Automat (Metz album)

Automat is the fourth studio album by Canadian noise rock band Metz, released on July 15, 2022, through Sub Pop Records. The album marks a shift in the band's songwriting process, incorporating more experimentation and collaboration compared to their previous releases. While maintaining the band's signature aggressive and distorted sound, Automat also explores more melodic and textural elements.

The album's title, Automat, refers to the band's automated or repetitive processes in songwriting and how they sought to break free from those patterns. The lyrics delve into themes of anxiety, repetition, and societal pressures. Automat received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its sonic experimentation and the band's evolution while acknowledging its continued intensity. The album spawned several singles, including "Demolition Row" and "Come On Down."