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).
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.
Singles The album's lead single, "Just the Once", was released simultaneously with the album's announcement on July 7, 2023.
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.
Track listing
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 + Chart performance for Formentera II Chart (2023) Peakposition Australian Digital Albums (ARIA) 46 Canadian Albums (Billboard) 82
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