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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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PaulCMar 3, 2007This album is phenomenal. I'd almost go so far as to say its better than Funeral. Almost.
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tiffanybApr 2, 2007i love this band and there music
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Kelly'1'Mar 9, 2007I finally understand the term 'art-rock'; and that term is not pretentious here. The most cohesive album since OK Computer
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SIApr 2, 2007'Intervention' is a theatrical god send. The entire record is blasphemously grand.
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PeterLMar 1, 2007Better? Worst? Simply different and as good as.
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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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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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SamCMar 2, 2007So Great!! Have fun singing along to all the great tracks!!!
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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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dingusgMar 30, 2007the reason why older NA indie bands are unrecognized is that they can't compete w/TAF. wah wah. if you've ever seen a live show, you know what i'm talkin about.
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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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SinderVMar 4, 2007One of the best albums of the 2000's. Whatever its excesses may be, they are easily justified.
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KellyMar 5, 2007If anything this album is under-hyped.
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JohnKMar 7, 2007It took a couple listens but I am hooked. I think it is just as good as Funeral.
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ErinKApr 10, 2007This may be a little premature but... I think we have the best rock album of the year. I just can't imagine anything else being better. Not only do I think we'll still be talking about this album as being one of the very best of 2008 come December, it may also be one of the best sophomore albums I've heard in years.
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DJMiknocheApr 16, 2007This is a wonderful disc. Made me fall in love with rock music all over again. Just like when I first heard Patti Smith's "Horses" or Television's "Marquee Moon", or the Stones' "Exile..." or Neil Young's "After the Gold Rush". Arcade Fire's music makes me come apart in a blissful way! A disc for the ages...
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ScottAug 22, 2007
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NeonB.Feb 8, 2008Masterpiece, one of the best in decade and in my opinion even better than Funeral. I enjoy every single piece of it.
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TiagoA.Oct 4, 2009Another great album from this wonderful band.
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AlexFeb 16, 2007Fantastic Sophmore!
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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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JonasFMar 11, 2007
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JonFMar 11, 2007YAY! Thank god these people were put on Earth. Music is this and only what this should be.
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laloMar 10, 2007Brilliant. Intense!
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KellyWalrusMar 11, 2007Although the songs on Neon Bible are on par with the songs on Funeral, I have to admit that Funeral is the overall better album. Also, as Kris B stated, the special edition is quite lame and is not worth the extra $12 (Canadian).
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AllenMMar 1, 2007A whole new direction seperate from Funeral. I love this album.
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SeanVMar 10, 2007Everything I wanted, and more. Keep the Arcade Fire Running.
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RRMar 14, 2007Pure Magic.
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PhilippedMar 10, 2007I have to say I was fearing the worst when I listened it first, but when you give it few listens (like many said), you realize the Masterpiece it is. My Body Is A Cage, No Cars Go, Ocean of Noise and Intervention are my favorite so far. I think only The National can beat them for Album of the Year
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KevinJMar 19, 2007
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ColinSMar 2, 2007Excellent Sophmore effort.
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KidAMar 20, 2007After I listened through this album the first time I let out a massive sigh of relief. My beloved Arcade Fire had made an album that maintained the immensely high standard of Funeral. If you loved Funeral, you will love this.
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TonyDMar 2, 2007Best band ever.
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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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SamHMar 22, 2007A generation-defining release of tension from post-modern pressures. A couple of weaker songs ("Intervention" and "Black Wave") are a little too melodramatic for me, but this is some of the most genuinely emotional alternative rock of the decade.
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JGMar 22, 2007Simply the best. Arcade Fire has the power to evoke emotion out of their listeners like no other band out there. Can't get enough of this album.
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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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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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ChelseahMar 3, 2007I feel a stronger connection to this album than Funeral. Powerful album, talented artists.
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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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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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TaylorJMar 5, 2007Definitely on par and actually a little more consistent than Funeral. Ocean of Noise, No Cars Go, Keep The Car Running are the standouts for me.
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HannahKMar 5, 2007At a first listen Neon Bible didn't grab me like Funeral, but by the second or third play it had sucked me in.
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justinbMar 5, 2007nothing but greatness here
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miguelk.Mar 5, 2007Perfect follow-up to "Funeral." This album will last for a long time.
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GabrielPMar 5, 2007Darker, and as great as Funeral.
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JohnBMar 6, 2007I don't hesitate to consider Neon Bible one of the most significant contributions to music in many years. If this album doesn't hit you emotionally you are one cold and bitter person.
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ArielDMar 6, 2007an incredible, great album. better than funeral
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AFFanMar 6, 2007amazing, essential, breathtaking. Funeral had the edge in lyrics, Neon Bible in sheer musical power and beauty. I need to listen to Neon Bible until the songs are as integrated into my life as Funeral's are, and then i'll be able to address the question of which I enjoy better. I have a feeling Neon Bible will take the crown, but not by much. The Arcade Fire are amazing.
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LukeTMar 7, 2007The first play was alright, but like most of the reviews say, it does take a couple spins because it is so rich and powerful to fully absorb in one go. It truely is beautiful.
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kingmikMar 7, 2007briliant...even better then the first one...
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mathkMar 7, 2007heartbreakingly dark. not as good as funeral but still amazing. listen to it a couple times and it'll haunt you. no cars go and keep the car running give me goosebumps they're so good. doubt i'll hear anything nearly as good as this all year.
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MikeBMar 8, 2007I think I actually like Neon Bible more than Funeral. . .and that's saying something.
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JeremySMar 9, 2007
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DaveGMar 9, 2007This album is saving my sanity.
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MGApr 22, 2007The best album of last 5 years. Moving, deep and beautiful.
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HalleyPMay 2, 2007There are 5 albums on this earth that I consider to be the only existing masterworks. Bob Dylan's "Blood on the Tracks", The Beatles "abby Road", Miles Davis " Kind of Blue", Van Morrison's "Astral Weeks", and.... THE ARCADE FIRE'S ***NEON BIBLE***
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Fel.May 26, 2007Amazing album, one of the best records i have ever heard!
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JackCMay 3, 2007By God this is brilliant. Funeral was great (Power Out, anyone?) but lacked consistency. On here, just about every song is a complete winner. The new version of No Cars Go, Keep the Car Running, Antichrist Television Blues... so many reasons to love this album.
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JohnMJul 18, 2007This is nothing less than perfect and simply the best record out this year. It gushes with passion that will knock you sideways and leave you grasping for more- very rare in the rock world these days. I have not heard anything like it since the Blue Nile emerged.
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andreaSep 28, 2007best of 2007 and even better than funeral. yes, that apparently is possible.
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JoA.Sep 8, 2007Fantastic and fresh. Best of the year.
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AdolfG.Feb 22, 2008Way better than funeral
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freOct 19, 2007Best album of 2007, a perfect collection.
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AdamTFeb 14, 2007
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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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WalabizFeb 17, 2007The Arcade Fire, I'ill never stop loving you...
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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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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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wanderFeb 23, 2007so great and beautiful like funeral welcome to the radiohead´s room, arcade!
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MichaelFFeb 7, 2007Incredible!
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dojdMar 11, 2007adad
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jaymMar 12, 2007great, really good. give it a 10 (only because funeral gets a 10.5). Alot of the time I hate when cds get slowed right down with softer tracks, but theres a few on this one and they sync great with the album.
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MichaelCMar 14, 2007
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EthanSMar 16, 2007Wow. Just wow. Neon Bible has that certain something that all truly great albums somehow manage. More than being an easy favorite for Album of the year, Neon Bible may very well go down as Album of the Decade.
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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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MattMMar 2, 2007Brilliant follow-up perfectly captures the anxiety of our times.
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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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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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WallyZMar 23, 2007
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rubenn.Mar 24, 2007excelent
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raysMar 24, 2007spellbinding!!
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TonySMar 25, 2007This is a brilliant album wothy of ten out of ten any day, but the thing is, it has actually made me appreciate funeral even more. These guys are the best live band in the universe too!!
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QwanTMar 28, 2007I think that the average user rating of 9 out of 10 speaks for itself. Some people just cannot open their minds to forget Funeral and embrace this equally mesmerising work of art. Most, however, agree with me. Already one of the best albums of the decade!
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LaurencePMar 29, 2007Just great! the more I listen to it the better it gets!!!
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JordanMar 3, 2007headline: Win Butler channels Roy Orbison-Wins hearts, minds.
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AndyPMar 5, 2007This is not a funeral so keep your comparisons apart from an album that truly stands on its own.
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SirukuNMar 5, 2007
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DiegoLMar 6, 2007Arcade Fire shoots a friendly agony enveloped in magnificent church organs, dramatic chorus, glorious violins, and cathartic atmospheres in cryptic lyrics, giving us the same intensity and waved emotion, from a different perspective, and moving away of Funeral's masterpiece
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ManuelVMar 6, 2007Its a great album, so powerful.. personally I like it better than funeral, its more mature I guess and have more details (if that is possible). I want more of it!! And I think the same, it take you some time to growing on you.. but onces it does you would not want to stop listening to it. Great work from a great band.
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SeanP.Mar 6, 2007Quite honestly, as good as Funeral, for different reasons. In other words, it's pretty %#$@ great. The best of 2007 so far, and i've heard the new Peter Bjorn and Field Music and Of Montreal and Shins.
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MattAMar 6, 2007Another Amazing album. This is a CD that you have to listen to LOUD AS HELL to appreciate. I simply love it. The band stays true to its own unique form while showing a new perspective to a darker side of the same band. Beautiful.
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TimBMar 7, 2007I had high expectations for this album after Funeral, and they delivered. It is exceptional and I want to listen to it over and over again and dissect every song.
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KeithVMar 7, 2007Give this one a chance. It's a keeper.
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AmandaSMar 7, 2007No Funeral, but what is? Im just glad to hear more from them. A few of the songs are complete Gems. Can't wait to see them live in a few months!
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M.C.Mar 8, 2007Tal como o Funeral o Neon Bible é claramente GENIAL!!!
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CapuPApr 1, 2007what at first sounded like a disappointment (in comparison to funeral) has turned out to be a scintillating ride of an album. definitely requires more than one listen to really get into, but once you're caught up in the manic energy you'll never get out. Antichrist Television Blues is the best song since Neighbourhood #1 (Tunnels), and Arcade Fire are the best band since Radiohead.
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TeresaApr 10, 2007It's no Funeral, but a fantastic album nonetheless. Win Butler wins again.
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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]