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  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 10,265
    False_Belief said:
    The album’s a definite grower.    Wasn’t sold on it at first but, sure enough, the songs have burrowed their way into my psyche.   End of the Empire really cuts off the momentum of the first couple of tracks though.   Total dirge.   

    This is true, track flow is a mess. 

    try

    The Lightning I
    The Lightning II
    WE
    Unconditional I
    Age of Anxiety I
    Age of Anxiety II
    Unconditional II
    Prelude
    End of the Empire I-IV


    flows real good.

  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,022
    I absolutely love the new album. To be honest, I have a baby at home so the mellow sound is actually preferred at this moment in my life. 

    I’ll be seeing them in Brooklyn, but no way I was paying these high prices so far in advance. I guarantee I’ll find cheaper tickets closer to the show. 
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  • curmudgeoness
    curmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,130
    nicknyr15 said:
    Indifference71 said:
    Prices for their tour are pretty crazy.  Can't sit anywhere in the 100 level at the United Center for less than $150 plus fees.  And even the shitty seats way up are $80 plus fees.  Might have to sit this one out.
    Their tour? No. Every arena show is ridiculous. I’ve sat out more concerts than ever just to take a stand. HOWEVER, I’ve never seen AF so this is one I will be attending. 

    I got decent seats to their 11/8 show in Boston via Verizon presale, $164.50 for two seats. Just bought "platinum" seats for the following night for about twice that amount.

    I've only seen AF once, on the Everything Now tour, but the show was so much fun that I'm eager to see them again.
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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,864
    SVRDhand13 said:
    I absolutely love the new album. To be honest, I have a baby at home so the mellow sound is actually preferred at this moment in my life. 

    I’ll be seeing them in Brooklyn, but no way I was paying these high prices so far in advance. I guarantee I’ll find cheaper tickets closer to the show. 
    If I don't get GA I don't want to go.  ISO.
  • curmudgeoness
    curmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,130
    Arcade Fire performed Unconditional I at the Juno awards, accompanied by students from Sistema Toronto. As a big fan of El Sistema programs, I think this is awesome.


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  • Celticskemba8
    Celticskemba8 Posts: 342
    Loving the new album. Have been listening and liking it more and more. The lightning I II are some for their best stuff ever. Outside of End of empire 4 (which is solid), the rest is terrific. 
  • May 30th
    May 30th Posts: 1,913
    Played it again today. Really really enjoying it. 
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,925
    Celticskemba8 said:
    Loving the new album. Have been listening and liking it more and more. The lightning I II are some for their best stuff ever. Outside of End of empire 4 (which is solid), the rest is terrific. 
    Yeah it's definitely growing on me.  Side 2 of the vinyl is just about perfect.  
  • Kearn5y
    Kearn5y Ireland Posts: 3,050
    Saw Arcade Fire for the first time last night in Malahide, Dublin. Generally I'm not into full albums being played but Funeral, what an album. Hearing it from start to finish was great. Really good show. Band are brilliant live, full of energy which got the crowd going. Great to watch. Would love to see it again.  
    Kearnsy
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,634
    edited April 10
    new music from them. Album, "Pink Elephant" out May 9.

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  • Attaway77
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    this is a great song, cool video, good vibes. 
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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,445
    edited April 17
    That show at Brooklyn paramount should be sick. Tiny venue for them 
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,022
    edited April 17
    nicknyr15 said:
    That show at Brooklyn paramount should be sick. Tiny venue for them 
    I thought about getting tix, but I am already seeing 3 shows that week lol.  Was lucky to see AF at a tiny venue in 2017 (Record release show for 'Everything Now' at the Grand Prospect Hall- those in NYC will remember their epic commercials lol)
    Post edited by SVRDhand13 on
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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,445
    edited April 17
    SVRDhand13 said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    That show at Brooklyn paramount should be sick. Tiny venue for them 
    I thought about getting tix, but I am already seeing 3 shows that week lol.  Was lucky to see AF at a tiny venue in 2017 (Record release show for 'Everything Now' at the Grand Proscpect Hotel- those in NYC will remember their epic commercials lol)
    Awesome 
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,022
    nicknyr15 said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    That show at Brooklyn paramount should be sick. Tiny venue for them 
    I thought about getting tix, but I am already seeing 3 shows that week lol.  Was lucky to see AF at a tiny venue in 2017 (Record release show for 'Everything Now' at the Grand Prospect Hall- those in NYC will remember their epic commercials lol)
    Awesome 
    For those not in NYC, here is the iconic commercial lol

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uosIpj-CRs
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    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
  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,445
    SVRDhand13 said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    That show at Brooklyn paramount should be sick. Tiny venue for them 
    I thought about getting tix, but I am already seeing 3 shows that week lol.  Was lucky to see AF at a tiny venue in 2017 (Record release show for 'Everything Now' at the Grand Prospect Hall- those in NYC will remember their epic commercials lol)
    Awesome 
    For those not in NYC, here is the iconic commercial lol

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uosIpj-CRs
    Classic. Did your dreams come true?
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,022
    nicknyr15 said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    That show at Brooklyn paramount should be sick. Tiny venue for them 
    I thought about getting tix, but I am already seeing 3 shows that week lol.  Was lucky to see AF at a tiny venue in 2017 (Record release show for 'Everything Now' at the Grand Prospect Hall- those in NYC will remember their epic commercials lol)
    Awesome 
    For those not in NYC, here is the iconic commercial lol

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uosIpj-CRs
    Classic. Did your dreams come true?
    Maybe a little :lol:

    We were two people off the stage.  Got to interact with thee band all night.  
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    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
  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,445
    SVRDhand13 said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    That show at Brooklyn paramount should be sick. Tiny venue for them 
    I thought about getting tix, but I am already seeing 3 shows that week lol.  Was lucky to see AF at a tiny venue in 2017 (Record release show for 'Everything Now' at the Grand Prospect Hall- those in NYC will remember their epic commercials lol)
    Awesome 
    For those not in NYC, here is the iconic commercial lol

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uosIpj-CRs
    Classic. Did your dreams come true?
    Maybe a little :lol:

    We were two people off the stage.  Got to interact with thee band all night.  
    I know Win will be in the GA at some point. It’s a guarantee at this point lol. 
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,925
    Really like the 2 new songs out so far.  Pink Elephant is really good.  Was looking to pre-oder the vinyl and it's $40 for the color version through their website and $38 for the standard through Amazon.  For 1 LP!!  Vinyl prices are out of control
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,842
    Did I hear correctly that Richard is not on this tour due to the birth of a child?

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