Live It Out | ||||
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Studio album by Metric | ||||
Released | September 27, 2005 | |||
Recorded | at Metalworks Studios, Mississauga, ON | |||
Genre | Indie rock, new wave | |||
Length | 40:54 | |||
Label | Last Gang Records | |||
Producer | James Shaw | |||
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Singles from Live It Out | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | |
MusicOMH | |
NME | (8/10) |
No Ripcord | (8/10) |
Pitchfork Media | (4.2/10) |
Uncut Magazine |
Live It Out is the second album released by the Canadian indie rock band Metric. It was released in September 27, 2005 on Last Gang Records. The album has sold 45,000 copies in the U.S., and went platinum in Canada selling 100,000 units.
Live It Out was shortlisted for the 2006 Polaris Music Prize and nominated for "Alternative Album of the Year" at Juno Awards 2006. The album was also chosen as one of Amazon.com's Top 100 Editor's Picks of 2005 and the 38th best album of 2006 by NME.
There were three singles (and videos) released from the album: "Monster Hospital", "Poster of a Girl" and "Empty". "Handshakes" was a radio promo, released only in Canada.
All tracks written by Metric.