Listen to Two New Arcade Fire Singles

mwachsman · May 2010

http://blogs.1077theend.com/aharms/2010 ... full-song/

Listened to both numerous times. Both are great. Can't wait for this album.

Kilgore_Trout · May 2010

mwachsman wrote:

http://blogs.1077theend.com/aharms/2010/05/26/new-music-arcade-fire-month-of-may-full-song/

Listened to both numerous times. Both are great. Can't wait for this album.

not working for me... says "page not found"

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EDIT: nevermind... found them... like it! thank god theyre back!

jimed14 · May 2010

Thanks for posting these.

Rumors are flying that they are going to be at Outside Lands this year, man, I hope it's true.

Zoso · May 2010

great band and great new songs.. about time they released new stuff.

SVRDhand13 · May 2010

I don't see this album being as good as their first two, but I like these two song so far.

boroff89 · May 2010

SVRDhand13 wrote:

I don't see this album being as good as their first two, but I like these two song so far.

I'm sorry, but this cracked me up. You don't see this album being as good based on what?

eeriepadave · May 2010

Awesome, thanks. First song was pretty good. I liked the second song, The Subrubs, a little more though.

mwachsman · May 2010

Album cover released. Comes out August 2nd!

http://pitchfork.com/news/38940-arcade- ... new-album/

mavi · May 2010

Love this band and I'm very happy there's new stuff coming out, but I'm not loving these singles... Like Suburbs better, Month of May sounds like a bad B-side.

Benzor · May 2010

boroff89 wrote:

SVRDhand13 wrote:

I don't see this album being as good as their first two, but I like these two song so far.

I'm sorry, but this cracked me up. You don't see this album being as good based on what?

well i dont think anyone expects this one to be as good as 'funeral'

intodeep · May 2010

oh yeah can't wait for august 2nd!

jimed14 · May 2010

mwachsman wrote:

Album cover released. Comes out August 2nd!

http://pitchfork.com/news/38940-arcade- ... new-album/

Two weeks before Outside Lands ... perrrrrrrrrfect!

LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun · June 2010

i enjoyed them both

tcaporale · June 2010

Wow, "The Suburbs" is an amazing song. The music reminds me of Elliott Smith.

"Month of May" is interesting; definitely punkier than anything they've done before. I like it.

crashing88 · June 2010

Going to see these guys here in Atlanta, can't wait!

SVRDhand13 · June 2010

boroff89 wrote:

SVRDhand13 wrote:

I don't see this album being as good as their first two, but I like these two song so far.

I'm sorry, but this cracked me up. You don't see this album being as good based on what?

The two songs I've heard. Can you read?

I'd rate the first two albums as two of my favorites since the early 90s and I doubt they can live up to my expectations, and the expectations of many more. Unless the other songs on this album are a lot better than these two, this album doesn't stand a chance to live up to them. Still cracking up?

boroff89 · June 2010

Actually, yes, still cracking up. Your post did say you liked the songs. . .

Even if you didn't, deciding after two songs (one of which may be a B-side that isn't on the album) that you don't see the album as being as good is incredibly presumptious. Why not save your evaluation until you've actually listened to the album?

Neon Bible is my favorite album of the past decade, and Funeral is close behind. Yes, they've set the bar high. But they've also shown exactly the quality needed to continue making stellar and relevant albums: a refusal to remain stagnant. I love "The Suburbs." Great, great song that has grown on me with each listen. "Month of May" I could do without.

tcaporale · June 2010

It's a double a-side, so it seems like they'll both be on the album; I've heard rumors that it's going to be a double album, so if that's the case, there probably won't be many legit b-sides.

SVRDhand13 · June 2010

boroff89 wrote:

Actually, yes, still cracking up. Your post did say you liked the songs. . .

Even if you didn't, deciding after two songs (one of which may be a B-side that isn't on the album) that you don't see the album as being as good is incredibly presumptious. Why not save your evaluation until you've actually listened to the album?

Neon Bible is my favorite album of the past decade, and Funeral is close behind. Yes, they've set the bar high. But they've also shown exactly the quality needed to continue making stellar and relevant albums: a refusal to remain stagnant. I love "The Suburbs." Great, great song that has grown on me with each listen. "Month of May" I could do without.

Wow, I guess you crack up pretty easily.

Both songs are on the album- read the letter on their website. I never said the album won't be as good as the last two, I said I don't see the album being as good- meaning the chances are pretty low. If the new album is actually better, I'll say it.

Most albums are around 45 minutes. The two singles combined are 9 minutes long. Therefore, we've probably heard 20% of the album. If I watch 20% of a sports game (choose any) and one team is getting blown out by another, I'd probably guess the team winning will stay in the lead. If I watch 20% of a movie (a sequel) and its not close to being as good as part 1, I pretty much know the remaining 80% won't make up for that. Yes, the improbably could happen, but it probably wont.

Hence my original post. I can't believe I just wasted time writing this. Why I, or anyone else on the internet, still finds the need to defend perfectly fine statements they made previously is beyond me.

SVRDhand13 · June 2010

tcaporale wrote:

It's a double a-side, so it seems like they'll both be on the album; I've heard rumors that it's going to be a double album, so if that's the case, there probably won't be many legit b-sides.

It would be strange if it is a double album and they haven't mentioned it yet...but I'm hoping for it. Maybe that is why it took over 3 years (with very little touring for 2 of those years) for the album to be made.

EDIT: Based on the price of the vinyl ($25) I don't think this is a 2 disc set.

jervin007 · June 2010

Was definitely caught off guard when I checked my email this morning and saw they were coming to Boston. They have been so quiet over the years, but its great to have them back on the road. I have been kicking myself for missing out on their last Boston visit, which must have been about 3 years ago. I immediately checked the site and saw they were selling a limited amount of tickets for Boston and ended up grabbing the last pair....9th row! I can't wait. Definitely worth the 4 hour drive from Maine.

The Bank of America Pavilion is a great venue too, and the band is using paperless tickets! Love it! Now I have to take the time to check out these singles!

A cool side story. The band, especially Win Butler, have spent a bunch of time in Maine. I have a buddy who worked with Win at a photo developing shop in Bar Harbor Maine one summer.

i am a target · June 2010

i can't figure out if i'm less interested in arcade fire or vampire weekend.

Listen to Two New Arcade Fire Singles

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