Is Formentera a good place to start with Metric?

Yes, Formentera is recommended as a starting point for new Metric listeners. A shimmering blend of synth-driven melodies and introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of uncertainty in a chaotic world. Formentera is Metric's seventh studio album, arriving after their commercially successful effort, Pagans in Vegas (2015). The band spent years honing their sound and exploring new production techniques, leading to a sonic evolution that reflects contemporary anxieties. This release marks a significant return for the group as they navigate changes in both the music industry and their personal lives.

Who is Formentera for?

Formentera works well if you're into reflective moments of introspection, dynamic peaks and valleys and immersive listening for deep dives.

How many songs are on Formentera?

Formentera has 9 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Formentera

Metric · 2022

47 min · 9 tracks · indie rock

A shimmering blend of synth-driven melodies and introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of uncertainty in a chaotic world.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Doomscroller Start here — Clocking in at over ten minutes, this track masterfully weaves a narrative about information overload while showcasing the band's intricate soundscapes and lyrical depth.
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All Comes Crashing — This song features compelling vocal delivery paired with driving instrumentation, encapsulating the album's overarching theme of confronting chaos and vulnerability.
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What Feels Like Eternity — With its haunting melodies and poignant lyrics, this track captures the feeling of time stretching amid uncertainty, making it a standout moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production but remains within familiar indie rock territory.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate contrasting dynamics, with verses that are more subdued and choruses that explode with energy.
The lyrics often employ abstract imagery, inviting listeners to interpret their meaning while maintaining a consistent thematic focus on uncertainty.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

reflective moments of introspection
dynamic peaks and valleys
immersive listening for deep dives
engaging rhythms for active enjoyment

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek straightforward, predictable flows

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Strong release that solidifies Metric's status in indie rock after years of evolution.
Themes: information overload· contemporary anxiety· chaotic uncertainty
Career context: Formentera is Metric's seventh studio album, arriving after their commercially successful effort, Pagans in Vegas (2015). The band spent years honing their sound and exploring new production techniques, leading to a sonic evolution that reflects contemporary anxieties. This release marks a significant return for the group as they navigate changes in both the music industry and their personal lives.
Stylistic neighbors: Chvrches· Yeah Yeah Yeahs· Bat for Lashes

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Doomscroller

In a pivotal section, the lyrics shift from external observations to an intimate contemplation of personal reactions to overwhelming news cycles.

This transition deepens the listener's engagement by revealing vulnerability amidst societal chaos, contrasting collective experience with individual response.