title: II (Metz album)
text: # II (Metz album)
  
  II is the second studio album by Canadian noise rock band METZ, released internationally on May 4, 2015, on Sub Pop. It was released a day later in North America. II was produced by the band, and engineered by Alex Bonenfant and Graham Walsh. The album received mostly positive reviews.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Aggregate scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | Metacritic | 78/100 |
  | Review scores ||
  | Source | Rating |
  | AllMusic | |
  | The A.V. Club | B |
  | Consequence of Sound | B |
  | DIY | |
  | Drowned in Sound | 8/10 |
  | Pitchfork Media | 6.7/10 |
  | PopMatters | 8/10 |
  | Rolling Stone | |
  | Spin | 8/10 |
  
  On Metacritic, II has a score of 78 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews" based on 23 reviews.
  
  The album was a long-listed nominee for the 2015 Polaris Music Prize.
  
  ## Track listing
  
  * "Acetate" - 3:55
  * "The Swimmer" - 2:41
  * "Spit You Out" - 4:49
  * "Zzyzx" - 0:34
  * "I.O.U." - 2:52
  * "Landfill" - 2:42
  * "Nervous System" - 2:09
  * "Wait in Line" - 3:16
  * "Eyes Peeled" - 2:33
  * "Kicking a Can of Worms" - 4:19
  
  ## Charting
  
  | Chart (2015) | Peak position |
  | - | - |
  | US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) | 3 |
  | US Independent Albums (Billboard) | 13 |
  | US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard) | 17 |
  | US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard) | 4 |
  | US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) | 26 |
  | US Top Tastemaker Albums (Billboard) | 8 |
  | US Vinyl Albums (Billboard) | 7 |
  