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Alpha Soixante
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Canada
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 Posted - 09/15/2004 : 08:17:36
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Anyone want to help me spread the gospel of The Arcade Fire's album "Funeral"?
It's marvellous and indescribable. An orchestra of guitars, accordions, xylophones. A Quebecois singer with a voice strikingly like Bjork. Bits of Neutral Milk Hotel, New Order, and - oddly - Neil Young and early U2. Surreal, anthemic, simultaneously sad and elated, bombastic, overdone and melodramatic in a good way.
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Alpha Soixante
- FB Fan -
Canada
129 Posts |
Posted - 09/16/2004 : 17:21:21
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Did I mention that the Bjork-sounding girl doesn't sound like new Bjork but like vintage Sugarcubes Bjork? Does that help? Did I mention that they have lyrics like: "When Daddy comes home/You always start a fight/So the neighbors can dance/In the police disco lights"? Still not curious? Um. Did I mention they mix 80's retro with 50's doo-wop? And the Cure? Did I mention they have lyrics like: "Three cheers for my parents!/Lonely failed experiments!"
I did? Oh. Nevermind. |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 09/17/2004 : 12:22:34
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| P.S. You got me with the mention of Doo-Wop |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 09/17/2004 : 12:56:56
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Yeah, read about it in Pitchfork, been meaning to check it out.
 "Join the Cult of Frank 2.0 / And you'll be enlightened (free for 1.x members)" |
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Alpha Soixante
- FB Fan -
Canada
129 Posts |
Posted - 09/17/2004 : 13:26:10
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There's a few songs on the lable site, mergerecords.com.
There are also some on a number of music blogs.
Apl4eris, I think there's only a couple with a clear doowop vibe. One's Crown of Love, if you can find it. At least it sounds doowoppy to me. But then, I'm not sure I know what doowop is anyway.
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tiredeyes
- FB Fan -
USA
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Jose Jones
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1758 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2004 : 18:42:59
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i just downloaded "wake up".
ho
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shit.
that blew me away.
-dan |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2004 : 07:25:46
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Amen, bro, amen!
"Join the Cult of Frank 2.0 / And you'll be enlightened (free for 1.x members)" |
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Alpha Soixante
- FB Fan -
Canada
129 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2004 : 07:49:33
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Preach it, brother!
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i just downloaded "wake up".
ho
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shit.
that blew me away.
After you see them perform it live, you'll have to pick yourself up off the ground, find your shoes, and catch a cab back to the show. |
Edited by - Alpha Soixante on 10/28/2004 07:50:46 |
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vigorstrength
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Posted - 10/28/2004 : 12:26:49
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The Arcade Fire's album "Funeral" hasn't left the cd-player and I've been listening to it for about a month so far.
Now, that's unusual. I'm really picky with music, but this album has that sound you crave. It's one of those albums that might take a few listenings and then it sticks with you for a long, long time.
Even the wife likes it.
Rock over London, Rock on Chicago. |
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3759 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2004 : 16:59:14
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Holy shit!
I was just pondering about how incredibly cool I will appear after posting a topic about Arcade fire. It just arrived in the mail. I'm giving it a first listen righ now. Like it right off the bat.
I also got: Seaweed, Spoon, Supperchunk (live at cat's cradle) and both of Lambchop's two new ones. I'm already a huge Superchunk fan and that's how I discovered Arcade fire.
Alpha, did you discover them from my merge radio post?
Please say yes. (I so desire to have a positive influence on something other than my chameleons).
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Skatealex1
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 10/28/2004 : 19:04:34
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Arcade Fire is an amazing cd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Truth Is Out There |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 05:42:37
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My friend has lent me the album and has been raving on about them for a little while now. Have to say that I am not that impressed so far but I will have to give it more spins.
There certainly seems to be a lot of bands coming out of Canada right now, most of them excellent.
Help me! He keeps making me post!
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 06:29:50
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There are, quite pleased about this I am.
"Join the Cult of Frank 2.0 / And you'll be enlightened (free for 1.x members)" |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 06:31:14
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You should be proud, I know I am of some of our own bands right now. Look out America.
Help me! He keeps making me post!
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 12/23/2004 : 06:37:23
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HPM, we're all happy that you are some of our own bands.
Which bands are you?
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 02:43:25
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I bought the Funeral CD Saturday (import, it's not officially released here) after downloading it on SLSK and I'm in love!
Perfect!
They'll play in Paris in March, I'm going to buy my tickets today!
Thank you Forum! It's with the link for the radio show someone posted that I've discovered them. Muchas Gracias!
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 01/31/2005 : 03:21:26
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quote:
Originally posted by KimStanleyRobinson
HPM, we're all happy that you are some of our own bands.
Which bands are you?
teehee.
Aaah but I included the word 'of'.
Love, love, my season |
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hawken
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USA
178 Posts |
Posted - 01/31/2005 : 06:27:49
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Saw them play last night at the 9:30 club in DC.
What a fantastic show.....they were great. At the end of the gig they walked off the stage and the entire band walked through the crowd, still playing (kinda), up the stairs and left via the side exit upstairs.
Cool way to end the gig after playing a nice 3 song encore. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 01/31/2005 : 06:39:53
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WOW! I thought it was cool when the drummer from British Sea Power does that, but the WHOLE band? That is cool!
Love, love, my season |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 08:41:01
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That's very cool. They are playing here on Saturday but it is sold out. 
Anyway, I love their CD so much. It makes me feel nostaligic for something I can't remember. And many of the songs make me cry. I think it's very beautiful.
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 08:48:34
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Ramona, sometimes it makes me very sad too, I don't really know why... maybe because it's so wonderful and beautiful. They show all their emotion singing, I think it's that.
We have the answer to all your fears
It's short, it's simple, it's crystal dear
It's round about, it's somewhere here
Lost amongst our winnings |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 01/31/2005 : 09:14:26
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Don't forget that a lot of the songs were written about the deaths of their loved ones (9 in total during the writing/recording of the record) so it is bound to be sad really. In The Back Seat is the one that gets me the most. Amazing song, so beautiful. And she really sounds like Bjork on that one.
Love, love, my season |
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 09:55:36
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yes, I think it's just that, they can really make who's listening to feel it.
We have the answer to all your fears
It's short, it's simple, it's crystal dear
It's round about, it's somewhere here
Lost amongst our winnings |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 01/31/2005 : 13:20:40
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It's not that the songs make me sad at all, it's that I think they are so fucking beautiful and THAT is what makes me cry. The emotion behind the songs is very intense to me, and the MUSIC is so gorgeous.
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I wanna be cool, tall, vunerable and luscious.
I would have it all if I only had this much -
No need for Lucifer to fall if he'd learn to keep his mouth shut...
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http://prettycrabby.com |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 01/31/2005 : 15:06:09
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Yeah I don't get sad from them either, I can't really relate to the lyrics 'cos I have never had anything like that happen to me, but the music and vocals are so beautiful. I can definitely see how the lyrics could be sad to some people though.
Love, love, my season |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 01/31/2005 : 15:53:32
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It's funny because I actually think the lyrics are very hopeful and beautiful. LIke, what does it all MEAN but look how awesome life really is. I think as much as they are expressing sadness at the death of their loved ones, they are also saying "hey. life is really fucking amazing".
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I wanna be cool, tall, vunerable and luscious.
I would have it all if I only had this much -
No need for Lucifer to fall if he'd learn to keep his mouth shut...
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http://prettycrabby.com |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 17:09:55
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True. Though I guess with the luck that they've had, it's that or end it all. Perhaps the only thing to do when faced with so much death, is embrace life. I dunno. I guess things can only get better for them, and they probably realise that.
Love, love, my season |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 01/31/2005 : 17:42:46
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Maybe. And I think it's also about: life is short. Enjoy it while you're here.
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I wanna be cool, tall, vunerable and luscious.
I would have it all if I only had this much -
No need for Lucifer to fall if he'd learn to keep his mouth shut...
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http://prettycrabby.com |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 01/31/2005 : 17:44:51
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Yep, that too.
Well anyway, it's all good for us.
Love, love, my season |
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2005 : 19:54:48
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Oh man, good news. Sorry its so late, but I just found out myself. The Arcade Fire are going to be on Conan tonight, Febuary 1st. I'm really excited for this.
I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2005 : 03:29:45
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The Destroyer?
Love, love, my season |
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2005 : 16:28:27
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O'brien. Some late night show. It was good, they played Neighborhood #2.
I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2005 : 16:29:35
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Aaah yes, I have heard of him actually. Cool, sounds good.
Love, love, my season |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 02/02/2005 : 18:55:08
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| Thanks for the heads up Sir rockabye. It was first time I had heard them and the first minute or 2 of the guy singing sure sounded like David Byrne and the Talking Heads. I need to check out more. |
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