Pink Elephant
by Arcade Fire

Definitely expected more, this sound is so tired at this point

Album Rating: 71.75
(574/8)

Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - Pink Elephant

09.05.2025

A long, long way from their best but it does have some reasonable tracks. It's not as bad as people are making out.

1.Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - Open Your Heart Or Die Trying 66
2.Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - Pink Elephant 76
3.Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - Year Of The Snake 72
4.Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - Circle Of Trust 74
5.Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - Alien Nation 67
6.Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - Beyond Salvation n/a (66) n/a
7.Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - Ride Or Die 67
8.Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - I Love Her Shadow 75
9.Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - She Cries Diamond Rain n/a (67) n/a
10.Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - Stuck In My Head 77

Ranked in order:

* Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - Stuck In My Head 77
* Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - Pink Elephant 76
* Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - I Love Her Shadow 75
* Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - Circle Of Trust 74
* Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - Year Of The Snake 72
* Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - Ride Or Die 67
* Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - She Cries Diamond Rain n/a (67) n/a
* Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - Alien Nation 67
* Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - Open Your Heart Or Die Trying 66
* Arcade Fire (PE - CAN - May 25) - Beyond Salvation n/a (66) n/a

I have listened to it twice but can find nothing to remind me of the glories of their earlier releases.

I was a big fan from the beginning. And also Reclector was amazing. But after that? Hum! But this pink one is a pretty surprise to me. A new band would get 4 or 5 stars. But Arcade Fire is not popular by the media. And Win is not a nice man. Oh Regina🥰 Still a very good album.

How far they have fallen pt. II

From LebowskiRams 05/12/2025 18:48 | #308966

Despite some shimmering instrumentals and a decent idea to go psychedelic, this is Arcade Fire at their most vapid and lifeless.

Pink Elephant shows that they can dye themselves whatever color they want, they're simply a colorful shell of their former selves.

From Cargusbralem 05/12/2025 14:24 | #308965

Pleasantly surprised with this one! I thought the last couple of albums signified the band's downfall, but it feels like things are picking up again here. I really enjoy the different musical palettes, whether it’s the ambient droning intro being countered by the lo-fi indie title track, or the more Reflektor-style arrangements. It’s an enjoyable and consistent listen overall.

From hoyquarlow 05/12/2025 13:57 | #308964

Good album, certainly better than their last two. I like the album is shorter and a bit more minimalist, it's better like this, as long as songs are good - which they mostly are. Only the last song is kind of a filler though.

Pretty sure if this album was made by a new, unknown band it would have had rave reviews. But because it's an album made by the "sexual misconduct guy", every critics says it's poop.

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From ExTeaSea 05/10/2025 01:27 | #308918

I dunno, I don't get the hate, it's pretty cool. I like when artists try something kinda risky.