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Dec
27
2007

Crumbs’s Top 5 Albums of 2007 – #3

#3 – “Neon Bible” – Arcade Fire

After the immense Funeral, there was a lot of anticipation as to how the Arcade Fire’s sophomore album would fare out. They certainly didn’t let me down with Neon Bible. It’s a typically energetic, frenetic, rousing, theatrical record. You can’t help but get caught up in its anthemic songs, marching drums, lush string sections and swells of brass. They’ve been a breath of fresh air in the  last few years. (read more…)

Categories: Music
Oct
25
2007

Arcade Fire Gigs

I was at both Arcade Fire gigs in Dublin’s Phoenix Park the last two nights. For the second gig, I remembered to bring my camera along to take a few snaps. I recorded the whole of “Intervention” too. (read more…)

Categories: Music