Night Moves: Metric @ the World Live Cafe

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Night Moves: Metric @ the World Live Cafe

POSTED: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 8:29 PM
Filed Under: Music | Night Moves

Don't know what to do tonight? Don't worry, we've got you covered.

You may know the Canadian band Metric in one of the following ways: 1) You heard "Monster Hospital" on Grey's Anatomy. 2) You like Broken Social Scene and are aware that Metric is somehow connected to that strange family-tree of a band. 3) You've heard lead singer Emily Haines critique consumerism. 4) You've heard lead singer Emily Haines' voice on a TV commercial for Polaroid film, despite critiquing such things.

OK, so the band may be a little hypocritical. So what? They make super clean, '90s throwback pop, which sometimes sounds just like Euro dance music and other times sounds exactly like Stars. The slow songs, like "Ending Start," are so dreamy and ethereal that they may send you into a coma. Conversely, the faster-paced songs, like "Monster Hospital," may induce an anxiety attack. Check out their show tonight and revel in the paradox.


Tue., Feb. 17, 8pm, $23, Upstairs at World Live Café, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400.

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