""The intention is to get straight to that endorphin rush that comes with a hook or a chorus, and just not overcomplicate the songs," says Alex Edkins, who spent 17 years getting his angst and aggression out while blowing eardrums in Toronto's METZ."
""Hoopla is a precision-engineered hook delivery device, overflowing with fist-pump choruses, soaring harmonies, killer riffs, twin leads, and other pleasure-center button pushers.""
""For those who loved Edkins' former band, he hasn't turned things down much. Hoopla was made with Spoon's Jim Eno in the producer's chair at Seth Manchester's Machines With Magnets.""
Alex Edkins, known for his work with METZ, has released a new album titled Weird Nightmare, which features a more melodic approach. The album, Hoopla, is characterized by catchy hooks, harmonies, and riffs, drawing inspiration from various iconic bands. This project represents a natural progression from METZ's final album, Up on Gravity Hill. The production was handled by Jim Eno of Spoon, ensuring a polished sound while retaining Edkins' energetic style. Other notable releases this week include albums from The Boo Radleys, American Football, and Kacey Musgraves.
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