Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
08-01-10, 05:59 PM
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Re: Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
well not for you, but it did for others here and there.
I just don't think that this is their masterpiece, there's not new territory with this album, just heavy influences of the past.
I just don't think that this is their masterpiece, there's not new territory with this album, just heavy influences of the past.
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It did?
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08-01-10, 06:22 PM
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Re: Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
Originally Posted by Nyko
The MSG concert this Thursday is being broadcast over the Internet, and it's being directed by Terry Gilliam.
08-01-10, 06:50 PM
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Re: Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
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I really like this record. I hope the lyrics come with the CD.
08-02-10, 02:44 AM
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Re: Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
Originally Posted by TripWire
well not for you, but it did for others here and there.
08-02-10, 06:05 AM
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Re: Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
alrighty, and it's obvious you aren't included in the "we" and I made a mistake by using such an encompassing word.
The only reason I brought up the album was from the BBC quote.
"You could call it their OK Computer. But it’s arguably better than that."
The only reason I brought up the album was from the BBC quote.
"You could call it their OK Computer. But it’s arguably better than that."
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08-02-10, 11:40 AM
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Re: Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
Anyone check out the enhanced download yet? If you ordered from the band's site they sent a link today with a download...
"Your digital purchase of The Suburbs includes a second digital version of the record which includes synchronized artwork. You can load it into your iTunes, iPod, or other digital playback device. At all times, you can click on the title of the song overlaying the artwork in your visual display to link to web pages added by Arcade Fire that are related in one way or another to the song. Synchronized artwork by AATOAA."
"Your digital purchase of The Suburbs includes a second digital version of the record which includes synchronized artwork. You can load it into your iTunes, iPod, or other digital playback device. At all times, you can click on the title of the song overlaying the artwork in your visual display to link to web pages added by Arcade Fire that are related in one way or another to the song. Synchronized artwork by AATOAA."
08-03-10, 09:04 AM
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Re: Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
I am not sure I hear the "Ok Computer"* comparisons, but this album is fantastic. Seriously, this band just keeps uping the ante and I like it.
*I am not sure where I read that either...I want to say Pitchfork, because that comment is just pretentious enough for them to say that to their pretentious audience.
*I am not sure where I read that either...I want to say Pitchfork, because that comment is just pretentious enough for them to say that to their pretentious audience.
08-03-10, 01:26 PM
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Re: Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
Gah...
I've tried listening to the entire album twice now in a single sitting (once on the way into work, and once now that I'm here) and I keep getting interrupted with about five tracks left.
So, I've heard all but those five songs, and I really, really like the album, much more than I thought I would.
I've tried listening to the entire album twice now in a single sitting (once on the way into work, and once now that I'm here) and I keep getting interrupted with about five tracks left.
So, I've heard all but those five songs, and I really, really like the album, much more than I thought I would.
08-03-10, 02:40 PM
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Re: Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
Great album. I think those of you who haven't heard the last several tracks will like them.
This may sound odd, but is anyone else getting a Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" vibe from "Sprawl II?" There's a little section that starts at about 2:57 that especially reminded me of that song.
This may sound odd, but is anyone else getting a Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" vibe from "Sprawl II?" There's a little section that starts at about 2:57 that especially reminded me of that song.
08-03-10, 05:42 PM
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Re: Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
I finally made it towards the end - Sprawl II is fucking fantastic. Regine's voice is absolutely perfect in that one.
@Drexl - Blondie/Cyndi - whoever they are channeling here it fucking works.
@Drexl - Blondie/Cyndi - whoever they are channeling here it fucking works.
08-04-10, 12:59 AM
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Re: Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
Originally Posted by Drexl
Great album. I think those of you who haven't heard the last several tracks will like them.
This may sound odd, but is anyone else getting a Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" vibe from "Sprawl II?" There's a little section that starts at about 2:57 that especially reminded me of that song.
This may sound odd, but is anyone else getting a Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" vibe from "Sprawl II?" There's a little section that starts at about 2:57 that especially reminded me of that song.
I went back and listed to that part, and yes, I think that was intentional. That really does mimic Lauper's tune.
It's just a great song overall. Love to hear more female vocals blended into the album as a whole. (or I guess more lead vocals from Regine)
08-05-10, 12:10 AM
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Re: Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
Does this sound a little familiar:
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08-05-10, 10:14 AM
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Re: Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
Originally Posted by Liver&Onions
I finally made it towards the end - Sprawl II is fucking fantastic. Regine's voice is absolutely perfect in that one.
@Drexl - Blondie/Cyndi - whoever they are channeling here it fucking works.
@Drexl - Blondie/Cyndi - whoever they are channeling here it fucking works.
Yeah, Blondie was my first thought.
08-05-10, 06:04 PM
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Re: Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
The more I listen to this album, the more fantastic it is in my ears. The tracklisting is perfect, and the cuts that stand out hold everything together.
Best tracks: The Suburbs, Rococo, Half Light II, We Used To Wait, Sprawl II. Some of the best music I've heard this year, right there.
Best tracks: The Suburbs, Rococo, Half Light II, We Used To Wait, Sprawl II. Some of the best music I've heard this year, right there.
08-05-10, 07:06 PM
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Re: Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
Originally Posted by Nyko
Does this sound a little familiar:
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08-05-10, 10:10 PM
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Re: Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
anyone watching the live performance on YouTube?
08-05-10, 10:10 PM
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08-05-10, 10:54 PM
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Re: Arcade Fire: The Suburbs - Aug 3, 2010
Goodness, the MSG show on youtube was great. I saw Arcade Fire at a small club after Funeral was released and they are completely the same, yet completely different. More polished but still emotional. More confident, but not cocky. I'm surprised I watched the whole thing because concert videos aren't really my thing. Hell, even the song Haiti brought a tear to my eye.
If they are not already, they should be the biggest band in the world. They've earned it.
If they are not already, they should be the biggest band in the world. They've earned it.
