bleedorange Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 By the way, being a monotoned sad sack doesn't equate to being more mature, just more miserable. So, in your mind, a singer's voice has more bearing on maturity and meaning than the actual lyrics that the singer has written? Interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Artifice Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 So, in your mind, a singer's voice has more bearing on maturity and meaning than the actual lyrics that the singer has written? Interesting. Is this Oz? My statement was not at all unclear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speed Racer Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I guess that makes me immature...at least by VC's collective definition. That judgment might have less to do with your cool story, bro, and more to do with your Cool story bro. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Artifice Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 it's a meme... nevermind. the music divides us into tribes - Suburban War :chuckle: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marino13 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 All this arguing between The National and Arcade Fire will prove to be pointless when a certain album comes out in October and kicks both of their asses for album of the year!! http://www.billboard.com/news/kings-of-leon-announce-new-album-come-around-1004107585.story#/news/kings-of-leon-announce-new-album-come-around-1004107585.story I can't wait for the marketing push on this one. Just love their drinking stories in every interview and award acceptance they do. You would think they were underagers that had never drank before. Do you think they stack their empty cups under the full one and carry them around at keg parties? Back to the subject, I'm just happy to have AF and The National when I see how KOL and other bands have evolved. Like Suburbs on the first listen and think it will be a grower. May go see them at Lolla with the wife. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Though I like both bands, at 39 - I relate to The National on a more personal level than Arcade Fire. Matt’s lyrics are, I don’t know, a bit more mature – are maybe a little more relevant to older listeners, where Win’s lyrics strike me as more relatable to someone in their late teens, early twenties. As for the songs, I think The National has shown a greater degree of consistency with respect to their awesomeness– imo.I totally agree with this. I like Arcade Fire, but I love The National. I don't know which I would have preferred at age 20, but at 36 there's no doubt which band resonates more deeply with me. (Nevertheless, it's rather silly to debate which band is superior--after all, the bands are really two quite different beasts.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
welch79 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Even if the word rococo is never used as a refrain again it will still be too soon. On the whole, after several listens I have found The Suburbs underwhelming. It started out so promising, but towards the middle, it begins to just sort of meander along somewhat tunelessly. There's an EP's worth of strong to great material here, but I can think of six to eight tracks that, if trimmed, would have made for a stronger album.i am really enjoying this album after about six spins, and a highlight for me is rococo. have you paid attention to the lyrics? fits the message in my opinion. and, on the whole, it seems like a very cohesive, top-to-bottom listenable album. i am not discounting your opinion...simply stating mine as it contrasts yours in the case that some board reader is wavering on whether to give it a shot or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Artifice Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Google image search for Rococo... image #2: rococo WTF? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 i am really enjoying this album after about six spins, and a highlight for me is rococo. have you paid attention to the lyrics? fits the message in my opinion. and, on the whole, it seems like a very cohesive, top-to-bottom listenable album. i am not discounting your opinion...simply stating mine as it contrasts yours in the case that some board reader is wavering on whether to give it a shot or not. All things being equal, I prefer “hot chocolate.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I guess I am overdue to finally listen to this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I guess I am overdue to finally listen to this. It's still cheap on Amazon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Google image search for Rococo... image #2: rococo WTF? Ha-ha! That's funny. I just remember my art history professors in college totally hatin' on Rococo, so I've always associated it with the worst art movement in the world. But a Rococoesque-painted penis, well, I may just have to rethink my position. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 It's still cheap on Amazon. I've had the leak downloaded and in my itunes for weeks now, I just always end up listening to something else instead. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Was at the show last night at MSG which it was my second time seeing the band..great show... here is a review, setlist and pics if y'all interested.. http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2010/08/arcade_fire_spo_2.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I love both The National & Arcade Fire. I think it's pretty funny to have a war between fans like it was Tupac vs. Biggie. Although, I think with the fans involved I don't expect any drive by shootings. Maybe something a bit more dramatic. Google image search for Rococo... image #2: rococo WTF? Now this is what I was trying to put into words. I can picture fans of these bands beating each other over the head with it to get their point across (or tip). And they'd probably high five each other if they got the movie reference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
welch79 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 ha! i could've lived my entire life w/o seeing a rococo penis complete with cabbage balls... ya know, that would be a funny "piece" to have just so you could sneak it onto a relative's bric-a-brac shelf to see how long it "wood" (sorry...couldn't resist) take for them to notice that there is a rococo penis staring at them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
knotgreen Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 can't wait for the webcast from MSG tonight! 10pm eastern!!! http://www.youtube.com/ArcadeFireVEVO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 This is pretty f'n awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 This is a great warm up. Seeing them in 6 days! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Damn...Rococo was pretty impressive live. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
knotgreen Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 that live set was incredible. so bummed i didn't make it out to see them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 The rebroadcast is happening right now....fyi...for those who may have missed it (like me). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
virtualreason Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 That was incredible! I will definitely travel within a day's drive to see this tour! Sprawl II looks so beautiful live. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Artifice Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Okay, Suburbs was kinda flat, but all of the other new songs were great. Rococo, which I'll admit, I didn't like that much, was awesome. But tonight confirmed that Empty Room is currently my favorite song on the new album. It's just over 2 minutes of focused awesomeness. Great idea and a real gift to fans to broadcast that. I might could have done without quite so many cuts from one camera to the next, but altogether satisfying. Can you imagine that in Royal Albert Hall? Would have been insane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
virtualreason Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 All I can say: Power Out > Rebellion > Month of May was INTENSE! The direction and lights just added to the pleasure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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