Saturday, April 30, 2011

Arcade Fire - Neon Bible


  • Gatefold
  • Lyrics included
  • Etched

  • Album Rating: 4.5/5 (Excellent)
  • Sound Quality: 4/5 (Great)
  • Packaging: 5/5 (Perfect)


The second album in Arcade Fire's trilogy of commercially successful and critically acclaimed works; Neon Bible delivers classic indie rock with all the emotional ups and downs of its predecessor, Funeral. Often referred to as baroque pop, Arcade Fire's music is intricate enough to hold interest even on repeated listens, and still accessible enough for the casual listener to enjoy.

Neon Bible bears many similarities to Funeral, but it is still very much it's own album. With a moodier atmosphere and an underlying loneliness, Neon Bible clearly defines what indie rock can truly be capable of. From the anthemic "No Cars Go" to the soul-shattering "My Body is a Cage", Arcade Fire creates music that takes their listeners on a roller coaster ride; they bring you up on one song only to throw you back to the ground on the next.


Neon Bible is a great addition to any vinyl enthusiast's collection. It sounds great, presenting in the best possible way the beautiful instrumentation and musicianship that Arcade Fire is known for. It is pressed on two 180 gram vinyl records.


The album is packaged in a gatefold jacket that includes lyrics and credits on the individual vinyl sleeves. Neon Bible's eleven tracks are spread over three sides, with the fourth side featuring an etching of the titular neon bible, an added bonus that gives the album a well deserved uniqueness to it. The fourth side is of course unplayable.

Buy Neon Bible on vinyl here (Amazon): NEON BIBLE [Vinyl]

17 comments:

  1. that kind of music can relax you if you give it a try even if it's not your thing

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  2. I like this kind of "intellectual" music. Although I don't like the cover, they could have been more creative with neon shapes.

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  3. i think i've actually heard of this group..

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  4. Sounds really good stuff. Ill be back.

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  5. That 5/5 package is well deserved.

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  6. oh i love this packaging. also i really like them as a band.

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  7. Oh very good cover, and nice album :D

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  8. Wow, cool cover! I'd have bought this vinyl because of it :)

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  9. Very cool, Arcade Fire never ceases to deliver.

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  10. This wonderful piece is truly unique!

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  11. LOVED LOVED LOVED this album. Great laid back music. I'd ben interested in hearing the difference between the vinyl and mp3's myself though, ya know?

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  12. that is a sick looking vinyl. i love arcade fire!

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  13. Great band and the cover looks pretty cool. I need to get me a turntable :D

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  14. Great music. I listen to the stuff when I just want to chill.

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  15. Pretty! and freakin awesome!

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  16. The Arcade Fire went to my high school.

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