Arcade Fire — Neon Bible

[cft format=1] The second record from the Montreal based band evokes more resonance than before! The intentional use of reverberation adds a mysteriously pleasant sound to the garage band feel. The catchy melodies and inspiring lyrics give the band a reputation for creating haunting songs that one can't seem to turn off. Lyrics such as

"Every spark of friendship and love will die without a home/hear the soldier groan 'we'll go at it alone'"

are backed up by an array of musical instruments such as pipe organs and orchestras. The album brings an upbeat sound to the indie rock music... Read More »