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We (Arcade Fire album)

by Arcade Fire

Released: May 06, 2022

Indie rock, folk rock, dance-pop

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"We" is the sixth studio album by Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, released on May 6, 2022, through Columbia Records. "We" marked the departure of multi-instrumentalist Will Butler from the band. The album draws its name from the Russian dystopian novel "We" by Yevgeny Zamyatin.

Inside the Recording

Produced by Nigel Godrich, Win Butler, and Régine Chassagne, it was recorded in various studios across New Orleans, El Paso, and Mount Desert Island in Maine.

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"We" is the sixth studio album by Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, released on May 6, 2022, through Columbia Records.

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Reception

Preceded by singles like "The Lightning I, II" and "Unconditional I (Lookout Kid)", the album received generally positive reviews from critics and achieved moderate commercial success. It debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200 chart and reached number one in various countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Portugal. Additionally, it was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.

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The Complete Album Story

"We" is the sixth studio album by Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, released on May 6, 2022, through Columbia Records. Produced by Nigel Godrich, Win Butler, and Régine Chassagne, it was recorded in various studios across New Orleans, El Paso, and Mount Desert Island in Maine. The album draws its name from the Russian dystopian novel "We" by Yevgeny Zamyatin.

"We" marked the departure of multi-instrumentalist Will Butler from the band. Preceded by singles like "The Lightning I, II" and "Unconditional I (Lookout Kid)", the album received generally positive reviews from critics and achieved moderate commercial success. It debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200 chart and reached number one in various countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Portugal. Additionally, it was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.