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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,146
    RobbyD462 said:
    I'm waiting till the album comes out then I'll listen to it.
    I didn't like Reflecktor when it came out and now I really enjoy it.
    Im sure seeing them in October will change my view even further.
    yeah i'll wait til friday to pick it up.  their last song i heard/saw on youtube i didn't care for at all.  
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  • Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,856
    Posted this in the other Arcade Fire thread, but this seems to be the main thread..

    Listened to the new album a couple times and not liking it at all.  Peter Pan and Chemistry are just flat out awful songs....easily the worst songs they've ever made.  Hopefully some of these songs will translate better in concert.  Still one of my favorite bands, but this feels like a big miss.
  • ledveddermanledvedderman Posts: 7,761
    Agree 100%. I really hope others like it when they hear it, but it's not for me. Oh well. I'll still see them live. 
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,310
    Waiting for the band to come out  Brooklyn record release show!
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  • No CoderNo Coder Brisbane Posts: 1,126
    I've been listening to the new album this morning and I don't see that it's much of a departure from where Reflektor was heading. I quite like it on intitial listening. I do prefer their first 3 album, but haven't minded the other stuff either.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me

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  • pledgeagrievancepledgeagrievance Posts: 2,861
    SVRDhand13 said:
    Waiting for the band to come out  Brooklyn record release show!
    How'd u get in there?! Enjoy! 
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,310
    pledgeagrievance said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    Waiting for the band to come out  Brooklyn record release show!
    How'd u get in there?! Enjoy! 
    Thanks. Won tix through 1iota. 
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,310
    Brooklyn Record Release show. 


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  • pledgeagrievancepledgeagrievance Posts: 2,861
    Awesome. I would take that setlist too in September
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,987
    The new album is absolutely AWFUL IMO.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,206
    It seems to be pretty devisive. You at either in the "absolute trash" side or the "it's not that bad " camp. Either way no ringing endorsements. 


    I enjoy about 75% of it immensely. I can do w/o Chemistry through both Infinite contents. 
  • RobbyD462RobbyD462 Victoria BC Posts: 4,812
    Took a couple spins but I like it!

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    -Vancouver,B.C-GM Place -9/25/9 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/8/18
    -Vancouver,B.C-Pacific Coliseum-9/25/11 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/10/18
    -Misoula,MT-Adams Field House-9/30/12 -Vancouver,BC-Rogers Arena-5/4/24

  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,146
    eeriepadave said:
    RobbyD462 said:
    I'm waiting till the album comes out then I'll listen to it.
    I didn't like Reflecktor when it came out and now I really enjoy it.
    Im sure seeing them in October will change my view even further.
    yeah i'll wait til friday to pick it up.  their last song i heard/saw on youtube i didn't care for at all.  
    mine came today.  forgot when i bought tix for the philly show the cd came with it.  i'll give it a listen tomorrow though.
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    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,146
    with the exceptions of a few songs I liked the album.  but i don't think it's that bad as some people ares saying.
    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • dignindignin Posts: 9,337
    eeriepadave said:
    with the exceptions of a few songs I liked the album.  but i don't think it's that bad as some people ares saying.
    I feel the same way.
  • pledgeagrievancepledgeagrievance Posts: 2,861
    edited August 2017
    I finally had a chance to give it a few listens. The first five tracks I love, until Chemistry which might b the worst track in their catalogue (Creature Comfort I can't get enough of). Album kind of loses it from there as the only track after 5 that I enjoyed is Put Your Money on Me. For AF it's weak but it is an obvious extension of Reflecktor which I love. I agree, not as awful as some saying but not great either. Would have been a sick EP if it was just tracks 1-5, 11. 
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  • chittychitty Posts: 609
    Won a trip off the radio today to see these guys in their hometown, Montreal! Then I got home from work and the new cd is in the mail because I got one for free when I bought tickets to their show in October.

    At first I thought Everything Now as a single was trash, but now I love it. Hope that happens with the album for me too
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,146
    pledgeagrievance said:
    I finally had a chance to give it a few listens. The first five tracks I love, until Chemistry which might b the worst track in their catalogue (Creature Comfort I can't get enough of). Album kind of loses it from there as the only track after 5 that I enjoyed is Put Your Money on Me. For AF it's weak but it is an obvious extension of Reflecktor which I love. I agree, not as awful as some saying but not great either. Would have been a sick EP if it was just tracks 1-5, 11. 
    yeah there are a couple "filler" tracks on it.  Kinda with you the first half of the album is real good.  Chemistry I kinda like.  It's after Chemistry that it kinda gets uninteresting for me with the exception of like 1-2 songs.
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    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,310
    I love this album. There- I said it. 
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    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • RobbyD462RobbyD462 Victoria BC Posts: 4,812
    chitty said:
    Won a trip off the radio today to see these guys in their hometown, Montreal! Then I got home from work and the new cd is in the mail because I got one for free when I bought tickets to their show in October.

    At first I thought Everything Now as a single was trash, but now I love it. Hope that happens with the album for me too
    Awesome buddy congrats!!
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    -Seattle,Wash-Key Arena-9/22/9 -Pemberton,B.C-7/17/16
    -Vancouver,B.C-GM Place -9/25/9 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/8/18
    -Vancouver,B.C-Pacific Coliseum-9/25/11 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/10/18
    -Misoula,MT-Adams Field House-9/30/12 -Vancouver,BC-Rogers Arena-5/4/24

  • chittychitty Posts: 609
    Thank you, hoping the let us add two days onto the trip so I can check out Quebec City too. Free flights, hotel, dinners and vinyl of the new album. A pretty awesome prize
  • chittychitty Posts: 609
    Back from the Montreal trip and have listened to the album thoroughly. IT has 12 songs I believe, I'd say there are 5-6 really good ones and the rest are mediocre at best. The last song, We don't deserve love, is slowly becoming my favourite. They basically play the best songs from this album in concert on this tour so no real let down with a few bad songs in the setlist.
    Their set up is pretty cool too with what is literally a boxing ring in the middle of the floor. Probably better views for the upper bowl then normal. If you have floor seats it really doesn't matter if you are "on the rail" as they play to four sides. Well worth spending some $ to see this tour
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,146
    chitty said:
    Back from the Montreal trip and have listened to the album thoroughly. IT has 12 songs I believe, I'd say there are 5-6 really good ones and the rest are mediocre at best. The last song, We don't deserve love, is slowly becoming my favourite. They basically play the best songs from this album in concert on this tour so no real let down with a few bad songs in the setlist.
    Their set up is pretty cool too with what is literally a boxing ring in the middle of the floor. Probably better views for the upper bowl then normal. If you have floor seats it really doesn't matter if you are "on the rail" as they play to four sides. Well worth spending some $ to see this tour
    that sounds like a cool stage set up. Seeing them next week. 
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    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,491
    I'll be seeing them Tuesday!
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,491
    OK!  So them last night and they killed!

    My favorite part of the night was their exit.

    The opening band Preservation Hall Jazz band came on stage to do the finale Wake Up with the band.  After the song was over the band kept playing and they walked right into the crowd while playing.

    Will Butler sang Stand By Me at the end of the jam.

    This is one of the reasons I love seeing live music, for moments like this.

    If I can learn how to post videos here I'll share it.
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,146
    tempo_n_groove said:
    OK!  So them last night and they killed!

    My favorite part of the night was their exit.

    The opening band Preservation Hall Jazz band came on stage to do the finale Wake Up with the band.  After the song was over the band kept playing and they walked right into the crowd while playing.

    Will Butler sang Stand By Me at the end of the jam.

    This is one of the reasons I love seeing live music, for moments like this.

    If I can learn how to post videos here I'll share it.
    did you publish it on youtube?  cause if you did all you have to do is paste the link on here and it'll show up.

    Looking forward to sunday's show in philly :smile:
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    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,491
    eeriepadave said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    OK!  So them last night and they killed!

    My favorite part of the night was their exit.

    The opening band Preservation Hall Jazz band came on stage to do the finale Wake Up with the band.  After the song was over the band kept playing and they walked right into the crowd while playing.

    Will Butler sang Stand By Me at the end of the jam.

    This is one of the reasons I love seeing live music, for moments like this.

    If I can learn how to post videos here I'll share it.
    did you publish it on youtube?  cause if you did all you have to do is paste the link on here and it'll show up.

    Looking forward to sunday's show in philly :smile:
    https://youtu.be/Dt4noLhNoJ8

    Here you go.  This is my video of Wake up/Stand by me.

    Enjoy!
  • No CoderNo Coder Brisbane Posts: 1,126
    tempo_n_groove said:
    eeriepadave said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    OK!  So them last night and they killed!

    My favorite part of the night was their exit.

    The opening band Preservation Hall Jazz band came on stage to do the finale Wake Up with the band.  After the song was over the band kept playing and they walked right into the crowd while playing.

    Will Butler sang Stand By Me at the end of the jam.

    This is one of the reasons I love seeing live music, for moments like this.

    If I can learn how to post videos here I'll share it.
    did you publish it on youtube?  cause if you did all you have to do is paste the link on here and it'll show up.

    Looking forward to sunday's show in philly :smile:
    https://youtu.be/Dt4noLhNoJ8

    Here you go.  This is my video of Wake up/Stand by me.

    Enjoy!

    Awesomeness!! Thanks for the video
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me

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    *BEC, Brisbane, March 1998
    *BEC, Brisbane, November 2006
    *QSAC, Brisbane November 2009
    *EV Solo, QPAC, Brisbane March 10 and 12 2011
    *Big Day Out, Gold Coast, 19 Jan 2014
    *EV Solo, QPAC, Brisbane, 22,23 & 25 Feb 2014
  • Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,856
    Setlists look pretty good.  Not loving the new album, but they still play so many damn good songs.  May have to check them out when they come here next month.
  • NYCPJNYCPJ nyc Posts: 764
    edited September 2017
    The new album hasn't grown on me as i hoped it would (though it has a few highlights - love Creature Comfort, EN and We Don't Deserve Love).  Still, they are so good in concert.  I went to MSG the other night and it was great. Very solid setlist and, of course, everything sounds better live!  I wish they would play more from Neon Bible (earlier in the tour, they played Black Mirror and Windowsill).  Anyway, Ive seen every tour since Black Mirror and they never disappoint in concert - go see them!

    Here are a few pics:

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/jlbnyc/albums/72157686584222164


    Post edited by NYCPJ on
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