[Kworb]

Revival bump

[Eric.]

I was about to message Matty. Thanks Kworb!

Teaser released today!

[Su-Barbie-A]

Arcade Fire is sooooo here to slay, they aren't playing around with those synths.


Annihilationofhumanitybyfire.GIF

Edit: I think that's actually the single, not the title of the new album.

[Eric.]

An Australian DJ tweeted this:

Richard Kingsmill ‏@triplejtheking 1 Sep
Next Monday (9th) at 9pm EST we will have the new single from Arcade Fire to play for you.

And here's a small report from their secret show:

BREAKING: A Place No Cars Go – Arcade Fire’s Secret Show

Arriving at the Salsatheque last night was a surreal spectacle. Decked out floor to ceiling in neon lights and fake trees, the bar resembled an early eighties Palm Springs resort, but instead, hundreds of tourists were replaced by a couple dozen lucky Montrealers, who traded the hotel band for a performance by the most anticipated music to be released this fall.

Walking past a salsa dance class on the way upstairs, we could hear the sounds of an energized room in the distance. Approaching the door, it seemed low-key considering the stern warning by security that we would be removed from the venue if we let our phones leave our pockets. We entered a small room, with an assortment of eclectic equipment filling half the space. Suddenly, we realized what was about to happen.

Arcade Fire played a short set of all new material. The show was unexpectedly dance-oriented, due to the upbeat rhythms of conga drums and electronic flourishes alongside their most poppy sounds. Although the song lyrics shared the same themes as past releases, they traded their somber orchestral sound for something more contemporary.

Excited to share their new material on a lit disco floor stage, Arcade Fire captivated the audience as always. Each member switched instruments throughout the set, while dancing, shouting and inviting the crowd to join in. We responded accordingly, each of us dancing on the cramped floor, beneath the glow of dusty neon tubes.

The standout track featured various musical directions and sudden tempo changes, sandwiched between the boisterous repeated choruses of “Here comes the night”. Imagine the Talking Heads’ “Once in a Lifetime”, but if David Bowie had written it while on vacation.

We’ll soon see if it’s the track they release September 9th, otherwise, we won’t hear it until late October with the release of their forthcoming album Reflektor.

"Imagine the Talking Heads’ “Once in a Lifetime”, but if David Bowie had written it while on vacation."
This description.

[jomarr]

Ready here.

[M.R.]

Very excited for this album but don't want them to change their sound drastically..

[omrimayo]

After 3 10/10 albums... I can't expect a lower score.

[Eric.]

http://vibuguda.bandcamp.com/track/side-a-reflektor

Arcade Fire's new album Reflektor is out October 29 via Merge, and on Monday night (September 9 at 9 p.m.), the band will release the album's first single and Anton Corbijn-directed video, "Reflektor". Reader Drew Hufsey sent us the above audio, which he claims is a new Arcade Fire song. Is it "Reflektor"? Representatives of the band offered no comment on the song's legitimacy.

In the above audio, if you listen carefully, there's a voice that sounds an awful lot like David Bowie's. The Sun reported the rumor that Bowie joined James Murphy and Arcade Fire during the album's recording sessions. Again, the band's representatives have offered no comment on whether or not Bowie is involved.

http://pitchfork.com/news/52188-is-t...gle-reflektor/

It does sound very dance-y as everyone has been reporting, has that James Murphy funkiness all over it and the instrumental in the teaser is at the end.

Amazing.

[Kingfisher]

dance-oriented

[Halien4Life]

Ugh

[Remake Remodel]

http://omnimusic.tumblr.com/post/605...-not-confirmed

Very talking heads funk like.

[Eric.]

[BobBertran1992]

David Bowie is on the backing vocals

[Eric.]

Reflektor has 13 tracks and has just been made available for pre-order on New Zealand, along with the tittle track available for purchase. EDIT: It has the album cover and I'll update the OP when a higher quality image of it pops up.

NEW TRAILER. JESUS CHRIST.

[RobynYoBank]

OMG rumored to be a double album.

[Su-Barbie-A]

Look at their site.

http://reflektor.arcadefire.com/

Am not ready for this new dance-oriented Arcade Fire and it seems like Haiti plays a big part on this album's concept.

[Michael]

I've been listening to and enjoying Funeral. Also listened to a few tracks from Neon Bible (No Cars Go is amazing). Which album is considered their best?

[Eric.]

Thank You Robyn for the HQ artwork!

Originally posted by Michael

I've been listening to and enjoying Funeral. Also listened to a few tracks from Neon Bible (No Cars Go is amazing). Which album is considered their best?

Funeral is considered their best. The album was basically a revolution in indie music when it came out. The Suburbs is magnificent as well, hence it being powerful enough to win the Grammy for Album Of The Year against industry giants like Lady Gaga and Eminem.

Awh. The grandiose "No Cars Go" never fails to compel.

[omrimayo]

When the single is out? I dont get the clockson their website!

[Varys]

Originally posted by Michael

I've been listening to and enjoying Funeral. Also listened to a few tracks from Neon Bible (No Cars Go is amazing). Which album is considered their best?

They all have their own unique qualities that make them great, but the suburbs is everything a concept album should be. win and regine took a single idea and fleshed it out for 16 songs. Funeral was great, but it felt more like a collection of songs/mixtape than a studio album.

That's why i think the suburbs is their best album.