Arcade Fire - Mega Superthread. All gig/new album discussion.

positivenote · 27-05-2010 12:07AM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b00sg875

45min in and then on the hour...

all sounds good to be honest... esp with jim carrol saying they're coming to the 02 before christmas

Spiritoftheseventies · 27-05-2010 12:17AM

jill_valentine wrote: »

Thanks for that.

And that title was just getting embarrassing.

EDIT: From what I can gather, the "super limited" 12 inch white label vinyl of these songs is going to start appearing in "random" indie record stores over the next few days. They've pressed a few thousand, but will be holding back some to sell at shows.

You better mention me in your acceptance speech, Jill. Silly me for thinking I could steal your thunder. Fair is fair though, you have carried the torch here for the fire

jill_valentine · 27-05-2010 10:29AM

Info including preorder details up on their website.

"The Suburbs " it is.

The Pontiac · 27-05-2010 10:52AM

So it's a double album then. This is from their website..

Double 12″ vinyl + premium digital (gatefold, 180 g) $24.99

That's around €20 for a double vinyl album which is pretty good value. Pity I've no turntable.

The cd and premium digital prices are good value too. A few other options on offer, like limited edition posters for the hardcore fans too.

This is going to be one long thread once the album is released.

Spiritoftheseventies · 27-05-2010 01:00PM

This I think will be the official video for the song. Jeff you will appreciate this one. Its a collage of photos. Done very well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmuFAhZsTUQ

johnny_ultimate · 27-05-2010 01:03PM

Really like the suburbs alright, nice change of pace from the usual Arcade Fire song and yet undoubtedly a song of theirs (building up to an epic ending).

Month of May I'm not so sure about, but The Suburbs bodes well for the full album!

The Pontiac · 27-05-2010 01:11PM

Spiritoftheseventies wrote: »

This I think will be the official video for the song.

I doubt it. It looks like a homemade video, albeit a very good one indeed. Excellent song.

RichTea · 27-05-2010 03:31PM

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

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Month of May I'm not so sure about

Bit different isn't it? I think it's great though, especially for a B-side.

Spiritoftheseventies · 27-05-2010 03:42PM

I like Month of May a lot but see why Arcade Fire chose Suburbs for B side as its poppier.

jill_valentine · 27-05-2010 03:58PM

The versions on http://www.arcadefire.com/vinyl/ are significantly higher quality than the Zane Lowe rips, and it makes a real difference to the second half of The Suburbs in particular. Give it a bash.

Spiritoftheseventies · 27-05-2010 04:14PM

Seemed to be buffering issues with the page so there was quite a few interruptions.. great idea though with the spinning disc.

jill_valentine · 27-05-2010 04:49PM

Alternatively, you can hear the full version of The Suburbs on the lyrics page, along with the interactive visual lyrics sheet, which is pretty fun.

I'm guessing the images mostly come from the Spike Jonze thing.

lordgoat · 27-05-2010 06:24PM

Had my first listen killing the last 5 minutes of work. Think there is decidely a badly drawn boy (circa hour of the belwiderbeast era) feel to it.

Not a bad thing.

After one listen it's ok. Maybe it will grow but we'll have to wait and see.

Spiritoftheseventies · 27-05-2010 07:00PM

jill_valentine wrote: »

Alternatively, you can hear the full version of The Suburbs on the lyrics page, along with the interactive visual lyrics sheet, which is pretty fun.

I'm guessing the images mostly come from the Spike Jonze thing.

See that. Had a bit of fun re-arranging the lyrics there. Like how they slowly worked the strings into the song. Builds very slowly but its a slow burner. I can see this been a very big hit.

JerryHandbag · 27-05-2010 11:54PM

Wow, 2 very different songs. I just noticed they mention "The Suburbs" in the lyrics of Month of May. Clever boys (and girls)

Month of May sounds like Bruce Springsteen produced by DJ Shadow!! The Suburbs is a nice poppy number. Like both songs for different reasons. This new album is gonna be mega, I'm sure of it.

monkey9 · 28-05-2010 01:36AM

Spiritoftheseventies wrote: »

The wait is over. Here for the first time on Boards, Arcade Fires Month of May/ the Suburbs.

http://consequenceofsound.net/2010/05/26/check-out-arcade-fire-month-of-may/

So does Boards owe you royalties now, Mr Exclusive?? :rolleyes:

Spiritoftheseventies · 28-05-2010 07:30AM

monkey9 wrote: »

So does Boards owe you royalties now, Mr Exclusive?? :rolleyes:

Cheque is in the post as we speak

Btw arcade interview available to download on all things considered podcast on NPR. Just type in All things considerd and NPR into your i tunes player and it will pop up. At this stage think this is the musical website of the year. Range of material is phenomenal. Very revealing interview here. The word eponymous was accidentally slipped into the conversation so that maybe the title.
Wim and Will on it. Very revealing as to what the album will sound like. Excellent interview.

jill_valentine · 29-05-2010 11:26PM

"The Suburbs" is definitely the album title, it's been up there in the preorder page on their homepage for a few days. Will was correcting himself for using the word "eponymous" incorrectly rather than trying to unsay it, if you catch my drift.

It's a nice interview alright though, and there's a lot of it. Win and Will were in good form. I'd say they'll be a lot less chatty from here on out. I have to say, I'm looking forward to the "electronic" stuff and the Régine songs a lot.

EDIT: I thought the stuff about "Well, these songs are all so much worse than Funeral it's hard for me to pick a favourite" was pretty funny.

Stompbox · 30-05-2010 06:59PM

Spiritoftheseventies wrote: »

beat you to it another exlusive by SOTS Very heavy to be honest but like it.

You didn't beat him, you edited your post a minute after he posted it.

lordgoat · 30-05-2010 07:03PM

miltonu wrote: »

You didn't beat him, you edited your post a minute after he posted it.

Seen as this is one of your first posts in alt/indie consider this a warning.

If you respond to any poster as such again you will be banned. Do not reply to this on thread.

Stompbox · 30-05-2010 08:22PM

lordgoat wrote: »

Seen as this is one of your first posts in alt/indie consider this a warning.

If you respond to any poster as such again you will be banned. Do not reply to this on thread.

Well this is kind of puzzling, seeing as I simply pointed out what actually happened no?

Placid_Casual · 30-05-2010 09:48PM

The Suburbs is a great tune but musically its a bit safe, doesn't sound like they're really stretching themselves. I think the The Badly Drawn Boy comparison is apt. Reminds me of Something To Talk About.

Month Of May sounds like the soundtrack to a John Hughes movie.

lordgoat · 30-05-2010 10:08PM

Placid_Casual wrote: »

The Suburbs is a great tune but musically its a bit safe, doesn't sound like they're really stretching themselves. I think the The Badly Drawn Boy comparison is apt. Reminds me of Something To Talk About.

Month Of May sounds like the soundtrack to a John Hughes movie.

Got to agree here PC, very much whelmed by the two songs not over or underwhelmed just a bit average imo. And wouldn't inspire alot of excitement about the album.

Placid_Casual · 30-05-2010 10:16PM

lordgoat wrote: »

Got to agree here PC, very much whelmed by the two songs not over or underwhelmed just a bit average imo. And wouldn't inspire alot of excitement about the album.

Yeah, as an introduction to new material I don't think the two new tracks stand up well in comparison to, say, Intervention and Keep The Car Running which got me quite excited about Neon Bible.

Daithio2 · 01-06-2010 11:49AM

I'm pretty disappointed with the suburbs to be honest. It's not bad, but it's just quite plain. I'm pretty certain if I heard it without knowing it was Arcade Fire I'd not bother listening to the next track on the album.

jill_valentine · 01-06-2010 02:35PM

The first warm-up show of the year is on the 7th, so stay tuned to Youtube for an idea of the rest of the album.

jill_valentine · 02-06-2010 08:43PM

Right, they've started announcing US dates, UK dates for September expected to follow over the next week and presumably Ireland will be under that batch.

Gregsor · 04-06-2010 04:40PM

Breath of fresh Arcade Fire are,love their music from the start and whilst my album purchases have declined in the last few years due to boredom of the same played out music again and again,they can expect another purchase from me,i`ve yet to be let down by them.

Must get to see them live this year or i`ll never forgive myself.

I can`t help but but crank up the volume when Month of May comes on,divine

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jill_valentine · 05-06-2010 05:49AM

They played a secret show in Montreal tonight. Around 70 people in an abandoned building, apparently there was some pro recording equipment there.

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Be warned, Win Butler has apparently finally just surrendered to a full-on Mullet. He's looking very much business up front and party at the back.

calex71 · 05-06-2010 08:17PM

Interesting setlist

new songs did very little for me on first listen.

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