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4 / 5

Better Live by Far

Granada @

- Lawrence @

,KS @

- Fri, Jun 12, 2009 @

Opening act(s): I arrived in the middle od their set & never caught their name, wish I had though becasue they were good, they were a bit un-original, most their music from 80's brit pop genre but very entertaining. @

Posted 07/14/2009

by melisska

Location: Kansas City

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Metric's recorded music is good, Metric Live is an entirely different scenario, though a lot of bands sounds great once produced in a recording studio, the sound doesn't translate well in concert. Metric is fantastic in concert, I was amazed with Emily Haines energy, she was jumping and dancing around the entire time without her voice shaking up & faltering out of breath; she was smooth, sweet, high spirited, & absolutely drenching everyone with positivity.

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Review 2 for Metric

4 / 5

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Opener @

Posted 11/21/2009

by Anonymous

I love Metric, Emily Haines is awesome! I just wish they'd have played more songs from Fantasies - seeing that it's their latest alvum

House of Blues Boston @

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- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

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Review 3 for Metric

5 / 5

Metric never ceases to amaze.

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The opening when Metric came out, great light show @

Opening act(s): Band Of Skulls @

Posted 11/21/2009

by mtyeterian

While this was my first Metric concert, it definitely won't be my last. Emily Haines' energy and vocal talent combined with 3 amazing musicians produced it sound that the House of Blues will never forgot. Haines' undying energy to dance during the performance, along with her famous head rocking made the crowd go wild, causing the band to come out for two encores. Amazing.

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The opening when Metric came out, great light show @

Opening act(s): Band Of Skulls @

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Review 4 for Metric

5 / 5

metric was super amazing

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Setlist: top six songs from their latest album. and a couple of old tracks. all amazing @

Opening act(s): Band of skulls, another great band. @

Posted 11/21/2009

by Natagirl

Location: Boston

The Band's energy was out of this world! They put on an amazing show! You can easily see how much the band loves what they do.

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Setlist: top six songs from their latest album. and a couple of old tracks. all amazing @

Opening act(s): Band of skulls, another great band. @

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Review 5 for Metric

5 / 5

Great presence!

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Every song @

Posted 11/21/2009

by Emilyanne87

Metric was amazing live! You may think they sound good on their CD but live it was even better. Emily's voice sounded exactly as I hoped it would and I was not disappointed. Its obvious they enjoy what they are doing and know exactly how to engage the crowd, which I thought was awesome. I would definitely see them again!

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Every song @

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Review 6 for Metric

5 / 5

Metric was fantastic!

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Monster Hospital, Help I'm Alive, or Combat Baby acousitc @

Opening act(s): Band of Skulls @

Posted 11/21/2009

by Camilay

Location: Boston

This was my first Metric concert, and it was wonderful. Emily is a force, and continued to keep the audience engaged and pumped throughout. I find myself wishing I could do it all over again. If you like their recorded music, then you will LOVE the live versions - they are stunning. Highly recommend this band in concert. (:

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Monster Hospital, Help I'm Alive, or Combat Baby acousitc @

Opening act(s): Band of Skulls @

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Review 7 for Metric

4 / 5

Energetic Metric

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

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- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Band of Skulls @

Posted 11/21/2009

by oyboy

Location: Boston, MA

Emily Haines wore a short, silver, sequined dress that would have sparkled and danced on its own had Haines simply stood still the entire performance. Luckily for us, her energy was sky high. After opening with the tranquil "Twilight Galaxy," Canadian indie rock band Metric turned it up a notch with their hit single "Help I'm Alive" and never looked back. Haines danced around the stage as though standing still for too long was physically painful. Even when she was playing her keyboards, she couldn't stop moving and gyrating to the music.

Metric played a majority of songs from their most recent album, Fantasies, including the rousing "Stadium Love" and "Satellite Mind." They also played a few songs from earlier albums, like "Empty" from Live It Out, and "Grow Up and Blow Away," the title track to their first full album.

I had never heard of opening act Band of Skulls before last night, but they impressed as well. A British alt rock, sometimes bluesy, trio. I'm going to search for their album.

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- Boston @

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- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Band of Skulls @

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Review 8 for Metric

4 / 5

Nice performance, bad venue.

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When they played Dead Disco. @

Opening act(s): Band of Skulls. @

Posted 11/21/2009

by 187310

Metric really put on a show. Emily Haines is a great performer, but the House of Blues is an awful place to be. The security guards are complete douches.

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When they played Dead Disco. @

Opening act(s): Band of Skulls. @

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Review 9 for Metric

5 / 5

Both bands were AWESOME!

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

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- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Posted 11/21/2009

by Anonymous

Location: Malden

Was only familiar with a couple songs from both bands, but they both blew me away. That same night I went home and bought both bands' albums on iTunes. Band of Skulls has really great rhythm and hooks to their songs - the drummer was amazing and the vocals of the guitarist and bassist together really give a unique sound.

Metric had the crowd going crazy! Emily Haines has a real stage presence, from her robotic dance moves to how she talks to the crowd and gets them involved. I took my boyfriend to this show for a birthday present. Neither of us was really familiar with too many of either bands' songs with the exception of Band of Skull's "I Know What I Am," and Metric's "Help I'm Alive." Needless to say, we're both HUGE fans of both bands now!!!!

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Review 10 for Metric

4 / 5

Fun show

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- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Posted 11/21/2009

by Bmixer

Location: Cambridge

The show was very professional, smooth and energetic.
I missed a little bit some audience contact/small talk.
they played the songs without any break and it seemed like they came to work.
Besides that they played well the singer was great.
The two last songs were the best part of the show

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Review 11 for Metric

5 / 5

I <3 Metric!

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: acoustic encore of "Combat Baby"... I cried. @

Posted 11/21/2009

by CadyLynn

This concert was FANTASTIC. I was front row center, and never dreamed I'd get so close to Emily Haines! Metric is my favorite band, and this concert did not disappoint. The opening act was good too, and I liked the venue, but I was glad I got there early because it got pretty packed.

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

,MA @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: acoustic encore of "Combat Baby"... I cried. @

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Review 12 for Metric

5 / 5

So many hearts to give

Orpheum Theatre @

- Vancouver @

,BC @

- Tue, Nov 3, 2009 @

Favorite moment: One of the many was the sparkly dress and stage presence. The last song of the night. Just thinking about it gives me shivers. Sigh. @

Opening act(s): Zeus - nothing but good things to say about them! Be sure to check them out, they are not to be missed. @

Posted 11/04/2009

by ab999

Location: Orpheum

I have a sore jaw, from smiling so much.
I have a sore throat, from singing along so much.
I have sore legs, from dancing so much.
I have a sore back, from standing so much.
I have sore hands, from clapping so much.
I have sore eyes, from gazing at Emily Haines so much.

I also don't care. The concert was awesome.

Orpheum Theatre @

- Vancouver @

,BC @

- Tue, Nov 3, 2009 @

Favorite moment: One of the many was the sparkly dress and stage presence. The last song of the night. Just thinking about it gives me shivers. Sigh. @

Opening act(s): Zeus - nothing but good things to say about them! Be sure to check them out, they are not to be missed. @

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Review 13 for Metric

5 / 5

Never disappointed

Hamilton Convention Centre @

- Hamilton @

,ON @

- Sat, Oct 24, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Everything. @

Setlist: The whole Fantasies album, Monster Hospital, Handshakes, Dead Disco, Empty. Emily and Jimmy doing an acoustic version of Combat Baby as the last song during the encore. @

Opening act(s): The Stills. @

Posted 10/26/2009

by bigfanusa

AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING! I don't know what else to say. Been a huge fan for five years now and it was my first time seeing the band as a whole. Definitely was not disappointed. Can't wait to see them in November back in the states.

Hamilton Convention Centre @

- Hamilton @

,ON @

- Sat, Oct 24, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Everything. @

Setlist: The whole Fantasies album, Monster Hospital, Handshakes, Dead Disco, Empty. Emily and Jimmy doing an acoustic version of Combat Baby as the last song during the encore. @

Opening act(s): The Stills. @

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Review 14 for Metric

4 / 5

Very Enjoyable

Massey Hall @

- Toronto @

,ON @

- Wed, Oct 21, 2009 @

Posted 10/23/2009

by Anonymous

Took my 11 year old son for his first time at Massey Hall. The Stills were Ok but he really enjoyed Metric. Their sound was on but we felt there was a little too much stobe into the audience. dynamic band better live than on their album. Would definately go see them again.

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- Wed, Oct 21, 2009 @

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Review 15 for Metric

5 / 5

Metric's passion transcends material's construct

Ottawa Civic Centre @

- Ottawa @

,ON @

- Mon, Oct 19, 2009 @

Posted 10/20/2009

by Anonymous

Location: Ottawa

This was my first time seeing the band perform live. Spening the summer devouring Fantasies and the older CDs, I was quite looking forward to the show. I'm happy to say that the focus and details seemed to be chosen very carefully. I enjoyed the way the setlist, heavy on the new material (which is great since their new album is so strong), weaved in older favourites while keeping the themes flowing from one song to the next.

Their incorporation of visuals (lights and screen) were tasteful and never over-the-top, yet held the songs together in a way that reminded me very much of Roger Waters' more recent tours. Emily's stage prescence too called back to the days when rock gods knew how to grab hold of our attention and not let go until the right moments. The other musicians all showed their chops, filling in jams into the material for special moments only live rock, good shows can deliver.

The production value was top-notch, and you could tell all four of them were keen, passionate, and musically equally integrated into each song.

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- Ottawa @

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- Mon, Oct 19, 2009 @

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Review 16 for Metric

4 / 5

Metric -- Indie Rockers

Greek Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

,CA @

- 09/16/2009 @

Favorite moment: "Just 1 more song" -- that lasted 3 more songs. @

Posted 09/17/2009

by laloosh

Location: Los Angeles

Top 500 Contributor

These guys put out a big sound at the Greek. The lead singer is a Karen O in the making. Great voice. Sick band. Very, very impressed.

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- 09/16/2009 @

Favorite moment: "Just 1 more song" -- that lasted 3 more songs. @

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Review 17 for Metric

5 / 5

Great Set Opening for Phoenix

Greek Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

,CA @

- 09/16/2009 @

Favorite moment: Empty, Help I'm Alive @

Posted 09/17/2009

by pfelser

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Top 10 Contributor

Was great to finally see them live. Emily did a great job engaging the crowd. As fun as it was to see them at the Greek, I now further regret not seeing them as a headliner at the Wiltern earlier this summer. I will not miss them next time they are headlining in/around LA.

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- 09/16/2009 @

Favorite moment: Empty, Help I'm Alive @

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Review 18 for Metric

5 / 5

metric kicked ass!!!

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

,OH @

- Mon, Aug 17, 2009 @

Favorite moment: beginning of show change up from mellow to hard hitting and light show!!!! @

Posted 09/07/2009

by razr

Location: columbus ohio

best show ive seen in a long time-hard working smart band!!!!

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

,OH @

- Mon, Aug 17, 2009 @

Favorite moment: beginning of show change up from mellow to hard hitting and light show!!!! @

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Review 19 for Metric

4 / 5

Metric at The Rave Milwaukee,WI

Eagles Club/The Rave/Eagles Ballroom @

- Milwaukee @

,WI @

- Tue, Aug 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Emily's nostalgic momment where she listed some of her favorite personal musical heros. I coincide with her listings entirely. :) @

Posted 08/31/2009

by Alexdt100

Metric put on a great show at the rave. Band of skulls headlined for them however they only played for 30minutes? Band of Skulls was actually pretty decent but didnt receive much playing time. Never the less Metric rocked the place. Emily was energetic and nostalgic. She dedicated a song to our "heros" as she called them(rolling stones, beatles, and more contempory modest mouse, MGMT, etc). I would undoublty go and see them again. Something lingering on my mind though is why didnt we see metric at lollapalooza? With their release of fanatsies in the spring, I expected them to be added on.They have that alternive style rock and great vocals by emily. Maybe its wishful just thinking but I thought they would fit right in with the various genre's that make up the integrity of Lollapalooza. Perhaps in 2010?! O one other thing I noticed their top song on Fantasies "help im alive" is apparently going to be the theme song for a show called "vampire diaries", so great for them to get their music out there.

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- Tue, Aug 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Emily's nostalgic momment where she listed some of her favorite personal musical heros. I coincide with her listings entirely. :) @

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Review 20 for Metric

5 / 5

Metric rocked

Newport Music Hall @

- Columbus @

,OH @

- Mon, Aug 17, 2009 @

Posted 08/27/2009

by jellomuncher

Great concert for the price! The venue was super small and intimate.

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- Mon, Aug 17, 2009 @

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