Postcards From A Young Man Thread

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Originally Posted by Aneurin Bevan

If that doesn't describe Canada I don't know what does. More specifically its the Arcade Fire in a Nutshell. Sorry I had to throw in a dig when I get the chance.

But on a side note, this album is a good diversion from JFPL. I understand why some fans might dislike it, however they can't produce an album like that every year. This is a welcome distraction which, also is a solid album when played in entirely. Even I Think I Love It fits in the album when listened from start to finish.

It could be worse. You could be talking about Nickelback. Arcade Fire is really hot here, except for touring. They're bypassing my burg. Lots of complaints about that. I like their latest song, but that's about it. The modern rock charts are 'meh', the real 'rock' charts are I dunno what they are, the electro-pop and dance stuff I don't get. I'm tired of classic rock when it's the same stuff all the time.

I listen to each Manics albums individually and assess them as such. In terms of JFPL, 'Jackie Collins' was absolutely sublime. 'Bag Lady' almost wore out my iPod. No, I don't expect another JFPL. I doubt that the Manics want to go in to that darkness. At least not right now. PFAYM is good. It's listenable, it's accessible, it's enjoyable. A few tracks are stunning. There are some political comments, which is a lot more than many artists make now. Not a lot of 'filler'. Things really aren't black and white. The album is a snapshot of nostalgia. Journeys undertaken by someone who sees possibility in the world. A hopeful naivete, which the world is lacking. We're cynical and jaded. And dark.

The music biz is cyclable. Everything is 'safe' right now. Not many risks. Record companies are just releasing what'll sell. And it's mainly 'Idol'/'X Factor', and other electro and/or fluffy stuff. No one is going to fund something 'different'. The economy is still recovering, album sales are crappy. Concert tours have failed this year.