So here it is. Late as usual - sorry - but better than last year.
I got turned on to Arcade Fire (as with many other things) via Fred Wilson's blog. Their first album Neighbourhood is a cracker: raw, rousing and full of drama. Well the follow up, 'Neon Bible' takes everything to the next level.
Fred thinks they've gone 'a bit U2' with this one, but I completely disagree. For me they've ratcheted up the drama and refined their songwriting. The songs may be a little slicker than last time but it's the passion of the performers that really continues to shine through. No other band can belt out a big chorus or squeeze such an astonishing array of sounds from a ridiculously diverse set of instruments as these guys. Everything on this album is 100% for real. As far from pomp-rock as you could ask.
I got turned on to Arcade Fire (as with many other things) via Fred Wilson's blog. Their first album Neighbourhood is a cracker: raw, rousing and full of drama. Well the follow up, 'Neon Bible' takes everything to the next level.
Fred thinks they've gone 'a bit U2' with this one, but I completely disagree. For me they've ratcheted up the drama and refined their songwriting. The songs may be a little slicker than last time but it's the passion of the performers that really continues to shine through. No other band can belt out a big chorus or squeeze such an astonishing array of sounds from a ridiculously diverse set of instruments as these guys. Everything on this album is 100% for real. As far from pomp-rock as you could ask.
If you like Heroes-era Bowie and donning a velvet jacket then look no further than this masterpiece of an album.
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