
2 March 2007 · 20 YEARS
Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
The band incorporated pipe organs and hurdy-gurdies to generate a sense of claustrophobia. These sessions resulted in a grand, cavernous atmosphere suited to the record themes of surveillance and faith.
Arrangements here are sweeping and intense. The work captures the tension of the era, pairing heavy instrumentation with lyrics that examine the pressures of the modern world.