Seattlest: So You Haven't Gotten the New Arcade Fire Album Yet...

Andy

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:08:23 -0800

I had never heard of them before last week. In answer to the questions, no, they are not a Seattle band. They apparently are mostly from Montreal, although at least one band member is from the USA. I would rate them as better than okay. They have a sound that is unique in today's music. I am sick to death of the omnipresent hip-hop and this band offers something quite different. Beyond that, what seems to be more unique about the band is that their concerts are a real experience, harkening back to the theatrical days of David Bowie. And I give them credit for seemingly having uninflated egos. I mean, heck, they are charging just $27 per ticket for their shows in Chicago and surely could have charged at least twice that. They are not the second coming of the Beatles or anything but they are a band that I think warrants attention.

erin

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:38:55 -0800

they're an okay band, but what's the big deal, are they from seattle or something?

mblind

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:17:39 -0800

It's really not a very good album..

Dianne

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:36:37 -0800

i absolutely love my copy of Neon Bible to pieces!!! i got the deluxe version yesterday and i never imagined myself to be so excited the whole day to finally be able to hear it. It is a beautifully crafted album that has a fluidity amongst the songs that make you want to just "veg" out one minute and then jump on your couch Tom Cruise style, the next. I didnt waste my time on a re-run of "scrubs" and im happy i did so...cuz now i have Neon Bible!!!! :)