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]

Posted by Tom at 12:05 AM

17 comments:

  1. DejchApril 30, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    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. hirouApril 30, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    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. mac-and-meApril 30, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    awesome cover art

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  4. fit4lifeApril 30, 2011 at 9:49 AM

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

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  5. DaveApril 30, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Sounds really good stuff. Ill be back.

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  6. AlphaApril 30, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    That 5/5 package is well deserved.

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  7. MarianApril 30, 2011 at 4:04 PM

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

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  8. MichelangeloApril 30, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Oh very good cover, and nice album :D

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  9. SweetShopApril 30, 2011 at 5:30 PM

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

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  10. randomerApril 30, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Very cool, Arcade Fire never ceases to deliver.

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  11. LealeepoApril 30, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    This wonderful piece is truly unique!

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  12. JordanApril 30, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    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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  13. MJ to IMApril 30, 2011 at 8:07 PM

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

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  14. Al3xaGMay 1, 2011 at 10:38 AM

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

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  15. JeremyMay 1, 2011 at 11:38 AM

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

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  16. PietsMay 1, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Pretty! and freakin awesome!

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  17. Thought ComicsMay 19, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    The Arcade Fire went to my high school.

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