Gordon Gray
Well-known member
Artist: Arcade Fire
Title: Neon Bible
Released: 2006
Record Label: Merge 285
Genre: Rock / Pop
This is the TAS / Issue 171 (April May 2007) Recording of the Issue. This is one of the most original, but approachable rock CD's I have experienced in quite a few years. I have never heard of this band before so when I first began to listen, I expected to listen to a few cuts, as I do with most new material, to get accustomed to a new sound, and then come back to it for further listening. Not so with this one. Grabbed me from the opening and, before I knew it, I was listening to the last cut.
I've never written a music review before so I will provide a few quotes from the TAS review.
"It is the sound of seven young Canadians reacting to the dire situations and freedom - removing exploits surrounding them, and using music reflection, and soul to sort it out. Holding listeners at attention from start to finish, and boasting an on-the-floor production that reflects the dimensions of its recordings locals, its pure pop brilliance."
"The band casts its gaze outward, complimenting its lyrics with surging orch-pop arrangments that convey immediate danger, frisky wonder, and emotional apprehension with all the fervor, catharsis, and spectacle of a stranger in a stangers land's final shot at salvation. Accordingly, the shiver induced sonics add to this atmosphere: musical plumes reverberate and decay; soundstages feature superb depth, height, and extension; mistakes are preserved; analog warmth dominates; the potency of a 30 piece military choir is matched only by the monstrous swell on an organ captured in a Catholic church."
"Woodwinds, string sections, pianos, tympani, hurdy gurdy, steel drums, cimbaloms, brass, and a calvalcade of other instruments join and drop out of the parade, contributing to a restless flow that yields a dazzling balance of upward moving crescendos, and heaven beckoning harmonies. Minimilism is employed sparingly ...."
So, what does this all mean. For me, an absolutely engaging listening experience from the first cut to the last that is so original and compelling that you, dear rock / pop fans, should purchase and check out for yourself.
And yes, the recording quality is equal to the magic of the music.
Highly recommended. :rocker:
GG
Title: Neon Bible
Released: 2006
Record Label: Merge 285
Genre: Rock / Pop
This is the TAS / Issue 171 (April May 2007) Recording of the Issue. This is one of the most original, but approachable rock CD's I have experienced in quite a few years. I have never heard of this band before so when I first began to listen, I expected to listen to a few cuts, as I do with most new material, to get accustomed to a new sound, and then come back to it for further listening. Not so with this one. Grabbed me from the opening and, before I knew it, I was listening to the last cut.
I've never written a music review before so I will provide a few quotes from the TAS review.
"It is the sound of seven young Canadians reacting to the dire situations and freedom - removing exploits surrounding them, and using music reflection, and soul to sort it out. Holding listeners at attention from start to finish, and boasting an on-the-floor production that reflects the dimensions of its recordings locals, its pure pop brilliance."
"The band casts its gaze outward, complimenting its lyrics with surging orch-pop arrangments that convey immediate danger, frisky wonder, and emotional apprehension with all the fervor, catharsis, and spectacle of a stranger in a stangers land's final shot at salvation. Accordingly, the shiver induced sonics add to this atmosphere: musical plumes reverberate and decay; soundstages feature superb depth, height, and extension; mistakes are preserved; analog warmth dominates; the potency of a 30 piece military choir is matched only by the monstrous swell on an organ captured in a Catholic church."
"Woodwinds, string sections, pianos, tympani, hurdy gurdy, steel drums, cimbaloms, brass, and a calvalcade of other instruments join and drop out of the parade, contributing to a restless flow that yields a dazzling balance of upward moving crescendos, and heaven beckoning harmonies. Minimilism is employed sparingly ...."
So, what does this all mean. For me, an absolutely engaging listening experience from the first cut to the last that is so original and compelling that you, dear rock / pop fans, should purchase and check out for yourself.
And yes, the recording quality is equal to the magic of the music.
Highly recommended. :rocker:
GG
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