This album “is neither a love letter to, nor an indictment of, the suburbs it’s a letter from the suburbs.” Arcade Fire‘s third album arrived three long years after they proved they could do no wrong with sophomore LP Neon Bible, and has been fittingly described by critics as their OK Computer. Never one to shy away from ambition, Win Butler has stated that he sought tomarry the sounds of Depeche Mode and Neil Young on this record. The album’s title and overarching concept is inspired by brothersWin & Will Butler‘s childhood in the suburbs of Houston, Texas. Highlights include “Rococco,” “We Used To Wait” and “Modern Man.” Double vinyl pressing re-released by Columbiain 2017; housed in gatefoldjacket with printed inner sleeves.

• black double vinyl pressing
• gatefold sleeve
• printed inner sleeves
• music label:Columbia Records 2017

reviewed by Lose Butler07/2017

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