I think they're the same band as they used to be...but now that they can do it, with impunity, they're fuckin' with ya.

Honestly, I like all the albums, The main draws are the vocals and the melodies, both provided by Mercer's voice.

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Originally posted by FragileKidA:
You know, I have been contemplating this for a while. I have said it before but I really don't like either of The Shins first two albums. However, their newest is easily the number two album of the year for me. I think the sound has something to do with, but then people whose opinion I trust--like eric's--say that there is no difference in sound. I want to like their first two albums but I just can't.

FKA, I'm somewhat with you. The new one is my favorite, although I like both of their first albums as well.

As far as the Arcade Fire goes, I'm a BIG fan of Neon Bible. I keep listening to Funeral, but it just doesn't add up. It didn't when it came out and it doesn't now, at least for me. Please forgive me. At least I get it now, even if YOU don't!!

I'm hap-hap-happy that this album is so great start to finish, but bummed out (and selfishly a little worried) now that they've canceled the rest of their European dates due to Win's continuing sinus problems. I'm bummed for Win, and worried I'll miss out on my first chance to see them on May 2. My wants and needs aside , I hope he does whatever it takes to get better for the long run (surgery perhaps). Get well soon big guy!

I just got it, really good album so far. I'll give it a rating soon.

I don't know if anyone caught this over at Stereogum, but apparently, Win Butler and Regine Chassagne joined Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band onstage in Ontario this past weekend. They played Bruce's "State Trooper" and Arcade Fire's "Keep The Car Running". Both are awesome, but hearing the Boss sing "Keep The Car Running" is especially killer.

Videos are here.

neon bible is in my top 5 if not 3 albums of the year. the only 1 definitly better than it is "hissing fauna"

that's amazing..

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Originally posted by ericg75:
I don't know if anyone caught this over at Stereogum, but apparently, Win Butler and Regine Chassagne joined Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band onstage in Ontario this past weekend. They played Bruce's "State Trooper" and Arcade Fire's "Keep The Car Running". Both are awesome, but hearing the Boss sing "Keep The Car Running" is especially killer.

Videos are here.

Ugh. Of all the times to be at work...

Just watched it - now I'm conflicted. Do I want to listen to Born to Run or Neon Bible!?

The audience commentary is sortof annoying, but it must have been a pretty surprising moment.

I bet Arcade Fire won a lot of new fans doing that at a Springsteen Concert.

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Originally posted by Shadrach:
The audience commentary is sortof annoying, but it must have been a pretty surprising moment.

I'm sure I would've been like "Holy Shit! This is so awesome!" if I had been there too.

I just watched Arcade Fire on PBS' Austin City Limits, and wow! I've never had an opportunity to see them live, but they are an incredible band. I was really impressed by how multi-instrumental everyone in the band is, especially Regine. She even played drums on "Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)".

This was their set list for the show:

"Black Mirror"
"Keep The Car Running"
"Neighborhood #2 (Laika)"
"Haiti"
"Intervention"
"(Antichrist Television Blues)"
"Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)"
"Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)"
"Rebellion (Lies)"
"Wake Up"

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Originally posted by EricG75:
I just watched Arcade Fire on PBS' Austin City Limits, and wow! I've never had an opportunity to see them live, but they are an incredible band. I was really impressed by how multi-instrumental everyone in the band is, especially Regine. She even played drums on "Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)".

I stayed up late to watch it. They didn't air it 'til midnight here, which is well past my bedtime, but it was worth it. Having seen them live a couple months ago, this was a good reminder of that experience. I'd definitely recommend seeing them live if you haven't yet. Unfortunately, it may be a few years until the next tour, since they've wrapped it up for this year.

For those who missed the show last night, they have some goodies posted on the ACL website link below, including an interview with the band and the performance of "Keep the Car Running."
Arcade Fire on Austin City Limits

The more i'm digging both AF albums the more I prefer Neon Bible. Near to perfection, pure art ... I can't imagine this album not to be somewhere in the top 10 on my all time list after 20-30 years.

If you consider pure (non-ironic) angst to be art, yeah, great album. Not annoying as hell at all.

Man, have I just been bitching constantly? Ehh... maybe I should sober up and stop staying awake til 7am.

I am seeing them live in like 3 days and I will enjoy the Neon Bible songs as much as the Funeral songs! Take that Mr. Glass!

I just got served.

I actually really love Neon Bible, even more than Funeral. It's a rock solid album without any cracks.

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Originally posted by JGlass:
If you consider pure (non-ironic) angst to be art, yeah, great album. Not annoying as hell at all.

Man, have I just been bitching constantly? Ehh... maybe I should sober up and stop staying awake til 7am.

You're just fine JG, it's Europe and our obsession with Kafka - it has spoilt our taste ...