II | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | May 4, 2015 | |||
Recorded | 2014[1] | |||
Genre | Noise rock, punk rock, hardcore punk, post-punk | |||
Length | 29:50 | |||
Label | Sub Pop | |||
Producer | METZ | |||
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Singles from II | ||||
II is the second studio album by Canadian noise rock band METZ, released internationally on May 4, 2015, on Sub Pop. It was released a day later in North America. II was produced by the band,[4] and engineered by Alex Bonenfant and Graham Walsh. The album received mostly positive reviews.
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 78/100[5] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The A.V. Club | B[7] |
Consequence of Sound | B[8] |
DIY | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Drowned in Sound | 8/10[10] |
Pitchfork Media | 6.7/10[11] |
PopMatters | 8/10[12] |
Rolling Stone | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Spin | 8/10[14] |
On Metacritic, II has a score of 78 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews" based on 23 reviews.[5]
The album was a long-listed nominee for the 2015 Polaris Music Prize.[15]
Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[16] | 3 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[17] | 13 |
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[18] | 17 |
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[19] | 4 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[20] | 26 |
US Top Tastemaker Albums (Billboard)[21] | 8 |
US Vinyl Albums (Billboard)[22] | 7 |