The self-released 2001 L.P. First Light At Last Orders built upon The Weekenders E.P. debut's mix of swagger and wistfulness with catchy instrumentals ("Theme from M." and "Countdown"), introspective rockers ("Ashes"), moody atmospheric numbers ("Peel" and the highly textured spoken-word delivery of "Curtains") and the epic "Morphia Sunset (far far gone)."

02 Theme From M

03 Magdalene Sam

04 Curtains

05 The Change

06 Ashes

07 Peel

08 Theme From M (Reprise)

09 Countdown

10 M.O.D.E.R.N. Girl

11 William Youth

12 Daydream Superstar

13 Virginia Dare

14 Morphia Sunset (Far, Far Gone)

Metroscene's 2000 self-released debut literally jumps out of the speakers with the riff-y, megaphone delivery of "My Darkest Star," hooky and voyeuristic "Tartan Skirt," touching adultery ballad "Sunday Afternoons" and the swaggering-yet-wistful "Weekenders."

01 My Darkest Star

02 Tartan Skirt

03 Sunday Afternoons

04 Weekenders

This rough demo of "Tuesday Morning" - recorded guerrilla-style in our old rehearsal space -  is one of four songs that was part of a promo give-away called "Rough Cuts."
A better version we later undertook (also self-recorded) will hopefully see daylight in the near future.

Tuesday Morning (rough demo)

This quickly-recorded cover version of "Autumn Is Your Last Chance" was a submission for a Robyn Hitchcock tribute album. It appears the label never released the album, but a friend-in-common told us Robyn liked our version, which meant much, much more.

Autumn Is Your Last Chance (cover)

This demo version of "Last Chance At Love" was included on a special 'Rough Cuts' fan give-away. The song went on to become a live fan favorite, and this version was recorded guerrilla style in our old rehearsal space. 

Last Chance At Love

"The Ballad of Suzie Wong" is a true story set in a broader social context. You can also dance to it. This demo, cut guerrilla-style in our rehearsal space, features Allen on bass and BJ on keys. 

The Ballad of Suzie Wong (demo)

This dreamy acoustic demo was included on the fan give-away compilation Rough Cuts. Though rarely performed live, it has been cited as a favorite amongst the 100 or so people who received a copy and band members alike. Though an early experimental arrangement, the demo does capture something of the essence of the song. 

Here I Fall Again

This demo version of "Look Out!" was originally included on the compilation "Rough Cuts," a fan give-away.

Look Out!

This live cover version of "Tainted Love" (interpolating "Where Did Our Love Go?") is taken from Metroscene's performance at the 2004 Valentine's Day Massacre themed event. The show is notable for B.J. proposing marriage onstage (she said yes) and for being the band's last public performance... Until now! Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 4, 8pm - one time only - Metroscene Reunion Show - Little Tree Studios - 2842 Franklin Street, Avondale Estates, GA 30002.

Tainted Love (interpolating Where Did Our Love Go ) cover

This live version of The Beatles' classic "I Am The Walrus" was recorded live at Metroscene's 4th Anniversary show. This show had a "classics & covers" theme and featured - you guessed it - Metroscene's most popular songs, along with some interpretations of songs we love. This song, along with Pulp's "Common People" closed out the set, and was particularly fun, as we "Metroscene-d" the arrangement.

I Am The Walrus (cover)

This live rehearsal (Sept. 2012) recording of "Venice '87" is the first incorporating the Farfisa organ, played by John.  

Venice '87 new version rehearsal

This is a live rehearsal instrumental version of "Venice '87" before it had a title (or lyrics). This version features John on bass, Allen on guitar and Kevin on drums.

Venice '87 original rehearsal

This is a skeletal acoustic version of our new song, "Don't Let Me Down." The band arrangement sounds very different, with driving drums, a song-within-a-song bassline, and guitar figures that go from ghostlike in the verses to pulsing in the chorus. That said, the tone of the song remains.

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