Acclaimed indie rock darlings Arcade Fire release The Suburbs, their highly awaited follow-up to 07’s “Neon Bible” on August 3rd. Packed with 8 different album covers and 16 tracks and recorded in hometown Montreal and New York over the past couple years, The Suburbs is a cautious tale about the downward spiral of modern society. Littered with allusions to urban sprawl, decay, gentrification, and the gradual erosion of the soul, Arcade Fire drives their message through titles such as “Modern Man”, “City with No Children”, “Wasted Hours” and the ominous “Sprawl I (Flatland)” and “Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains).” Surprisingly the music itself is more upbeat than “Neon Bible” and holds hints of Neil Young, Bruce Springteen, and Depeche Mode. The Suburbs is an exceptional expansion of Arcade Fire’s sound, and will be a welcome addition to their celebrated discography. – Written by JFelton
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