Formentera II

Formentera II is the ninth studio album by Canadian indie rock band Metric. It was released on October 13, 2023, through the band's own label – Metric Music International – and distribution was handled by Thirty Tigers. It is the sequel to the band's previous album, Formentera (2022).^[1]

Background

Metric initially began work on Formentera II during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic before completing the album in early 2023. Recording sessions were held at the band's Main Street Studios in Toronto and Motorbass Studios in Paris.^[2]

Singles

The album's lead single, "Just the Once", was released simultaneously with the album's announcement on July 7, 2023.^[3]

Critical reception

Formentera II was met with "generally favorable" reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 79, based on 4 reviews.^[4]

Personnel

• Jimmy Shaw – production, engineering
• Gus van Go – production, engineering
• Liam O'Neil – production, engineering
• Colin Leonard – mastering
• Stuart White – mixing
• Matheus Braz – mixing assistance
• Justin Broadbent – artwork, design

Charts

References

1. ^ Singh, Surej (July 9, 2023). "Metric announce 'Formentera II' and share "regret disco" song 'Just The Once'". NME. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
2. ^ Anderson, Carys (July 7, 2023). "Metric Announce New Album Formentera II, Share New Song". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
3. ^ Deville, Chris (July 7, 2023). "Metric Announce New Album 'Formentera II': Hear "Just The Once"". Stereogum. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
4. ^ "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
5. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 23 October 2023". The ARIA Report. No. 1755. Australian Recording Industry Association. October 23, 2023. p. 10.
6. ^ "Canadian Albums: Week of October 28, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2023.