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Neon Bible :: 0195171489
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| For their second full-length, the Montreal-based seven-or-eight-piece Arcade Fire show themselves capable of Big Rock, as original, and as potentially marquee-topping as TV on the Radio and Sigur Ros. Regardless, the intentional murkiness of these pleasantly anthemic New Wave dirges makes it sound as if the music has already reverberated through a crowded cement stadium. Named after cult author John Kennedy Toole's first novel, Neon Bible is smart and subtle enough to present itself as a personal discovery for every listener, every word to be pored over by fans (as with those of Tori Amos, Pavement, and Radiohead). Surely, lines like "The sound is not asleep/ It's moving under my feet" have already been scribbled onto the margins of countless textbooks. Such words are delivered with less intensity this time, but no less import. For vocal influences, lead singer Win Butler seems to have traded his '80s Bowie in for an '80s Springsteen, at least on the songs "Antichrist Television Blues" and "Windowsill" (though "Intervention" sounds an awful lot like '80s era Go-Betweens). The kitchen sink arrangements include the use of an Eastern European orchestra, pipe organ, hurdy gurdy, and a military choir. --Mike McGonigal Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
I love the album...a definite must buy if you like Arcade Fire.
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Author: Guest
The Arcade Fire are a highly remarkable band, with a lot of magic surrounding their aura. I have enjoyed this band from their self-titled EP, and have continued to enjoy everything about their interesting sound. Neon Bible is nothing short of epic, and the band proves that their critically acclaimed "Funeral" was just the beginning.
All of the songs have a very in-depth meaning, have it be about falling bombs, priests/churches, or self-depreciation. The gorgeous "Intervention" is splendid, with it's pipe organ and plush vocals. The band, with an astounding seven members, works together like a well-oiled machine. "The Well & The Lighthouse, one of my favorites, is a song that is bound to be made historic.
Arcade Fire is a historic artist, and is bound to captivate the shallowist of listeners with it's sublime music making. I recommend getting this album, and cherishing every last song on it, because this album is definitely the best of 2007.
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Author: Guest
one of the best album of the year,I love this album especially No Cars Go...better than Funeral.Buy!
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Author: Guest
The more I listen to Neon Bible, the more I am floored by the songs that Arcade Fire have put together in this effort. For starters, one amazing thing is that Win Butler and company manage to keep within themselves. This album is not an incredible departure from Funeral. But the sound is bigger, the lyrics are richer and the impact is deeper. Every song unfolds slowly and purposefully. There is not a single bad song on the album. I have heard some people complain about the production on the album but I personally don't find the production to be problematic. They use many more instruments than on Funeral, and there is a certain lo-fi quality to the production. But this what Arcade Fire has always been about in some ways. We still have a ways to go in 2007, but so far this is album is the undisputed best album of the year.
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Author: Guest
I was hesitant as well upon first listening to Arcade Fire's new album; however, I was pleasantly surprised. It's different in comparison to Funeral, but equally as good. I do have to agree with a previous commentator that there are a few (two really) songs that I skip, but all in all it's good, and fun to listen to. Heavy subject matter yes, but somewhat uplifting. Get the album!
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