(1) Metro is an indie pop band from Luxembourg. Their sound is oscillating between 80's pop, 70's krautrock, new-wave and electro. Pounding drum beats, grooving basslines, screaming synth-symphonies and cheap japanese sound-toys, combined with Olivier's precise and passionate vocals are their recipe for love.
http://www.myspace.com/aboutmetro
http://www.facebook.com/metrotheband
(2) Metro was a popular beat band in Hungary formed by Zorán. They originally released one studio album (Metro, 1969), a live album (Egy este a metro-klubban... -One Night in the Metro Club...- 1970), and almost forty singles they were active. At the beginning of the '90s, they released another live album (Metro koncert -Metro concert- 1992), and two compilation album which contains many of their single-only released songs. In 2000, their two old albums where re-released on CD, these editions contains, many other single-only songs, near the original songs, and they released an another compilation albums: Gyémánt és arany (Diamond and Gold), which those single songs which were never released on CD before. The members of bands were changed many times
This band was active from 1962 to 1972. At the early years, they covered only famous english songs, and in 1966, when their first hungarian song was success, they recorded only hungarian songs. They released many songs on singles, but their studio album contains only new songs. Later the members changed more times, but neighter of them were successful, so the they disbanded in 1972.
The "classic" members:
- Sztevanovity Zorán
- Sztevanovity Dusán
- Frenreisz Károly
- Schöck Ottó
- Brunner Győző
(3) Metro is a jazz ensemble consisting of Mitchel Forman and Chuck Loeb, working in tandem with Wolfgang Haffner and Victor Bailey. The band was founded in spring 1994 by Chuck Loeb and Mitchel Forman, who have dreamed of starting their own cooperative band project for over 20 years since they worked together for Stan Getz. During their long career they have often met again - including for a tour and live-album by saxman Bill Evans called "Petite Blonde", but they have never led a band together before "Metro". For the steady band they looked for a great bassman and drummer. Originally Dennis Chambers was invited to join the band, but he was busy with a commercial job for the first tour of Europe in spring of 1994. So German drummer Wolfgang Haffner was invited on the recommendation of bassman Anthony Jackson who had worked with him on several occassions in Europe - and it worked out great. The band recorded their first album - called metro like the band - directly after the tour at the "Hansahaus"-Studios in Bonn, Germany. Since then they have played a second tour of Europe with concerts in France, Poland and Germany.
The press reactions were almost as good as the reactions of the audience - and many journalists remarked that the band plays "Power fusion" instead of "elevator crap". In spring 1995 Anthony Jackson left the band and was succeeded by bassman Victor Bailey (ex-Weather Report, Petite Blonde, Madonna a.o.). They recorded the new album "Tree People" and were be performing live in spring of 1996 in Germany ,Austria and other European countries. Their second album "Tree People" is available in France through JMS/Sony Distribution
(4) Another act called Metro consists of 5 guys from Passau, Germany, who started to play together in mid-2006: Christian Ulbrich(synths), Gabriel Bartl(guitar), Benjamin Block(vocals, guitar), Leo Schmidt(drums) and Michael Uhl(bass). In early 2007 they performed the songs they had finnished up to that point to positive audience reactions.
(5) One other incarnation of the band "Metro" featured a core of three multi-instrumentalists, Peter Godwin, Duncan Browne and Sean Lyons whose debut ('Metro') was released in the late '70s on the Transatlantic label.
Somewhat difficult to pigeon-hole in terms of style, one possible description could be "underground Paris soft rock" coincidentally harking back to the band's name, the music being strongly evocative of loss, passion and lust in a city of romance such as Paris.
"Criminal World" the first single from the debut, was later covered by David Bowie, although the original remains the definitive version.
"Flame" and its "Overture" are highlight tracks that would be appreciated across many genres of listeners.
After recording a follow-up (New Love) and the untimely death of Duncan Browne (who leaves behind his own extensive discography) the voice of the band, Peter Godwin went on to record some disco-oriented material with some mainland European success.
(6)An alternative rock band from Turkey, releasing just one album named "Avucumda Gokyuzu".
(7) Metro is a soundsystem.
(8) Metro is a polish hip hop producer.
(9) Metro je Heavy Metal/ Hard Rock bend iz Srbije (ex-YU). Izdali su dva albuma 1983. Čupave Glave i 1995. Eksplozija.
Prvobitna postava koja je i snimila Čupave Glave '83. činili su:
Branko Savić - Vokal
Ivan Maksimović - Gitara
Saša Krstić - Klavijature
Petar Maksimović - Bas gitara
Zdravko Lalić - Bubnjevi
Postava se promenila tokom '90-tih. Tokom snimanja albuma Eksplozija '95. postavu su činili
Branko Savić - Vokal
Goran Ratković - Gitara, prateći vokal
Nenad Jovanović - Bas gitara
Pit Kordus - Gitara
Djordje Ilić - Gitara (zamenio je Kordus-a kada je napustio bend)
Branislav Kastevarac - Bubnjevi
Predrag Sazdanović - Klavijature
(10) Metro is a Christian rock band from Northern Ireland.
(11) Metro also refers to Indian Movie whose songs were massively popular
(12) Metro (previously known as Outside Ordinary) is a straight rock band from Jakarta, Indonesia. Formed by Juju (vocals), Anom (guitars), Ranggi (bass), Said (guitarst), and Oki (percussions). Their self-titled album is now available in stores, featuring the hit single M.A.T.S.A.U. They also did some nice covers such as Daft Punk's Digital Love and Bruno Mars' Just The Way You Are.
MySpace -- http://myspace.com/metroofficial
YouTube -- http://youtube.com/user/metroofficialchannel
(13) Metro is also the name of a Japanese two-piece formed in 2000 by Yuka Takayama (vocals, piano) and Shinsuke Sunoharahi (guitar, bass, programming, backing vocals). They have contributed to some music mixes and released a single in 2001.
Site - http://fweb.midi.co.jp/~metro/
(14) Metro is an alias of Reginald Burrell co-founder of Nu Groove records. He's also recorded as Assylum, Avant Garde, Dance Lessons, Houz' Neegroz, Jazz Documents, N.Y. House'n Authority, Rheji Burrell, Roqui, S.R.O., S.T. Williams, Simple Simon, Tech Trax Inc, The Utopia Project & Track And Feel Events.
(15) METRO is an indie alternative rock band from Palo Alto, California. The band was formed in 2018 by pianist Toni Loew, singer and guitarist Marina Buendia, bassist Joseph Cudahy and drummer Rein Vaska. Each member brings unique musical inspirations to the band, and METRO's music is a unique combination of alternative, indie and psychedelic influences. Their style is inspired by the styles of the 1975, Mild High Club, and Wallows. As for the future, Metro plans on recording their first album and continuing to play as many shows as possible around the San Fransisco Bay Area and beyond.
(16) Metro is a post-punk / alternative rock band from Warsaw, Poland
Criminal World
Metro Lyrics
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You were the widow of a wild cat
And now I know about your special kisses
And I know you know where that's at
I guess I recognise your destination
I think I see beneath your make-up
What you want is sort of separation
This is no ordinary
(Ah, ah, ah)
What a criminal world
The boys are like baby-faced girls
What a criminal girl
She'll show you where to shoot your gun
What a typical mother's son
The only thing that she enjoys
Is a criminal world
Where the girls are like baby-faced boys
You've got a very heavy reputation
But no-one knows about your low-life
I know a way to find a situation
And hold a candle to your high-life disguise
You caught me kneeling at your sister's door
That was no ordinary stick-up
I'm well aware just what you're looking for
I am no ordinary
I am no ordinary
(Ah, ah, ah)
What a criminal world
The boys are like baby-faced girls
What a criminal girl
She'll show you where to shoot your gun
What a typical mother's son
The only thing that she enjoys
Is a criminal world
Where the girls are like baby-faced boys
In the song "Criminal World," Metro sings about a woman with a mysterious past and a reputation as a "wild cat." Throughout the lyrics, the singer learns about the woman's "other faces" and "special kisses" that reveal her true desires for separation and a life in the criminal world. Despite her attempts to maintain a high-life disguise, the singer sees through her facade and knows how to find her in the real world. The chorus describes the criminal world as a place where gender roles are blurred and both boys and girls have baby-faced features.
The song is a commentary on the criminal underworld and the ways in which it challenges traditional gender roles and societal norms. The woman mentioned in the lyrics is a complex character who embodies both femininity and a desire for power, and the singer is drawn to her dangerous, exciting lifestyle. The juxtaposition of innocence and criminality creates a sense of tension throughout the song, as the singer grapples with his own desires and the attraction of the criminal world.
Line by Line Meaning
You never told me of your other faces
You kept your true identity hidden from me
You were the widow of a wild cat
You were previously with a dangerous partner
And now I know about your special kisses
I am aware of your seductive ways
And I know you know where that's at
You know how to control and manipulate me
I guess I recognise your destination
I understand your end goals
I think I see beneath your make-up
I see through your facade
What you want is sort of separation
You desire a different kind of relationship
This is no ordinary
This situation is not average or typical
What a criminal world
The environment is corrupt and immoral
The boys are like baby-faced girls
The men lack toughness and are easily manipulated
What a criminal girl
The woman is deceitful and cunning
She'll show you where to shoot your gun
She will lead you astray and into danger
What a typical mother's son
A regular and unremarkable person
The only thing that she enjoys
Her sole pleasure comes from participating in a corrupt world
Is a criminal world
She is only satisfied in a dishonest world
Where the girls are like baby-faced boys
The women lack strength and power
You've got a very heavy reputation
You have a shady reputation
But no-one knows about your low-life
The worst parts of yourself remain hidden
I know a way to find a situation
I have discovered a potential way to expose you
And hold a candle to your high-life disguise
I can reveal the truth about your seemingly perfect life
You caught me kneeling at your sister's door
You caught me snooping around trying to uncover the truth
That was no ordinary stick-up
My intentions were not criminal, but to uncover your secrets
I'm well aware just what you're looking for
I know what you seek and desire
I am no ordinary
I am not typical or average
Contributed by Jordyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lastrada52
The 2 artists David Bowie admitted being heavily influenced by were both the late Duncan Browne & Scott Walker (the Walker Brothers) especially the LPs "Nite Flights," "Lines," and the track "No Regrets."
Many of the effects and styles Bowie implemented throughout his albums were all done earlier by Browne & Walker. Look at the funky guitar sound Browne & Godwin from Metro used on "Overture from Flame / Flame" & then sliding into progressive rock and classical which is earlier than Bowie.
Browne's "She's Just a Fallen Angel," "Wild Places," "The Crash," "American Heartbeat," were incredible. The musicians on these albums were superb. Despite the ignorance of some critics who never played an instrument -- a pen and a typewriter are not musical instruments.
Later -- even Iggy Pop was an influence on Bowie's vocals. I happen to like Bowie & Iggy (during their period of collaboration) -- talented, creative and knew how to learn from others to shape their own performance benefit. That's not rip off, that's interpretation.
@ivantex6355
You never told me of your other faces
You were the widow of the wildcat
And Now I know about your special kisses
And I know you know where that's at
I'm not the queen so there's no need to bow
I think I see beneath your make-up
I'll take your dress and we can truck on out
This is no ordinary
This is no ordinary . . .
Oh what a criminal
World
The boys are like baby-faced
Girls
What a criminal world
She'll show you where to shoot your gun.
What a typical mother's
Son
The only thing that she
Enjoys
Is a criminal world
Where the girls are like baby-faced boys.
You've got a very heavy reputation
But no-one knows about your low-life
I know the way to find the situation
And hold a candle up to your high-life disguise
I saw you kneeling at my brother's door
That was no ordinary stick-up
I'm well aware just what you're looking for
I am no ordinary
I am no ordinary. . .
Oh what a criminal world
The boys are like baby-faced girls
What a criminal world
She'll show you where to shoot your gun.
What a typical mother's son
The only thing that she enjoys
Is a criminal world
Where the girls are like baby-faced boys.
@russellpotts3069
I love this original version and must say Bowies cover of Criminal World was my favourite track on the Lets Dance album.
@nessar00
I loved it in 1977, and I love it in 2020🤟🏼
@bountyspace
top Masterwork Enjoy
@nichi651
Love me too. I' m Nichi from Italy. Nice ti meet you. Where do you come from?
@jaxxWeb1960i
Never thought I'd hear this album again. Last time I heard it was 81
@Tabish29
David Bowie brought me here.
@geraldjohnson848
+ArseneWenger Yessir.
@lilMissF0F0
High five, me too
@philincanada
+ArseneWenger Arsene out or not? Interesting protests lately at the Emirates...
@Tabish29
+protegefive wenger made us what we are today but he doesn't have Carte Blanche. He should bow out gracefully with dignity and respect.