Celebrated electronic alt-pop pioneers Metronomy are set to commemorate two decades of groundbreaking music with the release of their first comprehensive collections: 'Greatest Hits' and 'BBC Sessions.' Both albums will arrive on September 5th, via Because Music, offering fans an extensive look back at the band's influential career. Pre-orders for both releases are available now.
'Greatest Hits' will feature 20 of Metronomy's most beloved songs, spanning their seven studio albums and showcasing their unique ability to consistently redefine the electronic pop landscape. Alongside this, the 'BBC Sessions' compilation will present 17 previously unreleased live recordings, captured between 2009 and 2019 for BBC Radio 6Music, Radio 1, and Radio 2. To mark the announcement, two tracks from the 'BBC Sessions' – 'The Look' and 'On Dancefloors' – have been released today, offering a taste of these rare live gems.
Formed in 1999 by musician and producer Joseph Mount, Metronomy has cultivated a legacy as one of the UK's most impactful electronic acts. Their distinctive sound effortlessly bridges the gap between experimental electronic music and accessible pop, complemented by their innovative production techniques, striking visual aesthetics, and famously energetic live shows.
This special collection highlights the full breadth of Metronomy's output, from the early charm of tracks like 'You Could Easily Have Me' to the sophisticated pop of 'The Look' and the dance-floor magic of 'Love Letters.' It’s a testament to the band’s magnetic energy and distinctive sound that has captivated audiences for two decades.
'Greatest Hits' will be available in various formats, including a standard 2xLP Edition, a colored special 2xLP Edition, and a 2xCD Edition. The 'BBC Sessions' will be included on the 2xCD Edition and will also see a separate stand-alone 2xLP release. The album artwork for 'Greatest Hits' visually represents the band's journey, cleverly incorporating elements from their entire catalogue of logos and designs.
Metronomy - Greatest Hits tracklisting The Look
The Bay
Heartbreaker
Lately
A Thing For Me
Love Letters
My Heart Rate Rapid
I’m Aquarius
Reservoir
The Light
Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Everything Goes My Way
Corinne
This Could Be Beautiful [It Is]
Night Owl
Old Skool
Walking In The Dark
Things Will Be Fine
Right On Time
You Could Easily Have Me
Metronomy - BBC Sessions tracklistingHeartbreaker (BBC 6Music Hub for the Queens of Noize – 07/02/08)
What Do I Know Now (BBC 6Music Marc Riley show – 16/06/09)
On Dancefloors (BBC 6Music Marc Riley show – 16/06/09)
Not Made For Love (BBC Radio 2 Janice Long show – 27/11/09)
She Wants (BBC 6Music Lauren Laverne show – 11/04/11)
Some Written (BBC 6music Rob Da Bank show – 16/04/11)
The Look (BBC 6music Rob Da Bank show – 16/04/11)
Corinne (BBC 6Music Marc Riley show – 13/06/11)
Love Letters (BBC 6Music Marc Riley show – 11/03/14)
I’m Aquarius (BBC 6Music Marc Riley show – 11/03/14)
Reservoir (BBC 6Music Lauren Laverne show – 04/06/14)
Night Owl (BBC 6Music Nemone show – 20/7/16)
Old Skool (BBC 6Music Lauren Laverne - 08/05/17)
You Could Easily Have Me (BBC 6Music Marc Riley show – 17/07/19)
Wedding Bells (BBC Radio 1 Annie Mac’s show – 04/09/2019)
Lately (BBC Radio 1 Annie Mac’s show – 04/09/2019)
Salted Caramel Ice Cream (BBC 6Music Mary Ann Hobbs show – 07/10/2019)
