Quote Originally Posted by mutton View Post
i wouldn't put an album of theirs on such a list either, but everyone should listen to an energetic live recording before they die, and arcade fire is a fine example
I was really disappointed with Arcade Fire when I saw them live. Now they're just a semi-pleasant band who I'm not eager to listen to but I don't turn them off the radio either.


although Lifted has better songs overall, people should listen to Fevers and Mirrors over it because the feverish vocals and sounds really set the tone
I think Fevers and Mirrors has some of the best lyrics I've ever heard on any album but, at the same time, I really don't think it's everyone's cup of tea and I can see how most people would hate it which is why I think albums like this aren't great choices for lists like these which should be a mix of accessibility and greatness.

Although with that in mind I'm now thinking about replacing the John Coltrane album I listed. Not to mention the Sonic Youth.