I saw Arcade Fire in Calgary a few weeks back and the show was amazing. They are a fantastic live band and its too bad apathy has set in on their fan base. Ticket prices, debt and sagging economy could have something to do with it, along with a huge number of choices for spending your live music dollars (because lets be honest, touring is the only way bands make money now and there are a lot of bands touring in a seamingly endless supply of both indie and geriatric rockers trying to fill their coffers). The new Arcade Fire album wasn't their strongest but it's still one of the best releases this year in my opinion - I think haters should try giving it multiple listens, it continues to get stronger on repeat. As for the show, if you have the opportunity to see them, do it - they are tight, loud, entertaining, interactive, fun - full screen vids with rotating stage in centre of arena like boxing ring. Comparing them to Depeche Mode who I saw at Rogers last weekend - AF was way better.