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An album that, unquestionably, marks him out as one of the UKs most promising new producers
The Guardian (2008)

What started out sounding like a simple little home-grown electro record has uncoiled itself over a summer of listens into a multi-layered party playlist that gurgles out anthems without pause.
9/10 NME (2008)

The joy and longevity emanating throughout is at once jubilant and effortless
Drowned In Sound (2008)

Its a half-arsed concept album about going out and having a crap time
(Joe Mount via Metro, 2008)

As Metronomy work on their forthcoming sixth album, they take a moment to reflect on the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough album Nights Out. Metronomys Joseph Mount has delved into the archives for Nights Out: 10th Anniversary Edition which will be released on February 8th on Because Music.

It features the original critically acclaimed album alongside a second LP which expands upon Mounts vision with a set of unreleased demos, rarities and b-sides many of which make their first appearance on vinyl. Two of the highlights come with alternative versions which have become staples of the Metronomy live set: a bedtime dub version of Holiday which takes it into a darker, glitchier direction, and a French-language version of Heartbreaker.

Mounts Francophile leanings are also explored in Breakbots remix of A Thing For Me, which contrasts French touch vibes with Mounts distinctly English-accented vocals. Previously issued on an exclusive Rough Trade bonus disc, Over is an instrumental of cinematic scale, while the disc closes with four previously unreleased demos including the leftfield minimalism of Das Booty.

Although Metronomys 2006s debut album Pip Paine (Pay The You Owe) was discovered by those in the know, it was Nights Out that captured the imagination of a much wider audience. Mount achieved the seemingly impossible: he highlighted both the joyous atmosphere of a big night out and a taste of the resultant comedown in a set that playfully veered towards being a concept album.

About Nights Out Joseph Mount says: Oscar reminded me the other day how I said to him on completing Radio Ladio I think Ive just written my first number 1. I hadnt. We also reminisced about the day we borrowed the Honda Insight for the album artwork: I found the owner on an enthusiast chat room, we gave his daughter two Kate Nash tickets and a meet and greet with Kate in exchange for a few shots with the vehicle simpler times. Shout out to Myspace.

Metronomys most recent album Summer 08 was released in 2016 to widespread critical acclaim. DIY described it as a pure-pop odyssey and NME concluded, Mount has done it again. He could write music about the impact of Brexit on the UKs trade with China and make it sound amazing. Hes that good.