Metric

In the live acoustic performance of "Help I'm Alive" at KROQ, Metric was promoting their album "Fantasies," which was released in 2009, a significant turning point in their career that brought them greater commercial success and wider recognition. The band had already begun to carve out a distinctive sound, mixing elements of indie rock and synth-pop, and this performance highlights their ability to translate their energetic sound into a more stripped-down, intimate format. "Help I'm Alive" became one of their most well-known tracks, showcasing the band’s lyrical depth and musical craftsmanship. The album "Fantasies" was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, topping charts in Canada and solidifying Metric's status in the music scene during this period. This KROQ session exemplifies the band’s reach and creativity during a peak era of their career, further establishing their presence in the indie rock landscape.

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