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Universal acclaim- based on 918 Ratings
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Positive: 819 out of 918
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Mixed: 71 out of 918
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Negative: 28 out of 918
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TannerCMar 5, 2007
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reyMar 5, 2007I feel bad for the arcade fire because they set the bar so freakin high with "Funeral" that it is really hard, for me at least, to listen to "Neon Bible" "objectively". i don't think that this album will get the respect it deserves it. nevertheless, it is a worthy follow-up. songs like "ocean of noise"", "no cars go", and "keep the car running" are top-notch.
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GabrielPMar 5, 2007Darker, and as great as Funeral.
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miguelk.Mar 5, 2007Perfect follow-up to "Funeral." This album will last for a long time.
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panoseMar 5, 2007Canadian magic
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CraigMar 4, 2007one of those CD's that you warm up to more and more the more you listen to it.
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matthMar 4, 2007another incredible record from the best indie band in the world.
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JoeDMar 4, 2007I wouldn't say it's better than Funeral, but I sure wouldn't say it's worse, either. Both are perfect in different ways, and I couldn't be happier with this album.
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OliverCMar 4, 2007As a follow up for funeral it feels a little sad at first. But after a few listens it really does add a whole new great sound to the Arcade Fire's history. The only thing it could use is some more variation, but what it does focus on it does very well. Would love to see them live..
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KrisSMar 4, 2007By all means, I don't believe it is better than Funeral... However, I can't put the damn thing down! I can't stop playing it constantly whether at home or driving to work or even in my head.
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Mr.HankeyMar 4, 2007It's a near-perfect attempt at gothic gospel rock. Deep, lyrically and musically, Neon Bible proves this band as being the most important band of the decade. "Funeral" was a brilliant album, Neon Bible sounds nothing like it but still has this essence of childlike innocence even if it is darker. They are back!
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MichaelDMar 4, 2007Two of the biggest mistakes seen in most sophmore albums are that they sound exactly the same and/or lack the musical talent that was seen in its predecessor. The Arcade Fire has created something that equals, or even improves, on their previous musical effort. Not only that, they have taken a new direction altogether... and they pulled it off.
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SinderVMar 4, 2007One of the best albums of the 2000's. Whatever its excesses may be, they are easily justified.
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ChuckSMar 4, 2007even though it's cool to slag off the arcade fire now, i just can't do it! this album is great!
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YannnisG.Mar 4, 2007I have to admit that Funeral didn't really hook me ; i find this album quite better than their previous one...
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YannnisG.Mar 4, 2007I have to admit that Funeral didn't really hook me ; i find this album quite better than their previous one...
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AzuMar 4, 2007just charming :)
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ChelseahMar 3, 2007I feel a stronger connection to this album than Funeral. Powerful album, talented artists.
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JordanMar 3, 2007headline: Win Butler channels Roy Orbison-Wins hearts, minds.
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robertbMar 3, 2007Whilst it has taken a while with certain tracks "keep the car running" hit me immediatly as a monumental tune of rebellion proportions - well worth the wait what would you suggest we all be listening to steve?
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LeoFMar 3, 2007at first i was astonished. but then i listened to it more and more and more... and now I think it's just good.
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KevinEMar 3, 2007
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PaulCMar 3, 2007This album is phenomenal. I'd almost go so far as to say its better than Funeral. Almost.
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DubyaUMar 2, 2007Beautiful and on par with Funeral. To everyone who says this band is undeserving of such praise should probably go get their ears checked.
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dgMar 2, 2007How they didn't disappoint us after Funeral is beyond me...but this album picks up at just the right spot, with a different sound, but a great listen again. These guys are on fire.
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FredHMar 2, 2007I can't be bored of this album...best of 2007 so far. Good second album... great lyric...great song wow!!! Watch out they're coming again !!!
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ForrealMar 2, 2007Woah! ALbum of the year???
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TomNMar 2, 2007I loved Arcade Fire's Funeral album and their EP. But, if I had rated Neon Bible two weeks ago on my first listen I would have only rated it an 8. However, I have found myself listening to this album almost exclusively since then and would now rate it an easy perfect 10. It takes a little while to sink in but this album is ultimately one of my favorite albums of all time.
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t0nySMar 2, 2007imo, not as good as funeral, but then again, funeral took awhile for me to like it. At first listen i enjoyed it alot, hopefully as the listens build up it follows suite, much like funeral. I give it an 8, check it out!
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KevinCMar 2, 2007Here's an idea: stop being so fixated on Funeral. This obsessive need to rank Neon Bible as "better" or "worse" is getting tiring. Neon Bible is an amazing record and fully stands on its own without the need for Funeral to prop it up. I realize we're only 3 months in, but so far there's simply no album this year that comes even close to the brilliance and power of Neon Bible.
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TonyDMar 2, 2007Best band ever.
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JoeGMar 2, 2007Not as immediately gripping as Funeral was, but after a few listens, I can honestly say that I prefer this to Funeral. The songs seem to have more focus, the album seems more connected, and the organ sounds incredible on the tracks they use it on.
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MattMMar 2, 2007Brilliant follow-up perfectly captures the anxiety of our times.
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MihaiVMar 2, 2007Easily album of the year so far. They've done it again. This is music for the ages.
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samMar 2, 2007their transcendent qualities are evident even if this record isn't quite perfect.
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ColinSMar 2, 2007Excellent Sophmore effort.
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mattaMar 2, 2007
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FelipePMar 2, 2007Good record, but failed when the record is not make with the same reasons like Funeral, with the heart and soul and fatalities, sounds more artificial and some poor lyrics, but it's a awesome second album.
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ajprimoMar 2, 2007
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ChrisMar 2, 2007Killer album, grows on you like funeral. However, it also takes the band in a slightly different direction, the lyrics are much more rooted in politics and whats happening in the world right now. I'd agree with others who've posted, this pretty much solidifies Arcade Fire as one of the first truly great bands of the decade, and the best Canadian Indie band ever.
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MarcMar 2, 2007Pure genius. Give it a few listens before you dismiss it as an 'ok' follow up to Funeral. I can't stop listening to it. 'Intervention' gives me chills. In my mind, this record stakes a claim for the Arcade fire as the 'best band on the planet' right now.
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SamCMar 2, 2007So Great!! Have fun singing along to all the great tracks!!!
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DamianMMar 2, 2007Funeral will be album of the decade. Neon Bible may just have to settle for album of the year :)
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MårtenMar 2, 2007If this is not a 10, I dont know what it! Its not Funeral, its better.
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AllenMMar 1, 2007A whole new direction seperate from Funeral. I love this album.
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PeterLMar 1, 2007Better? Worst? Simply different and as good as.
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MenschFeb 28, 2007
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TylerFFeb 27, 2007Not nearly as good as Funeral. But still a strong album. Favorite tracks are 'Keep the Car Running', 'Intervention' and the revamped version of old EP favorite 'No Cars Go'.
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GeorgeHFeb 27, 2007It's good, but nowhere near Funeral.
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DannyFeb 26, 2007At first, I was a bit worried about how different the album sounds from Funeral, but after 15 or so listens, I have made a strong connection to each of the 11 tracks. Once again, Arcade Fire gets the job done!
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DanCFeb 23, 2007A powerful statement on the state of the world surrounding by the hum of an organ. Not Funeral 2.0 by any means and thats a good thing. An inventive band that time will show as the first great band of the 00's.
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wanderFeb 23, 2007so great and beautiful like funeral welcome to the radiohead´s room, arcade!
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CarlosDFeb 21, 2007Neon Bible reaffirms Arcade Fire's status as one of the most consistantly amazing bands of the last 20 years. Those expecting a Funeral clone will be disappointed though; Neon Bible takes a slower and darker approach.
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NeilPFeb 20, 2007Beautiful
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ScottFFeb 20, 2007It doesn't have the same twists and turns that Funeral did, but that results in a more solid and focussed feeling album.
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JordanCFeb 19, 2007Another great album. They've taken the best song of their first LP remastered it and it serves as a heavy hitter to end the second LP. I don't know if its good or bad that they will never have another album with angst and frustration that we found with funeral. But lets hope they keep making music like this.
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MichaelFeb 18, 2007Inventive. Refreshing. Complex. Pure genuis! "Neon Bible" solidifies Arcade Fire's prominence into modern, uncomercialized music.
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MikeMFeb 18, 2007Time will tell if AF's second LP is more timeless than Funeral, but what is for sure from listening to Neon Bible, is that this band is easily one of the best bands of the past 20 years.
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CaitlinSFeb 17, 2007I love the arcade fire!
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WalabizFeb 17, 2007The Arcade Fire, I'ill never stop loving you...
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KyleNFeb 16, 2007Truly a remarkable album that exceeded my expectations and will be there in the end for album of the year.
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AlexFeb 16, 2007Fantastic Sophmore!
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MikeHFeb 16, 2007Great album, not as fast, but still incredible.
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AdamTFeb 14, 2007
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SteveMFeb 13, 2007
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MichaelFFeb 7, 2007Incredible!
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DaveHFeb 6, 2007A bit of a different direction than Funeral, but this group still makes an amazing record. Some people will call it Springsteen-like, but it's more that it's got some rock and roll tracks on it. Beautiful follow-up album.
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Awards & Rankings
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So, Funeral was by no means a fluke. The Arcade Fire are unquestionably the real deal. And to prove it they’ve now thrown in another contender for ‘best record of the decade’.
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The Canadian septet are the greatest art rock group since Talking Heads stopped making sense.
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Alternative PressWhile devotees of Funeral... will surely enjoy Neon Bible, the album does have a decidedly different feel than its predecessor--mainly, there seems to be less of an emphasis on choruses. [Apr 2007, p.182]