Review 1 of 6

hennia writes:

5of 5 Stars

The most refreshing and beautiful rock and roll I've heard this millennium, a masterpiece from start to finish.

Sep 17, 2007 13:02:01

Review 2 of 6

EAMONREILLYDOTCOM writes:

3of 5 Stars

with pretentiousness, like the album cover and naming all the songs with the same name i to iv, i knew this band were taking themselves a bit too seriously.Having heard all the unbelievable hype about this album before i bought it, i thought it would be great. Some of it IS great but some of it is throwaway too. no classic album here.i honestly can't give it any more than 3 stars.

Aug 16, 2007 05:32:48

Review 3 of 6

charliebrava writes:

5of 5 Stars

This isnt my usual cup of tea i have to admit. Normally il be found enjoying the releazing tones of opeth or machine head but I LOVE THIS ALBUM. Its easily the best album of that year and even now I love it. If you dont have this alum please do buy it and treat your self.

Apr 4, 2007 05:24:33

Review 4 of 6

paranoidandroid91 writes:

5of 5 Stars

An almost impossible debut from a really really promising band with great potential.You can compare them to Bowie or Joy Division but in truth this is like nothing you've ever heard.Their ability to change a song so suddenly and brilliantly as demonstrated in the beautiful Wake Up is unique and Win Butler writes beautiful lyrics that really bring out the emotion and pain of the album.Rebellion,Tunnlels,Power Out and Wake Up are great songs that deserve to be remembered and reconised now.The Arcade Fire have a lot of work to do if they want to beat this but I'm sure with the sheer brilliance that got them through Funeral they can do it.

Jan 29, 2007 12:31:02

Review 5 of 6

Warzawa writes:

5of 5 Stars

It's no wonder that Bowie fully endorsed The Arcade Fire and even played with them: they write progressive songs with interesting transitions reminiscent of "Station to Station." Just listen to the near-ends of songs like "Crown of Love" and "Wake Up." Just when you think the song is going to recede into repetition, the song develops into something different that at first may seem random, but upon repeated listens it sounds as if the song couldn't have gone any other way. That's how Bowie did it and that's what the Arcade Fire have perfected. Don't be mistaken, I'm not gaga for this band because of Bowie-esque transitions. The Arcade Fire bring so many instruments to the table (which usually ends up causing overblown and overproduced material) and yet they still manage to sound subtle and interesting. Their songs are reminscent of Joy Division in the way that there's always something intriguing going on to make you pay attention. And you will, all the way through.

Jan 25, 2006 19:54:52

Review 6 of 6

Bluemask writes:

4of 5 Stars

A brillant debut, no question. This seemingly impossible hybrid of The Cure and Talking Heads bristles with energy, beauty and grace. "Neighboorhod #4 (7 Kettles)", "Wake Up" and "Rebellion (Lies)" are songs that ever new band out there should listen to so they know how it's done.

Dec 7, 2005 20:30:59