# Formentera II

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

## Background

Metric initially began work on *Formentera II* during the onset of the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic) before completing the album in early 2023. Recording sessions were held at the band's Main Street Studios in [Toronto](/source/Toronto) and Motorbass Studios in [Paris](/source/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](/source/Metacritic), which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an [average](/source/Weighted_arithmetic_mean) score of 79, based on 4 reviews.[4]

## Personnel

- [Jimmy Shaw](/source/James_Shaw_(musician)) – [production](/source/Record_producer), [engineering](/source/Audio_engineer)
- [Gus van Go](/source/Gus_van_Go) – production, engineering
- [Liam O'Neil](/source/Liam_O'Neil_(musician)) – production, engineering
- [Colin Leonard](/source/Colin_Leonard) – [mastering](/source/Mastering_(audio))
- [Stuart White](/source/Stuart_White_(recording_engineer)) – [mixing](/source/Audio_mixing_(recorded_music))
- [Matheus Braz](/source/Matheus_Braz) – mixing assistance
- Justin Broadbent – artwork, design

## Charts

Chart performance for Formentera II Chart (2023) Peak position Australian Digital Albums (ARIA)[5] 46 Canadian Albums (Billboard)[6] 82

## References

1. Singh, Surej (July 9, 2023). ["Metric announce 'Formentera II' and share "regret disco" song 'Just The Once'"](https://www.nme.com/news/music/metric-announce-formentera-ii-and-share-regret-disco-song-just-the-once-3466464). *NME*. Retrieved August 2, 2023.

1. Anderson, Carys (July 7, 2023). ["Metric Announce New Album Formentera II, Share New Song"](https://consequence.net/2023/07/metric-formentera-ii-just-the-once-stream/). *Consequence of Sound*. Retrieved August 2, 2023.

1. Deville, Chris (July 7, 2023). ["Metric Announce New Album 'Formentera II': Hear "Just The Once""](https://www.stereogum.com/2229379/metric-just-the-once/music/). *Stereogum*. Retrieved August 2, 2023.

1. ["Metacritic Review"](https://www.metacritic.com/music/formentera-ii/metric). [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic). Retrieved July 21, 2024.

1. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 23 October 2023". *The ARIA Report*. No. 1755. [Australian Recording Industry Association](/source/Australian_Recording_Industry_Association). October 23, 2023. p. 10.

1. ["Canadian Albums: Week of October 28, 2023"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-albums/2023-10-28/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved October 24, 2023.

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