auctioneer69 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 you're really gonna make a pre-judgement based on 8 minutes out of a 64 minute album? and 30 sec clips of each track at that?come on now... i wouldn't even think Funeral was that great based on random 30 sec clips. Some laugh-out-loud comments based on my relatively innocuous comments on the initial clips. I just meant it sounded more like it will be a a grower of an album. Wonder what Wayne Coyne thinks? In totally unrelated news, Gorillaz are getting ready to announce all 20 dates for a US tour in October. Any thoughts that I had that this band was a side-project for Damon Albarn were blown away by the breadth and quality of "Plastic Beach". An added bonus on stage will be the presence of Mick Jones and Paul Simonon of the Clash and hopefully the imperious Bobby Womack and maybe even Lou Reed for those who the show in NYC. Can't wait. My friends who went to Coachella this year said they were the highlight for Saturday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I made it related news. Thanks for the heads up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cre618 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 It's out there. And it's good. After one listen, of course..... Edit: Duh. Didn't see the comments in the July listening thread. Glad I'm not the only one that thinks this is amazing on first listen..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Yup it's leaked... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Just finished listening to the album for the first time...it's damn good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cooperissup3r Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 there's not a song on there that wows me. gonna take more listens i guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 The two "Half Light" songs are super super good. First part = really pretty orchestral-esque Regine song. Second part = Depoche Mode/New Order-esque song? Synths and the whole bit, pretty awesome. Upon first listen they really went for something different this time around, and I really dig it so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 absolutely f'n LOVE these songs: Empty RoomCity With No ChildrenRococo (silly lyrics sure, but this song is IMMENSE musically)We Used To WaitSprawl IIReady To Start dig these quite a bit: Half Light IIModern ManWasted Hours good, but not loving: Suburban War (love the Byrds-esque guitar line)Deep BlueHalf Light I just decent: The Suburbs (great lyrics, not a fan of the bouncy rhythm & honky tonk piano really)Month of May (good energy, but not a great track) if i had to pick a least fave song: Sprawl 1 (Flatlands) (gorgeous song, and kinda reminds me of Radiohead's 'Pyramid Song', which is another gorgeous song, i just don't love either) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cgoodwin22 Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Based on what I've read from people who have merely listened to parts of the 30-second clips, I am ready to declare this album a complete bust. It's good to know I don't have to bother listening to it now. based on your post i'm ready to call you a typical hipster who thinks anything that's good is not cool. (that was a joke by the way) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 based on your post i'm ready to call you a typical hipster who thinks anything that's good is not cool. (that was a joke by the way) They're too big. I only like things that no one has heard of, regardless of quality. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Killer Whales Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 On my 3rd listen through this album and it's definitely great. Definitely an album that will need a little time since it is really lacking the epic quality of other Arcade Fire albums and things are a lot leaner and more mellow. Actually, quite a few of the songs remind me a bit of Wilco. I need more listens but for now: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 They're too big. I only like things that no one has heard of, regardless of quality.I only like things I've never heard of. Once somebody like me hears it, it's clearly too mainstream for my tastes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cgoodwin22 Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 i've only listened to the first 8 or 9 songs...but i'm digging it so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I'm not hearing anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncle tupelo Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Just finished listening to the album for the first time...it's damn good. agreed....listened to it a couple of times yesterday. I like it a lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cooperissup3r Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 it's a boring album. tried to listen to it again yesterday and couldn't get through it. guess i'll let it sit for a while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I listened to the album last night and loved the 1st 6 songs. When it came to Half Light, I thought that my cd (that I made) kept skipping and apparently it didn't capture the next 8 songs. Anyways, I just checked now on my iTunes and I am kind of surprised that for 4 minutes straight they repeat the same phrase over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again. I seriously thought that I was going to go crazy or have a stroke on the road while listening to this. Luckily, the cd stopped at Half Light II. I'll have to finish the album later on tonight to hear the 2nd half. Edit: Ok. Whatever version I got the leak from had those 2 songs completely fucked up and skipping. Downloaded again and those 2 songs are much, much, much better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrNo Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 It's growing on me a little after the second listen, but it's definitely way, way too long. I think "Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)" is my favorite song on there now, which is strange, 'cause I'm normally not into Regine's songs and it sounds like an outtake from the Goonies soundtrack. I didn't like Neon Bible that much at first either, though, and it's grown to be my favorite by far. I'll give this one a couple more listens for sure...if I can find the time to, anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 i don't necessarily find it too LONG in terms of album length, but there's 2 songs i'd def cut from the record (Month of May & Deep Blue). MoM is a fun rocker, but it doesn't fit the albums sound & theme that well and should have been a b-side. i mean you could easily argue the White Album & London Calling are "too long" too, but doesn't diminish how great those records (not saying Suburbs is that good, just an example) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Sprawl II is my early fave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 it is indeed an awesome track. i think my fave is either Empty Room or City With No Children, but Sprawl II is up there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I need a lot more time with this album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
damo Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 just had first listen. my favourite was rococo, gonna go for round two shortly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Terry Gilliam to direct Arcade Fire live webcast: Gilliam news Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turnips Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 got through the first half this morning, and really digging it so far. I'm hearing some shoegaze influence - Slowdive, My Bloody Valentine, M83 etc - nice! looking forward to the 2nd half - from reading this thread it seems like there's more beats and synthy stuff, which is surprising to me but exciting nonethless Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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