Watched the actual SNL performances last night. Watching the special now on DVR and this album is going to be incredible.
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Sun September 29, 2013 11:57 pm
by harmless
Are they on Youtube?
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Sun September 29, 2013 11:59 pm
by Soma.
If this is indeed their best album to date then they will effectively cement themelves as the best band of the past decade, IMO.
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Mon September 30, 2013 12:02 am
by harmless
Also this:
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Mon September 30, 2013 12:02 am
by Norah
Soma. wrote:If this is indeed their best album to date then they will effectively cement themelves as the best band of the past decade, IMO.
For sure.
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Mon September 30, 2013 12:03 am
by harmless
Soma. wrote:If this is indeed their best album to date then they will effectively cement themelves as the best band of the past decade, IMO.
It's between them and Sigur Ros, for me.
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Mon September 30, 2013 12:07 am
by EJ
Soma. wrote:If this is indeed their best album to date then they will effectively cement themelves as the best band of the past decade, IMO.
Even without this album, I think they've achieved that mantle.
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Mon September 30, 2013 12:11 am
by harmless
These three songs are so great. SO GREAT.
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Mon September 30, 2013 2:36 am
by Tim
Okay I just watched 'Here Comes The Night Time' and holy crap that was good. Pretty funny stuff in there too.
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Mon September 30, 2013 12:19 pm
by Harry Lime
That's some funky new stuff they got going on.
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Mon September 30, 2013 2:24 pm
by solace
Reflektor 3/5 (I like the studio track a lot, but it didn't work too well for me on SNL, bad sound or not)
Afterlife 2.5/5 (bad sound as well, but I found the song fairly dull/uneventful regardless. hopefully my mind changes on record)
Here Comes The Night Time 4.5/5 (first part is a little dull, but that fast bridge kills)
We Exist 4/5 (not amazing, but a solid mid tempo number. the main synth + bass line is pretty killer)
Normal Person 5/5 (by far the best song we've heard from the album and the one that gives me hope still)
That said... I thought they looked/acted way more "goofy" than usual during the SNL performances. They almost seemed to be trying way too hard... The special was a lot better at least in that regard. I actually didn't mind the celeb cameos too much.
i'm actually a little uneasy about hearing the album now after those tunes on SNL... not that they were bad by any means... just seemed very cluttered/messy at times.
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Mon September 30, 2013 2:58 pm
by Soma.
harmless wrote:
Soma. wrote:If this is indeed their best album to date then they will effectively cement themelves as the best band of the past decade, IMO.
It's between them and Sigur Ros, for me.
Maybe I am a faggot. I can't help but hear a faggot read this sentence.
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Mon September 30, 2013 2:59 pm
by Soma.
Fag tunes totes gud tho wut? Yep. Yep they gud.
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Mon September 30, 2013 3:04 pm
by harmless
Soma. wrote:
harmless wrote:
Soma. wrote:If this is indeed their best album to date then they will effectively cement themelves as the best band of the past decade, IMO.
It's between them and Sigur Ros, for me.
Maybe I am a faggot. I can't help but hear a faggot read this sentence.
Well, Jonsi is hot as hell, so yes in a way. I would go full fag for that guy.
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Mon September 30, 2013 3:05 pm
by solace
based on the 5 songs we've heard, the other songs would all have to be STUPIDLY good for this to be their best record for me.
hell, i'm gonna be surprised if it even cracks my top 5 on the year (which says more about 2013 than anything)
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Mon September 30, 2013 3:08 pm
by harmless
"Normal Person" is certainly no "Sirens".
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Mon September 30, 2013 3:08 pm
by EJ
We Exist
Normal Person
These were the standout songs. The SNL performances were kinda dull, actually. But, I still really like the studio version of Reflektor, so maybe its just these electronica songs won't be as impactful, live?
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Mon September 30, 2013 3:11 pm
by harmless
The problem with Reflektor (or most electronic / disco stuff) is that it gets into a hypnotic groove and stays there for 8 minutes. Bands who do that kind of thing have to compensate by making their live show exciting in ways peripheral to the actual playing of instruments. And I'm not sure if Arcade Fire need more practise at that. Doesn't mean the actual songs aren't strong in themselves, and won't hold your attention on the record.
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Mon September 30, 2013 3:13 pm
by EJ
harmless wrote:The problem with Reflektor (or most electronic / disco stuff) is that it gets into a hypnotic groove and stays there for 8 minutes. Bands who do that kind of thing have to compensate by making their live show exciting in ways peripheral to the actual playing of instruments. And I'm not sure if Arcade Fire need more practise at that. Doesn't mean the actual songs aren't strong in themselves, and won't hold your attention on the record.
That's my feeling too. But, Winn didn't sound particularly great either - like really rusty.
Re: Arcade Fire
Posted: Mon September 30, 2013 3:14 pm
by harmless
EJ wrote:
harmless wrote:The problem with Reflektor (or most electronic / disco stuff) is that it gets into a hypnotic groove and stays there for 8 minutes. Bands who do that kind of thing have to compensate by making their live show exciting in ways peripheral to the actual playing of instruments. And I'm not sure if Arcade Fire need more practise at that. Doesn't mean the actual songs aren't strong in themselves, and won't hold your attention on the record.
That's my feeling too. But, Winn didn't sound particularly great either - like really rusty.
Are the performances on Youtube yet? Haven't seen them.