The Arcade Fire
Label: MergeGenre: Experimental, Pop
Apologies for the atrocious bitrates, young audiophiles, but this was enough to sell me, so I thought I'd share... Actually, what first sold me on The Arcade Fire was the B-side off their new 7-inch, which is in fact a 1940s recording of the lead singer's grandfather (pedal steel legend Alvino Rey) and his orchestra. These downloads, however, are genuine Arcade Fire material, combining The Flaming Lips' theatric pop, Joy Division's driving rhythms, Bjork's blissful euphoria, and a million other influences into something at once exuberant and wistful. So pump up the preamp and enjoy.
Neighborhood #3 (Power Out) [MP3, 3.6MB, 96kbps]
www.mergerecords.com
www.arcadefire.com
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I can't stop listening to the headlights song. it make me happy. second fave is sleeping in a sub. love this stuff!
Posted by: moomoo at August 5, 2004 09:26 AM
Makes me want to tie a kite onto my bike and ride off into the sunset, a New Mexico sunset no doubt.
Posted by: Alexander Ferguson at October 31, 2004 11:28 AM
bitrate? how about the fact that they are in mono? you must check out their latest release "funeral." it's amazing from start to finish.
Posted by: billy at December 1, 2004 04:00 PM
run, don't walk, to your nearest cool music store and purchase a copy of 'funeral' by the arcade fire. no disc this year rivals it for sheer excitement!
Posted by: kyle at December 3, 2004 10:14 AM
Thanks for sharing some great music.
BTW - the link for "No Cars Go" doesn't work. Says the site is unavailable.
Posted by: Davey D. at December 21, 2004 02:08 PM
This band has blown me away. I can't get enough. Thanks for the song
Funeral is amazing.
Posted by: barbara at February 16, 2005 10:52 AM
Thanks for sharing.
Adding you to my list of must-check sites.
Posted by: Replicant #1 at March 13, 2005 01:48 PM
The best band I've heard in a LONG time. Funeral is a 5 star album. My favorites are Neighborhood #3 (Power Out) and Crown of Love, but the whole album is outstanding. Thanks for the music.
Posted by: Dan at March 15, 2005 08:57 AM
It is.
Posted by: DvO at August 2, 2004 02:11 PM