Live It Out cover

Live It Out

Metric · 2005

40 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

A pulsating blend of synth-driven melodies and sharp, introspective lyrics that capture urban disillusionment.

Why this album works

'Live It Out' received critical acclaim, earning a spot on various year-end lists and charting in Canada. The single 'Monster Hospital' gained notable airplay and contributed to the band's increasing visibility, influencing the burgeoning indie rock revival in the mid-2000s.
Best for
contemplative urban reflections steady rhythmic pulses dynamic emotional explorations
Context
Released in January 2005, 'Live It Out' was Metric's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Old World Underground, Where Are You Now?' from 2003. This album solidified their position in the indie rock scene and showcased a more polished production style under the guidance of producer Gavin Brown.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Empty 5:55
  • 2 Glass Ceiling Standout 3:55
  • 3 Handshakes 3:06
  • 4 Too Little Too Late 4:22
  • 5 Poster of a Girl Standout 4:44
  • 6 Monster Hospital Standout 3:30
  • 7 Patriarch on a Vespa 4:32
  • 8 The Police and the Private 3:43
  • 9 Ending Start 3:20
  • 10 Live It Out 3:43

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