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Neon Bible - The Arcade Fire
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87 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 665 Ratings

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  • Summary: One of the most anticipated releases of 2007 is this second album from Montreal's Arcade Fire, the Win Butler- and Regine Chassagne-led band that won over bloggers, critics, and, ultimately, fans with their 2004 debut 'Funeral.'

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. No Ripcord
    100
    The music is beautiful, spiritual, intense, fun and, as Lester Bangs once called the Clash, righteous.
  2. Q Magazine
    100
    A magical kingdom of noise that's equal parts Disney's Fantasia and Echo & The Bunnymen's lavish Ocean Rain. [Apr 2007, p.107]
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  3. Uncut
    60
    While there is much here to admire, at its overblown worst Neon Bible is one of those records that takes itself too seriously to be taken seriously. [Apr 2007, p.90]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 276 out of 323
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 323
  3. Negative: 19 out of 323
  1. TheDaveHimself
    10
    For a kid who grew up in a conservative evangelical home, this record speaks right to me. Heartbreaking and brilliant from the first track to the last. It's extremely difficult to rate an Arcade Fire over another, but this one definitely stands out.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. danw
    5
    This album has to rate as one of the biggest disappointments I've experienced. Funeral had an effortless mystery and splendour that was completely exhilarating but Neon Bible makes me feel like I've been fooled. It's trite and overcooked - a hollow shell in comparison. It probably isn't a terrible album - it's just that it's not a patch on Funeral and I've really tried to give it a chance.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. borisr
    3
    I was looking forward to this album, however there is nothing new or good here. The first album was powerful, emotional and brilliant. However, the lyrics here are base and do not provoke any kind of feeling or power; they are dreary and without any real purpose or meaning.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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