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Brandon just needs to go home and be quiet. He tries for nothing more than to be contrary. You are a hater sir. And while you peruse these comments thanking and disagreeing politely with its posters, all you’re actually doing is starting arguments. I hope you read this, Brandon, and see that everything you accuse Arcade Fire of doing on this album, you’ve done with this post. Too long, flat, and in many, many ways contrived. I have a sneaking suspicion that Brandon is a 15 year old with a thesaurus.
Journey? Really? Do you listen to music ever?
seriously, only pitchfork gave it an un-favorable review. This article is pointless.
All in all I didn’t remember everyone completely panning this album. I recall being intrigued as to the requisite MIA lovers’ not really “feeling it”(p4k, et al), but I thought it received the appropriate luke warm reviews. From the second I heard it, /\/\/\Y/\, despite all of its tediousness (title, obnoxious album art, etc.) seemed like an album that had to simmer before it really grew on anyone.
My problems with it tended to be more of a frustration with its mixing, and as stated above, it’s overall presentation. I really enjoyed the “Born Free” video (much more than the song), but it felt like a load blown all too early. I just figured for those who wanted the album to grow on them would let it.
This entire article, though, is silly. How is “Prescient (and pretty) packaging” a reason to reconsider the quality of the music? And how is the “punk as fuck” argument regarding turning this album in following ‘Paper Planes’ any kind of statement to it’s “underratedness”?
Ultimately, Maya’s shortcomings are her own. Her music sounds less like a jump forward and more like a well run dry of ideas. She sounds bored. The rallying chorus of “Born Free” sounded less like a call to arms and more like a suggestion; lost in a sea of reverb and indifference. And “Steppin Up’ (best track on the album) feels like the lone reason to revisit this album at all. If only Maya brought the politics to her music the way she does on her twitter. When the final product came out it felt like all of her musings and music were from separate people. The sentiments are still there (ish) but the bigger-than-life production and delivery along with that indie/world hip hop excitement have gone. When reviewers like this say “understated” they should be saying “underwhelming”. Giving /\/\/\Y/\ this much attention is expected, though not warranted.
And comparing it to Kanye’s new album is comical at best. At least he backs up his shit-talking.
Kanye is, if you will, the Sufjan of pop/hip hop. Culturally, this album is huge. Musically, it’s a step forward for him, especially after 808′s. It’s re-listenable, relateable, and more importantly, it’s a statement (an honest one) of who he is. It’s a totally accessible, commercial joy to listen to. Along with the GOOD Fridays venture and his forray into Twitter, this album gives listeners a (somewhat) clear view of the contradictions, loves, humor, and talent that amount to Kanye. And at this day in age, that’s at least worth a spot on top the pile. Sufjan is amazing, too. Fo’real. “All Delighted People” tied with “Runaway” as my fav songs of the year.
Thank you for thanking me…
Also, the drums album is all killer no filler.
it was splendid
Then roll on over to rollingstone.com. I’m sure their love of all things gaga, is more suited to you and your esophageal preferences. I think they placed miley cyrus on there, too. you and your throat will be very happy…
It makes you want to barf? well, that must be because, being that you use the word barf, you’re from the year 1987, and you can’t quite manage to wrap your mind around how brilliant this album is.
No, you’re not.
It absolutely deserves a 10/10. it’s been 8 years since they issued a 10 to a non-reissue, and just like the last one (Yankee Hotel Foxtrot) this album is bigger than pop, hip-hop, or year end lists in general. People will talk about it’s ingenuity and ahead-of-its-time-ness for years to come.
Where does Local Natives fall in your list Stereogum? are you soulless? such an entirely well-rounded album… oft-overlooked. Amazing live show.
…Or a voice that backs it up with talent every time…
His last album was garbage. The new one is amazing… how is this the same?
Did any of you nitwits listen to said album? If anything it’s underrated. Culturally, musically, lyrically, sonically, production-wise… the best album of the year.
Really? You honestly think that an artist that makes mock versions of pop songs, in the same vein as so many a morning talk show dj, with hokey lyrics and an almost entirely insufferable voice is more satisfying than Girl Talk? Really?