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A combination of indie rock muscle and theatrical, unapologetic bombast turned Arcade Fire into indie royalty in the early 2000s. Originally comprised of Régine Chassagne, Richard Parry, Tim Kingsbury, and brothers William and Win Butler, the group formed during the summer of 2003, after Win spotted Chassagne singing jazz standards at a Montreal art exhibit. The grandson of famed swing-era bandleader Alvino Rey, Win was quickly charmed by Chassagne's performance, leading the two to launch a songwriting partnership. Romance followed shortly thereafter, and the duo expanded its sound by gathering Parry on organ, Kingsbury on bass, and Win Butler's younger brother, William, on synthesizer and percussion. Drawing from the bandmates' varied influences, Arcade Fire began mining an eclectic mix of bossa nova, punk, French chanson, and classically tinged pop music, referencing everything from U2's passion to David Bowie's eclecticism in the process.
Arcade Fire issued a self-titled EP in 2003, having briefly retreated to Maine for the recording sessions. Propelled by Win Butler's quavering vocals and his bandmates' symphonic swells, the disc helped earn the band an official offer from Merge Records. The bandmates' luck faltered later that year, however, when Chassagne's grandmother passed away. The Butler brothers' grandfather followed suit in March 2004, and Parry's aunt died one month later. Seeking catharsis in the studio, the members of Arcade Fire funneled their energies into the creation of Funeral. Released in September 2004, the debut album was met with unanimous acclaim -- both commercially and critically -- and Arcade Fire found themselves maintaining a nearly constant presence on the road, playing such high-profile festivals as Lollapalooza and Coachella between a slew of smaller club dates. They also appeared on the cover of Time magazine's Canadian edition, garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album, rubbed shoulders with superfan David Bowie, and toured alongside U2. Following an exhausting year, Arcade Fire decamped to a church outside of Montreal to work on a second release. The ambitious Neon Bible arrived in March 2007, featuring such grand ornamentations as a pipe organ, a military choir, and a full orchestra. ~ Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide
Arcade Fire issued a self-titled EP in 2003, having briefly retreated to Maine for the recording sessions. Propelled by Win Butler's quavering vocals and his bandmates' symphonic swells, the disc helped earn the band an official offer from Merge Records. The bandmates' luck faltered later that year, however, when Chassagne's grandmother passed away. The Butler brothers' grandfather followed suit in March 2004, and Parry's aunt died one month later. Seeking catharsis in the studio, the members of Arcade Fire funneled their energies into the creation of Funeral. Released in September 2004, the debut album was met with unanimous acclaim -- both commercially and critically -- and Arcade Fire found themselves maintaining a nearly constant presence on the road, playing such high-profile festivals as Lollapalooza and Coachella between a slew of smaller club dates. They also appeared on the cover of Time magazine's Canadian edition, garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album, rubbed shoulders with superfan David Bowie, and toured alongside U2. Following an exhausting year, Arcade Fire decamped to a church outside of Montreal to work on a second release. The ambitious Neon Bible arrived in March 2007, featuring such grand ornamentations as a pipe organ, a military choir, and a full orchestra. ~ Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide
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Arcade Fire is the greatest
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- By ivanthefool
- 9/22/2009 23:03:39
- I just love these guys. Funeral was just the best thing that ever happened. Although Neon Bible did give us incredible songs as well (Windowsill, Antichrist Television Blues, My Body is a Cage, No Cars Go, and so on).
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Europe Steals Arcade Fire!
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- By Musicloverkathy
- 4/11/2009 23:52:00
- They went to Europe and never came back. Their last show 2008 at Massey Hall sold out to media types. I'll have to relisten to Funeral. I got stuck on Neon Bible. A unique, powerful sound. Serious lyrics, hot music. Antichrist Televison Blues. Creepy good.
Give us back Arcade Fire, Europe! The colonials will riot.
Can the colonials get into Zune Marketplace yet? We only want to spend money. - 2 out of 2 people
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Listen to Arcade Fire
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- By Sicki Nar Nar
- 3/8/2009 21:56:53
- Their top two songs, in my opinion, are Rebellion and Keep the Car Running
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Can they beat funeral?
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- By stevenloitz
- 12/11/2008 10:52:23
- methesula is 100% correct on this one. Funeral was a magestic album. Dont get me wrong, I loved neon bible but it just didnt flow nearly as well as Funeral. (Neon Bibles Windowsill will always be my favorite song.)
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ZOMG~!
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- By mrbloog
- 10/2/2008 22:17:08
- Yes, get this album, you will not be dissapointed. They have hit the right spot, with all the songs on this album.
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