Not blown away by it or anything. A little on the mellow side. The Lightning II is the only real rocker on there.
Agreed, and only 7 songs…
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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.
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.
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.
Final track is beautiful
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This record has the perfect blend of the adventurousness of Reflektor, the immediacy of Neon Bible, the warmness of the Suburbs and the grandioseness of Funeral all rolled up into one neat little package. Its not better than any of those 4 records, but when you make those 4 records, something has to be 5th. I dig this a lot.
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
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.
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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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
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9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
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Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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2003: St. Paul
2005: Thunder Bay
2008: West Palm Beach, Tampa
2009: Chicago I, Chicago II
2010: Boston
2011: Toronto I, Toronto II, Winnipeg
2012: Missoula
2013: London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
2014: St. Paul, Milwaukee
2016: Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto I, Toronto II
2022: Hamilton, Toronto
2023: St. Paul I, St. Paul II
2024: Vancouver I, Vancouver II
Leeds 2006, London 2007, Hartford 2008, London Shepherds Bush 2009, London O2 2009, Dublin 2010, London Hyde Park 2010, Amsterdam 1 2012, Amsterdam 2 2012, Berlin 1 2012, EV solo London 30/7/2012, Berlin 2014, Stockholm 2014, Milton Keynes 2014, Amsterdam 1 2018, London 1 2018, London 2 2018, EV solo Dublin 2019, London 1 2022, London 2 2022, New York City 2022
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.
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
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
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
2012 Missoula (9/30) 2013 Chicago (7/19) Pittsburgh (10/11) Buffalo (10/12) Baltimore (10/27) Dallas (11/15)
2014 Austin (10/12) Memphis (10/14) St. Paul (10/19) Milwaukee (10/20) Denver (10/22)
2016 Ft. Lauderdale (4/8) Miami (4/9) Hampton (4/18) Philly (4/28,4/29) NY (5/1,5/2) 2018 Seattle (8/10) Missoula (8/13) 2022 Nashville (9/16)
E.V. - 2008 Berkeley (4/8) 2012 Austin (11/9,11/12)
Temple of the Dog - 2016 Upper Darby
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
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
We were two people off the stage. Got to interact with thee band all night.
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