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The world can say what it wants about Alexandra Lawn, but this only confirms that Rebecca Zeller is definitely the girl for me.
the song is certainly not life-changing in its meaning. you’re pretty right in calling it “banal” and “meaningless” (most of chris martin’s lyrics are, honestly). however, coldplay is making rock music for the masses–and they’re doing it well. it won’t change your life. it won’t inspire an epiphany. but it sounds damn good to sing with 100,000 other people.
they know their niche and they’re filling it perfectly. can’t fault the dudes for that. i like and respect them for it.
christ, that “charlie brown” tune is massive. dare i say that it’s up there with their best? say what you will about coldplay, but they know how to write a song for the festival space.
here’s the thing about coldplay: they are inherently a pop band, but they are a pop band willing to try new things and branch out into new styles. (like late 1980s/early 1990s U2) this might not be their greatest song ever, but i appreciate the fact that it even exists.
I’d kind of rather a Cults comment party instead.
No Kisses? You guys have been giving them a lot of love and even premiered their video a few weeks back! That’s disappointing.
Ironic that the most radio-friendly song I’ve heard in a while has no chance of ever being played on the radio.
I think I love everything this band does. Not blogspam, just truth.
Love this song, but not as sold on the rest of the album. It’s just kind of…blah…
I wanted to dislike this, but damn, if it isn’t catchy…
Think you should have included “Bermuda” by Kisses. Just a great summer track.
this is just an awful lineup. its all been going downhill for outside lands since they had to replace beastie boys with tenacious d last year…
I approve. This is awesome. Great use of the synth breakdown at just the right time. And gotta love the Christian Bale.
Just an absolutely awful track.
Now comes the big question: is this just a standalone single? Because I seriously want a new Arcade Fire album.
Also, The Suburbs > Month of May. Most definitely.
Come on, Stereogum! Post this!
http://blogs.1077theend.com/aharms/2010/05/26/new-music-arcade-fire-month-of-may-full-song/
How did this album not leak? Seriously…
“Flash forward to last Monday 4/26/10.”
You were 3 days away from making a really cool reference to one of the most criminally-underwatched series on television right now. That’s a missed opportunity right there.
This post could have used some more Alexandra Lawn.
Saw an advance screening of this movie last night. Funny, but I kind of expected it to be a little more over-the-top. Still enjoyable, though.
disappointing
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
This sounds so great, but I’m left to wonder: what will a rerecorded Crown on the Ground sound like? This amazing? Or will it lose some of its lo-fi charms?
