybe not a whole album good. A lot of catchy uptempo tunes that get a lot of radio airplay in Canada, which I don't mind at all - Help I'm Alive, Sick Muse, Satellite Mind, Gold Guns Girls, Stadium Love. Gimme Sympathy is a more mixed tempo song that rightly so still gets a lot of airplay. I didn't really know Front Row (uptempo) or Collect Call (a little slower) before, but they're sneaky good. Not a song I dislike on this album. Doesn't feel like a masterpiece but very solid.
I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. It's a mix of Veruca Salt, Tracy Bonham, and a DIY feel. Really dug it. I like how "Satellite Mind" had vocals that kinda felt all over the place, giving the idea of a satellite bouncing around. And "Gimme Sympathy," a song about choosing Stones or Beatles? I'm there. In fact it made me look at other works by the band, which is always a plus in rating. Top tracks: "Help I'm Alive," "Satellite Mind," "Twilight Galaxy," "Gold Guns Girls," "Gimme Sympathy"
I thought I only knew the opening track. But it seems that I heard more Metric in the past Cool album
I really liked this. Very much in my wheelhouse.
I have heard of Metric, but don’t recall ever listening to them. I had friends who liked them and somewhere intended to check them out sometime, so thanks for the suggestion and opportunity. Really terrific listen - solid!
Indie rock, new wave. Ni fu ni fa.
Solid indie
Knew Gold Guns Girls, and it's still pretty great.
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.
that one catchy song (gimmie sympathy). still, a band i'd listen to again.
All filler, no killer; like the songs between the good songs on an indie radio station. Not terrible, not memorable, but a pleasant enough way to pass the time.
A keeper