Arcade Fire

[The DARK]

Can't say I like the new album, and this is coming from a fan. It feels a bit like a school project; Win's got lots of lyrical reference points with nothing to say about them. I dunno, maybe he should just stick to writing about kids. 

I give a lot of credit to Murphy for his production though. I can't imagine that the band members were particularly adept with bongos and polyrhythms coming into this, and he makes it all very listenable.

[EverythingChanges]

Can't say I like the new album, and this is coming from a fan. It feels a bit like a school project; Win's got lots of lyrical reference points with nothing to say about them. I dunno, maybe he should just stick to writing about kids. 

I give a lot of credit to Murphy for his production though. I can't imagine that the band members were particularly adept with bongos and polyrhythms coming into this, and he makes it all very listenable.

I feel the album is very solid so far, but with all arcade fire music, it takes time to grow on you. The only thing I don't really dig is the overuse of synthesizers throughout. Occasional synth is fine, but I've never been a huge fan of it. Either way this album is better than suburbs for me, and some of these songs will be amazing live. I think they will be a must see if they come my way. The standouts for me right now are porno, awful sound, and Orpheus.

[Jaimoe]

I agree with the above comment regarding Arcade Fire albums are growers. Suburbs didn't click with me until a month after I bought it, and boy, did it click. Maybe I was hesitant because I hate suburbia 

[scosby2]

Loving Reflektor...but arcade fire has never really had to grow on me...and on "here comes the night time vol 1" there are a couple of times where Winn sounds just like Conor Oberst(if you wanna be righteous, if you wanna be righteous, get in line)...in a good way, but as we all know I've always loved Conor's multiple projects so I may be partial


Y'all got any disco ball back there?

[MarkW]

They're playing a few dates as the Reflektors during November in the UK.  I've got a ticket to see them on the 27th.  When I saw them at a festival in 2007 the crowd was jammed with noisy teens with very sharp elbows.  I shall be sheltering at the back for this one.

EDIT:

Oh God.  I've just seen that "formal attire" or costume is mandatory.

[EverythingChanges]

I guess a man can dream:

Joan of Arc
Reflektor
Flashbulb Eyes
Power Out
The Suburbs
It's Never Over
Haiti
Rebellion
Windowsill
Keep the Car Running
Normal Person
Wake Up
Antichrist Television Blues
Awful Sound
Porno
Half Light I
Tunnels
Sprawl II

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Ready to Start
Afterlife
Supersymmetry
My Body Is a Cage

[marino13]

Oh God.  I've just seen that "formal attire" or costume is mandatory.

They have been annoying the shit out of me lately.

[oistheone]

Finally got the chance to sit down and digest this album -- and I really dig it! It starts off absolutely smokin' across the first two sides. I don't think there's a weak track anywhere on the first LP actually. And "Normal Person" might already be one of my favorite Arcade Fire songs ever. Goddamn, that chorus is BANGIN!

I'm going to need some more time with this one, but on my first and second listen through, I kinda lost interest on the second LP, "Porno" excepted. I enjoyed that one right off the bat. But other than that, I found my mind wandering, whereas on the first half, I was completely enthralled by all these awesome new songs. This is an album that's definitely worth my time though, and I'll very soon be listening again to gain further... reflections.

[scosby2]

To me the side with here comes the night 2, awful sound, and It's never over is one if the best sides of a record ever made, and I have no idea why...just beautiful music I suppose...here comes the night 2 is ok but the other two I can't get enough of and are the main basis of my statement


Y'all got any disco ball back there?

[EverythingChanges]

To me the side with here comes the night 2, awful sound, and It's never over is one if the best sides of a record ever made, and I have no idea why...just beautiful music I suppose...here comes the night 2 is ok but the other two I can't get enough of and are the main basis of my statement


Y'all got any disco ball back there?

I agree that last half of the album is by far the most solid run of songs on any Arcade Fire album to date imo.  Here Comes the Night Time II serves its purpose.  It isn't supposed to be a full fledged song, it is a reprise.  But damn Awful Sound is the best song on the album and then it is followed by the other 4 best songs on the album.  It's Never Over is awesome.  Porno is fucking awesome.  Afterlife is awesome.  Supersymmetry is awesome. 

Other favorites on the album are Flashbulb Eyes, and Joan of Arc.  Normal Person is a favorite of mine live, but the studio version is way lacking compared to the live version.

[CountSA]

Flashbulb Eyes reminds me of The Clash & The English Beat...that and Here Comes the Night Time I are definitely the standouts for me.

[Ob1jacobe]

I'm really liking refelktor more and more with each listen.  Not sure where I would rank compared to others but definitely growing on me.

Question :  on my vinyl copy "we exists" is fourth song/ 1st song on side 2.  However on digital download it's the 2nd song.  Album sleeve confirms track listing is correct.  Is this the same for others?  What is the correct track list.  I like consistency

[scosby2]

My digital download is the same way...I re-arranged mine to match the vinyl...but that's just bc to me vinyl rules all musical formats and therefore cannot be wrong...👍

In no way is this official but that's just me


Y'all got any disco ball back there?

[dmooney99]

Awesome album!  Really like Normal Person.  Hoping for a US tour next year

[bartel]

US tour is announced... trying to get to philly... they won't sell out the wells fargo though.

[oistheone]

I'm wondering how this presale works. I preordered the album solely to get presale access, and have been emailed presale codes for other shows, none for this current slate tho. Hope we get some information soon!

[Jaimoe]

Sucky venue for Toronto. I'm glad I caught the Neon Bible tour at Massey Hall. Top 3 shows ever!

[EverythingChanges]

Any idea what the price range might be for this tour?

Also, I noticed it says the opener is the Reflektors.  Am I to assume it will be Arcade Fire as the Reflektors playing new stuff, and then them coming back out to play older stuff?  If this is the case, any guess at how long the show might be?  It starts at 7:30, so I am guessing they should play for at least 2 hours.  Maybe there will be an actual opener, or maybe we will be spoiled with a 3 hour Arcade Fire show with an intermission between The Reflektors and Arcade Fire.

[Jaimoe]

I'm assuming 90-minute to 2-hour show, not including the opener. Intensity and action-packed it will be, and they'll be able to maintain the momentum throughout. I hoping for no set break (they thankfully aren't a jam band).

[EverythingChanges]

I'm assuming 90-minute to 2-hour show, not including the opener. Intensity and action-packed it will be, and they'll be able to maintain the momentum throughout. I hoping for no set break (they thankfully aren't a jam band).

I think they should definitely play 2 hours.  I still scratch my head at bands this big that only play 1hr. 30min. sets.  Like the Black Keys...  I just think dropping $60-$100 per ticket justifies the 2 hour set. 

Either way, I am super stoked.