This is the first in my review of albums I have recently discovered that I just have to share with all my friends.
The second album from Montreal’s Arcade Fire was released in 2007 and is… how do I say this? Ask me the classic desert island question of what five albums would you take with you and “Neon Bible” is probably on the list.
I say probably because, I really do not want to narrow the list down to five. Cut a limb off? Sure. Pick only five albums? [falls to knees and prays for foregiveness]
Back to why you should download this album.
Every song here is solid. If I had to pick a clunker, I would say the finale, “My Body is a Cage,” but that is nitpicking. If you like U2, Bruce Springsteen, sweeping arrangements and emotionally powerful stuff then Arcade Fire is for you.
I’ve embedded five of my favorite songs from “Neon Bible.” Rather than go into detail as to why I like them, I will just let the music do the talking.
