Pagans in Vegas
by Metric
  • Record Label: Metric
  • Release Date: Sep 18, 2015
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Sep 18, 2015
    83
    Pagans In Vegas has a strong and consistent tone, more uplifting than most of the previous work, but retaining both the lyrical skepticism and dark musicality of so much of Metric’s catalog.
  2. Exclaim
    Sep 16, 2015
    80
    Patient listening toward the end of Pagans is absolutely rewarded.
  3. PopMatters
    Oct 5, 2015
    70
    Pagans in Vegas is still undeniably Metric. It might even be quintessentially Metric. It’s just not the top tier work that’s become expected of them in the latter part of their career.
  5. AllMusic
    Sep 18, 2015
    70
    Pagans in Vegas can be viewed as their first post-success album and while the struggle for their musical soul that plays out over its course makes for a sometimes less than coherent listen, it's always an interesting one.
  6. Magnet
    Sep 22, 2015
    65
    Even when the beat's bopping and the synths are grooving, we're still singing along to songs about jerks throwing themselves a pity party. But hey, it's still a party. [No. 124, p.61]
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User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. EludiumQ36
    Sep 19, 2015
    6
    Sorry, this won't be a commercial success like Fantasies or Synthetica. They've experimented, tried some new things, but nothing really sticksSorry, this won't be a commercial success like Fantasies or Synthetica. They've experimented, tried some new things, but nothing really sticks or stands out. First track "Lie Lie Lie" turned me off with her annoying "hey hey hey". The following songs often have a likable chorus but the rest of the structure is disjointed. Only when I got to track 9's "Blind Valentine" did my ears perk up due to its start having a faint similarity to "Artificial Nocturne" from Synthetica, but it's listenable. Likewise "The Governess", and the final two tracks are synth-only plays with the first being upbeat and the second much more muted. Again, it's not a bad work of music art, just disappointing to me that not one song emerges as what could be a mainstream hit. I won't be adding any of its songs to my Crystal Metric (best of) playlist. However, except for track 1, they're listenable enough to play through headphones when I'm lunching or shopping.… Full Review »
  2. marcmyworks
    Jun 9, 2016
    5
    Again Metric creates another slick and synthetic release that just does not resonate with me. The production and attention to detail is onAgain Metric creates another slick and synthetic release that just does not resonate with me. The production and attention to detail is on point but there is a strong disconnect. The tracks mostly feel hollow and lack the punch of previous efforts. Download: Cascades, The Shade.… Full Review »
  3. musicforall
    Sep 29, 2015
    8
    I liked this album and where they are going. I discovered Metric with Fantasies and have since bought most of their stuff. When I listen toI liked this album and where they are going. I discovered Metric with Fantasies and have since bought most of their stuff. When I listen to their first couple of albums and compare them to Synthetic or Pagans, I see a musical trend that I really like. I haven't found many bands that get better as they go along but Metric does that. Even the album cover is reminiscent of Synthetica. Keep it up, guys!… Full Review »
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