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Arcade Fire — The Suburbs
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HonduranRed
(near a dry dam, Denver)
Posted: May 20, 2013 - 10:06
 
How anyone can say this is "boring " is beyond me---powerful song---not melodically complicated but it expresses so much power and emotion--

cosmiclint
(church in Bethany)
Posted: May 20, 2013 - 10:04
 
Regina and Win recently became the parents of a baby boy. I wonder how parenthood will influence their future work.

m_logie
Posted: Apr 10, 2013 - 07:11
 
Excellent segue from Tame Impala - Elephant
shellbella
(so california)
Posted: Mar 18, 2013 - 15:27
 
 kingart wrote:

This is what I wrote the last time this played. I'm repeating it. But this cut, at least, is not just boring. Now it's annoying. Is the drummer a human or a machine. In this case, what's the freakin' difference? Enough AF. Bring the fire extinguisher. 
 
I agree.... {#Stop}

That_SOB
(In at least 2 places at once)
Posted: Feb 06, 2013 - 11:44
 
 kingart wrote:
. They mean well. But they are boring.
 

Have you seen them play ? If not you may wish to avail yourself to do such. They are one of the most interesting
and enjoyable groups on todays music scene. One attended concert or Austin City Limits on the tube or take a trip to Canada,  and you may consider the delete function on your remark..... you first....   

 

ploba
(the other coast and hang a left)
Posted: Feb 06, 2013 - 11:39
 
saw them perform twice - they put on such a great show!

kingart
(Brooklyn NY)
Posted: Feb 06, 2013 - 11:39
 
 kingart wrote:
An interesting band. They are different. They mean well. But they are boring. After hearing AF tracks dozens of times here and elsewhere, they are borderline unlistenable. I avail myself of the magic mute or PSD.  
 
This is what I wrote the last time this played. I'm repeating it. But this cut, at least, is not just boring. Now it's annoying. Is the drummer a human or a machine. In this case, what's the freakin' difference? Enough AF. Bring the fire extinguisher. 

kingart
(Brooklyn NY)
Posted: Dec 14, 2012 - 13:33
 
An interesting band. They are different. They mean well. But they are boring. After hearing AF tracks dozens of times here and elsewhere, they are borderline unlistenable. I avail myself of the magic mute or PSD.  

oldviolin
(Esse Quam Videri)
Posted: Sep 02, 2012 - 12:05
 
 Stingray wrote:
Not a single (true) ROCK SONG during the past hour+!
NOT ONE!!!!
 
The reality check is in the mail...

This is a fantastic song.

plaice3
Posted: Jul 10, 2012 - 08:35
 
 cosmiclint wrote:
Another great Arcade Fire performance on SNL last night, backing up Mick Jagger on The Last Time. And Jeff Beck pulled sounds from his Strat that I didn't know a guitar could make.
 
Gawd, I wish I'd seen that.  Love Arcade Fire and Jeff Beck!



cosmiclint
(Vancouver BC)
Posted: May 20, 2012 - 09:28
 
Another great Arcade Fire performance on SNL last night, backing up Mick Jagger on The Last Time. And Jeff Beck pulled sounds from his Strat that I didn't know a guitar could make.

ubuntourist
(Brain-Washington)
Posted: Mar 05, 2012 - 10:50
 
"I'm movin' back to Cleveland" Wink

sirdroseph
(Yes)
Posted: Feb 15, 2012 - 04:59
 
 ottovonb wrote:
Really? I thought Tiny Tim died years ago. 
 

Except Tiny Tim could at least carry a tune, falsetto as it may be. This guy? Oy Vey!{#Stop} In spite of his ummm interesting song stylings this song is pretty decent.

Jörg_Asmussen
Posted: Feb 02, 2012 - 18:34
 
 Stingray wrote:
Not a single (true) ROCK SONG during the past hour+!
NOT ONE!!!!
 
Dearest, we are so sad to let you go from this place. So sad to know that this place is not good enough for you. But we have to accept the fact , that there are better places for you out there, places that really deserves your class. In true humbleness {#Notworthy}

ckcotton
(Adding snarky comments since 2007)
Posted: Jan 24, 2012 - 20:57
 
I WANT to like them.... But I just can't seem to find anything that is interesting.

Its all a little off to me. Not that thins matters to real fans but I just had to share.

Thanks for listening

cosmiclint
(Vancouver BC)
Posted: Jan 14, 2012 - 10:45
 
 choderama wrote:


They should legalize soup  ...  it gets it out of the hands of soup criminals, and it can be safely regulated and taxed by Campbell's
 

 Pretty sly reference, my fellow British Columbian. Given's Campbell's love of gambling proceeds, I'm surprised he never got around to legalizing and taxing soup ;)


msymmes
(Toronto, CA)
Posted: Jan 14, 2012 - 10:44
 
 Stingray wrote:
Not a single (true) ROCK SONG during the past hour+!
NOT ONE!!!!
 

And so what would work for you in the Rock department right now?   Just curious.

msymmes
(Toronto, CA)
Posted: Jan 14, 2012 - 10:43
 
That's why it's called Radio Paradise and not Rock Paradise !

 Stingray wrote:
Not a single (true) ROCK SONG during the past hour+!
NOT ONE!!!!
 



cosmiclint
(Vancouver BC)
Posted: Jan 14, 2012 - 10:38
 
 finoufk wrote:
sounds like KISS on the unmasked album. Sings like Paul Stanley    good !{#Clap}
 
You know, I never made that connection before. But your right - Win's falsetto is eerily similar to Paul Stanleys.


Stingray
(NWO reloaded)
Posted: Jan 14, 2012 - 10:38
 
Not a single (true) ROCK SONG during the past hour+!
NOT ONE!!!!

ZiegZeon
(Tulsa, OK)
Posted: Nov 22, 2011 - 09:28
 
Pretty good stuff. Shame some of you cant enjoy soup while listening.

Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Nov 22, 2011 - 09:25
 
 Byronape wrote:

Nothing is better after gambling and sex than a nice bowl of soup.  Or before can be fun too.

 

Soup after gambling but before sex.

Byronape
(Snorkeling in the River Styx)
Posted: Nov 11, 2011 - 23:31
 
 Cynaera wrote:

I've been saying that soup should be legal here in Nevada, since gambling and prostitution are legal. Doesn't make sense that even a small bowl of soup can land a person in jail and net them a hefty fine, too.  It really is bizarro world here. {#Rolleyes}

 
Nothing is better after gambling and sex than a nice bowl of soup.  Or before can be fun too.


Egrey
(WASH, DC)
Posted: Oct 11, 2011 - 10:13
 
I like this song a lot.  However, it always makes me feel sad.

kingart
(Brooklyn NY)
Posted: Aug 28, 2011 - 12:08
 
Getting cool to this Arcade Fire thing. Of late, every damn song sounds the same. I'm downgrading or even muting until they evolve their motif. 

grungepuppy
(Flagstaff, AZ)
Posted: Aug 09, 2011 - 14:49
 
 justlistening wrote:
Okay, the last song was Robbie Robertson - Fear of Falling, which only garnered a 5.8.  To me, even though it was disappointing it had much more going for it - vocals, instrumentals and style. In comparison this seems rated way too high.  Its beat is plodding and it's instrumentally unremarkable.

meh.  For me this is a 5.8.  Oh well.

 
Yep. Even a 5.8 is generous for this.


justlistening
(So. California)
Posted: Aug 09, 2011 - 14:47
 
Okay, the last song was Robbie Robertson - Fear of Falling, which only garnered a 5.8.  To me, even though it was disappointing it had much more going for it - vocals, instrumentals and style. In comparison this seems rated way too high.  Its beat is plodding and it's instrumentally unremarkable.

meh.  For me this is a 5.8.  Oh well.


finoufk
(Bordeaux - france)
Posted: Jul 19, 2011 - 09:46
 
sounds like KISS on the unmasked album. Sings like Paul Stanley    good !{#Clap}

lsfeder
(At the wheel of a Benzo)
Posted: Jul 02, 2011 - 17:34
 
Its the headrests, wiper arms, and rearview mirror that have me convinced.  

 Blaggart wrote:
Thinking it might be the W114 or 115 body. I've got the '72 coupe. What are the tells of a 116 for you?
 



ottovonb
Posted: Jun 17, 2011 - 17:21
 
Really? I thought Tiny Tim died years ago. 

Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Jun 07, 2011 - 14:41
 
 choderama wrote:


They should legalize soup... especially in tough economic times when it clearly isn't going away and other countries that have done the same haven't seen much of an increase in eating soup. Positives outweigh the negatives for sure... plus it gets it out of the hands of soup criminals, and it can be safely regulated and taxed by Campbell's, eliminating the crime. Soup brownies can be pretty good... would have to be a dessert soup though... that brownie would get soggy.
 
I've been saying that soup should be legal here in Nevada, since gambling and prostitution are legal. Doesn't make sense that even a small bowl of soup can land a person in jail and net them a hefty fine, too.  It really is bizarro world here. {#Rolleyes}


floydoftherocks
(Frisco)
Posted: Apr 15, 2011 - 12:58
 
 Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
Very good album but this isn't my favorite song from it. Still a good song, thanks for playing it.
 
Yeah, I bought this because Rolling Stone told me to and it was by far the only smart thing I've done. Ever.


Ahnyer_Keester
(Chicago Il)
Posted: Apr 05, 2011 - 08:47
 
Very good album but this isn't my favorite song from it. Still a good song, thanks for playing it.

pk53
Posted: Feb 15, 2011 - 20:27
 
"THE SUBURBS"
Grammy 2011 for album of the year; but they didn't play this song on the show!


ziggytrix
(Dallas, TX)
Posted: Feb 01, 2011 - 13:46
 
 choderama wrote:


I thought in Texas you get like life in prison for enjoying a bowl of soup. That's like bizarro world for us Canadians...
 
Nah.  I mean, if that were true, Willie Nelson would be serving a triple life sentence.

Speaking of which - check this out - Willie Nelson has started an NPO for, um, soup? law reform. Click that or just Google "teapot party".


Blaggart
Posted: Feb 01, 2011 - 13:38
 
lsfeder wrote:
W116 Mercedes to be exact! The first ever production vehicle to offer anti lock brakes!
Oh yea, and this band is great.
Thinking it might be the W114 or 115 body. I've got the '72 coupe. What are the tells of a 116 for you?



drews
(London, Blighty)
Posted: Jan 20, 2011 - 05:39
 
It's Dayvid Boughwee (voice quavering)

Stingray
(EUROPE)
Posted: Dec 30, 2010 - 15:52
 
American suburbs of music!

Possibly the most boring place on this planet!!!

pauleywalnuts
(Ontario)
Posted: Dec 19, 2010 - 20:10
 
Darlings of the industry that they are, I don't think that they are so great...  {#Undecided}

scruffystevie
(Sunny Brighton, England)
Posted: Nov 09, 2010 - 01:42
 
I love arcade fire.  This song reminds me of my recent road trip across wyoming. 

Is it too much to hope for a 30 something music head with secret tattoos to remove me from rainy england and take me on a permanent road trip?  Thought so...now where's my brolly?

{#Umbrella}

roulleau
Posted: Nov 03, 2010 - 15:48
 
 sirdroseph wrote:
Not one of my favorite bands, but this is one of ,if not, the best song I have heard from them.
 

Couldn't have said it better myself.  This song has actually grown on me, unlike the other songs from this album that I've heard.  My first impression of all of them was "bo-o-o-o-o-o-o-oring".  But this one has a Spoon-like hypnotic effect with that kick drum beat.

sirdroseph
(Yes)
Posted: Oct 14, 2010 - 04:16
 
Not one of my favorite bands, but this is one of ,if not, the best song I have heard from them.

vandal
(arriving somewhere, but not here. . .)
Posted: Oct 08, 2010 - 14:29
 
 vandal wrote:

I will be attending the same double bill at the Memorial Colosseum in Portland Oregon on 30.Sep.  I've seen and love Calexico, and I really dig The Arcade Fire.  I say go for it! 
 
Followup:

As hoped, Arcade Fire were fantastic - one of the best shows I've seen in a long time. . .

{#Sunny}



Cachatons
(Califas)
Posted: Oct 08, 2010 - 14:16
 
I'm getting a Lindsey Buckingham vibe to this song.


Jeff09
(Gainesville, Florida)
Posted: Oct 08, 2010 - 14:15
 
That chorus just slays me...

Netto
(Khimki, Russia)
Posted: Sep 18, 2010 - 04:39
 
Dont no why, first tacts remember me «Instant Karma» {#Rolleyes}


DaMoGan
(Body on the east coast, Mind on the west coast.)
Posted: Sep 15, 2010 - 15:55
 
 lisapizza58 wrote:
Can't wait to see them at Berkeley!
 
I'm jealous.  Last time I checked they weren't coming near enough to where I live!


arserocket
(S.O.B in an S.U.V)
Posted: Sep 14, 2010 - 13:40
 
{#Whipit}             {#Evil}{#Shhh}   {#Tongue}{#Whipit} alright


adroc
(T dot O dot)
Posted: Sep 14, 2010 - 13:38
 
 jagdriver wrote:
Venue: Berkeley's Greek Theater
Acts: Arcade Fire, Calexico
Dilemma: I LOVE Calexico, but is it worth schlepping to Berkeley when Arcade Fire is the headliner for this bill?

P.S. The Greek Theater in the autumn is reason enough to go.
 
I'm no English Lit. PHD, but I think you answered your own question in the post-script. 

P.S.: I'm envious of your dilemma - seeing AF and Calexico on the same bill - awesome


lsfeder
(At the wheel of a Benzo)
Posted: Sep 14, 2010 - 13:36
 
W116 Mercedes to be exact!  The first ever production vehicle to offer anti lock brakes!
Oh yea, and this band is great.