mattjohnston86 wrote:


Sorry that happened to you but I get it; the noise of those allegations was loud. I usually try to refrain from reading too much about musicians; what I hear in their music is often at odds with who they are as people (they never live up to the pedestal I tend to put them on). But this time I read a lot about these "sexual allegations" and now very much wish I hadn't bothered. I'm not getting into the details but in my reading it was all a big nothing-burger with nothing illegal and absolutely no sexual assault, etc. And it's too bad we got to the point in our media world where whatever did happen between these women and Win had to become news that anybody would want to consume (and that I did consume, much to my regret). And it's too bad that a whole lot of people chose to cancel the guy and the band over it all. That's their choice and their right, obviously, but it doesn't change my opinion that it's a bummer that it exists in our world. It reaffirms my goal of avoiding reading too much about musicians (I'm not talking about sticking my head in the sand; I'm talking about deep dives, which this whole sexual accusation thing definitely is).

And on that note, I don't disagree that some of the wind has been knocked out of AF's sails; I'm not sure I like this album as a whole, or the last few for that matter. But I've heard this song 3-4 times now and it's growing on me. This play I found myself really liking it, and really happy to be hearing it. I might need to go back to the album for a few listens now.

 erikdelaquis wrote:

So much new music on RP this month!

They were one of my favourites for a long time. Their early albums are fantastic. Sadly I find it hard to overlook the sexual allegations of Win Butler and find myself not enjoying their output the same anymore. The wind has been knocked out of their sails, musically and spiritually, I believe.

Amazing 🤩  !!!

Finding myself really liking this new album more than I thought I would. Win's vocals have somehow been stepped back a tad.

Also enjoying what Bill is doing with this Canadian playlist: Neil Young, Be Good Tanyas, Daniel Lanois, Arcade Fire :)

Really digging this new album. It's thematic, layered, and has a depth that was missing on their last album (or two). I only wish it was longer (clocking in at only like 43 minutes). 

And FYI - it IS the Year of the (Wood) Snake, per the Chinese Zodiac.

This is new and different for Arcade Fire. To quote Groundhog Day, “different is good”.

This is not easy listening music.
But that's why its good. Complex & confusing. I need some time to fully digest it. 

That was a lot. Honestly looking forward to hearing it again and getting to know it.