Formentera
by Metric
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Uncut
    Jul 7, 2022
    60
    Full of hits and misses as it sways back and forth between indie and electro, never quite finding its feet. [Aug 2022, p.30]
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  2. Clash Music
    Jul 7, 2022
    60
    Haines’ singular vocals have always been the band’s not-so-secret weapon, and it’s here [on ‘Enemies Of The Ocean’] where they shine greatest, jumping from hauntingly beautiful to full-on rock goddess mode. However, much of the rest of the album just goes to highlight how it’s a game of two halves. You could literally compile a list of the numbers that are over five minutes as the standouts and ones under as pedestrian.

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. BPMCrash
    Jul 14, 2022
    8
    Metric isn't new. But they're not old
    Formentera isn't a breakthrough album- Metric already had that.
    Life is short. This album stretches    Metric isn't new. But they're not old
    Formentera isn't a breakthrough album- Metric already had that.
    Life is short. This album stretches time.
    The first track Doomscroller is a crazy choice-- I respect that and continue to follow Metric. The other tracks are pretty good. I expect this album sounds perfect beneath summer stars in Canada.    … Full Review »
  2. Malts18
    Jul 8, 2022
    10
    Eight albums in and Metric are still making amazing, inventive, and highly creative music. This is the most synth-driven album sinceEight albums in and Metric are still making amazing, inventive, and highly creative music. This is the most synth-driven album since Synthetica and Emily Haines's vocals have never been better. What takes this album up a notch is its depth. All 9 songs are really good bordering on sublime. It opens with the 10 minute Doomscroller. As a lifelong Metric fan, I knew full well that this would not be just any Metric album. The guns were out early and carried all the way throughout. It has been 3-1/2 years since Art of Doubt. The wait was worth it.… Full Review »
  3. DSGX
    Jul 8, 2022
    8
    Beautiful work. Particularly among fans of Pagans in Vegas and Synthetica. Thank you so much, Metric!
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