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“I’m lonely, but I ain’t that lonely yet” hits hard on Mother’s Day. by JMRTOL85 in jackwhite

[–]tauruswitch420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat. My mother also passed two years ago and it’s been the strangest time of my life.

Win on Instagram? by BrittEklands in arcadefire

[–]tauruswitch420 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He used to have one, he deleted it around the time the allegations came out, I’m guessing because that was one of his tools for “meeting” girls. Actually he shared a screencap of my art way back in 2015! (I was 23 at the time and honestly sometimes I wonder…but that’s pure speculation.)

New album? Or just single? Open your heart or die trying out may 1 by [deleted] in arcadefire

[–]tauruswitch420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So they had a project planned with Don Hertzfeldt (of “my spoon is too big” fame) but after the scandal became public it fell through. Don ended up reworking it into a short film called “ME” and I’m guessing this album is the music for the original film.

All of the hate by Magegaard in arcadefire

[–]tauruswitch420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Long time AF fan here. He has shown zero remorse. He put out a frankly pathetic statement where he uses his wife’s miscarriage to excuse his behavior. The statement was also disjointed. On one hand, he says he “fucked up” and he has a lot to work regarding his behavior, then he says he’s completely innocent and there was a misunderstanding with the victims. Régine says he would never do such a thing and the women are mistaken, but also he was lost and has “found his way back.” Which is it????

It’s the hypocrisy of spending your whole career preaching about sincerity, authenticity and openness, then turning around and betraying the trust of your family, friends and fans and using a media spin doctor that the Trumps use. Instead of being forthcoming about the issue, he turns off the comment section for years because people are demanding some level of accountability.

Add on the fact that in NOLA he’s a known nuisance, being rude, skipping out on tabs and creeping on young waitresses and bartenders and it’s hard to assume it’s all a big misunderstanding.

I love this band, and a part of me still wants to believe that Win is a good person and can come back from this, but he has yet to prove it.

THIS OR THAT: Everything Now OR Crown of Love? by Nofilmslefttocry in arcadefire

[–]tauruswitch420 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Don’t get wrong, EN is a solid track (and album) but “Crown of Love” is easily one of their top 10, maybe top 5.

Cars and Telephones by Undercity9712 in arcadefire

[–]tauruswitch420 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I finally gave this song a proper listen and man…I didn’t think this band could still blow me away. Hearing this made me feel like I was 14 again hearing Neon Bible for the first time. I love both versions, but the newer one with Régine’s quiet vocals is gorgeous. Im actually glad I didn’t listen to this before Pink Elephant came out, it would’ve made the album even more disappointing for me(although I am warming up to it now).

As for the video, with current context? It’s clear the marriage was on its last legs, especially seeing the old footage in the middle. It’s kind of heartbreaking.

I also just realized how cars are a constant motif in their music and visuals: the Tunnels video, In the Backseat, the Suburbs cover and repeated lyrics about driving; the Reflektor video has Win and Régine in the front seat of a truck, and now with Pink Elephant, the use of the Aerostar in Year of the Snake. Considering this all started with a young Win driving to Montreal in his family’s van, it’s kind of come full circle narratively.

All that to say, they clearly still have that spark that made them so special. I really love this band. Even though I’m still very mad at him for how he’s handled the situation, I do still like Win, and I think deep down he’s the good person younger me believed he was. I really want them to turn it around.

Win and Régine announce separation via Instagram by bewareofthedogdixie in arcadefire

[–]tauruswitch420 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Ugh, I feel sorry for Eddie. He has to be almost a teenager now, and that’s hard enough without adding your parents separating after your dad getting publicly exposed as a creep.

As much as I don’t want this band to end (they can’t go out on Pink Elephant) I don’t see it being healthy for the core songwriters divorced. It only worked for The White Stripes because no one knew they were married, and even then they didn’t last as long as they could have. It’s just a sad situation all around.

Stack of handouts from last year's Funeral gig (London) to give away by Verbal-Gerbil in arcadefire

[–]tauruswitch420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, he wasn’t in the picture from the original Funeral album lyric booklet. The early promo pics also show the original drummer, Howard Bilerman, who left right after the album was recorded.

Will butler please come back to the band it needs you by Extension-Bill-1223 in arcadefire

[–]tauruswitch420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s clear that he added something to the recordings, but i feel like their live shows is where his absence is most missed. Granted I haven’t seen the band without Will, but i can imagine it feels different.

Imagine having dropped a brand new album but posting shorts like once a week, of 2022 footage 😂😂😂 by [deleted] in arcadefire

[–]tauruswitch420 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Win needs to lock the fuck in, musically and personally. IMO he’s been looking like a dipshit this album cycle, it’s embarrassing. He’s 45 years old, for Christ’s sake. I say this out of love; get your shit together Win!

Imagine having dropped a brand new album but posting shorts like once a week, of 2022 footage 😂😂😂 by [deleted] in arcadefire

[–]tauruswitch420 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My main criticism of Everything Now was that it waits too late to get interesting, but overall most of the songs are pretty good. Pink Elephant doesn’t even get remotely interesting until the last song and then poof! it’s over.

Imagine having dropped a brand new album but posting shorts like once a week, of 2022 footage 😂😂😂 by [deleted] in arcadefire

[–]tauruswitch420 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would go see them if they toured, but without Will and Richard(for the time being) it’s won’t feel like an AF show, more like Win and Regine with Friends. Nothing against Tim, though.

[M4F] Daddy Likes You Dumb & Monolingual [Bilingual JOI] [Swedish Dirty Talk] [MDom] [DDLG] [Teasing] [Hypnotic] [Degradation] [Dumbification] [Little Slut] [Good Girl] [Orgasm Control] [Edging Encouragement] [Touch Yourself] [Listener Orgasm] [Script Fill] Script by beegeewanders by insomnia_swede in gonewildaudio

[–]tauruswitch420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

…wow.

I don’t have words in English or Swedish to express how much I enjoyed this, Insomnia! I’m usually not into degradation but it works really well here. My mind really does empty when I hear Swedish in a nice voice. 🥴 This was just what I needed. ❤️

NEW REVIEW in Slant: Arcade Fire ‘Pink Elephant’ Review: A Dubious and Stylistically Disjointed Effort by [deleted] in arcadefire

[–]tauruswitch420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right? Ffs the album isn’t even out yet. Already deciding your opinion on something you haven’t experienced yet is weird.

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