Album review: Metric reinvent themselves yet again as they reflect on their legacy in 'Art of Doubt'
Three years after their synth-heavy meditation on the boundaries between humanity and technology, 'Pagans in Vegas', Candian indie darlings Metric are back with their new record 'Art of Doubt'.
What's immediately noticeable on the first listen is the shift back to their early 2000s guitar-driven sound, with the synthesizers still present, but playing second fiddle to the heavily distorted guitar riffs. It immediately stands out on the album opener 'Dark Saturday', with its nostalgic punk styled riff and howling siren-like synths that prepare fans for a trip down memory lane to Metric's formative days. The welcome reminder sustains as they slide into the synth-heavy 'Love You Back', another track that showcases the signature guitar-synth fusion that the band is now famous for.
