Name: Small World
Brand: Metronomy

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Default:19

Supplier EU

Universal Music GmbH

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Format Music EU

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Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Signed copies: No

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Release date

2022-02-18

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Catalogue number

9907713

UPC / Barcode

5060899077137

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9907714

5060899077144

Artist

Metronomy

Label EU

Because Music

Genre EU

Metronomy is a British electronic/alternative band that began in the bohemian market town of Totnes in Devon, UK. The brainchild of Joseph Mount, the band was formed when his father sold him a computer to pursue his passion for making electronic music. Inspired by artists such as Autechre, LFO, and Aphex Twin, Metronomy started as a creative hobby rather than a pop masterplan.

Because Music is a French record label that was founded in 2004 by a visionary entrepreneur. With a strong presence in the music industry, Because Music has established itself as an influential force in the global market. The label is listed by GVL with label code LC 33186 and LC 13950, which can often be found on releases manufactured by or licensed to Warner. 

Since its inception, Because Music has been dedicated to discovering and nurturing exceptional talent across various genres. The label boasts an impressive roster of *artists* who have achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success. With their innovative approach to music production and promotion, Because Music continues to push boundaries and challenge conventions.

With a focus on quality and artistic integrity, Because Music strives to provide music lovers with unparalleled listening experiences. Their commitment to delivering exceptional sound quality ensures that fans can fully immerse themselves in the *performers'* creative vision.

Now on album number seven, Metronomy has continued where many of their 2000s ‘cool’ band peers have dropped off along the way. Small World is a return to simple pleasures, nature, an embracing in part of more pared down, songwriterly sonics (some moments wouldn’t sound amiss on a Wilco release), all while asking broader existential questions: which feels at least somewhat rooted in the period of time during which it was made – 2020. For all that Mount seems to think he has made a comparatively sombre record, much of Small World still pulses with the zesty, tongue-in-cheek joie de vivre you’d expect of a Metronomy record.So sure, things are different now Joe Mount is getting older and what’s on his mind is changing, but that doesn’t mark a change in quality for Metronomy. An immaculate set of tracks, Joe Mount’s ability as a songwriter and arranger shines through on Small World, evergreen. Metronomy might be growing up, but they’re not afraid to still have fun with it all. Through the tumultuous ebb and flow of the years, Metronomy continues to endure and make great pop music – and, really, that’s all that we could ask for.

Small World

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