Album Description
Recorded on a budget, The EP established Arcade Fire before they were signed. Features the 7 tracks ‘Old Flame’, ‘I’m Sleeping In A Submarine’, ‘No Cars Go’, ‘The Woodland National Anthem’, ‘My Heart Is An Apple’, ‘Headlight Look Like Diamonds’ & ‘Vampires Forest Fire’. Rough Trade. 2005.Amazon.com
Arcade Fire fans are an enthusiastic bunch, and they’ve been hungry for more music from their favorite group. But be forewarned, this EP was actually recorded and released by the band independently in 2003. The EP is an interesting view into the development of these musicians; decidedly less experienced at that point, the band didn’t have quite as much oomph as they do now. When you compare these tracks with … More >>
Arcade Fire
for once again i have been sadly underwelmed by the ridiculous, indeed intrinsically ridiculous, lyrcal content, or lack there of. they gently propagand swanseaic nothings, to burlesque children of scramental-savoyard fools. which means nothing, not in the slightest. but i think you understand me. yes, yes you do.
the guitar chords speak of nothing, or rather suggest knowingly, whining’a'bitching nonsensical misery and essaying anally on the graphic/imperialist nature of a youngadult cross-gender relationship (this could even be extended to the whole same-gender fiscal-style relationships, or friendships, as they might whisper). again, this doesnt mean much either.
but more importantly, for me, the thus of this review, this album is nothing other than a repeat of a horribly staccato stencil, a spraypainted graffiti of titans little valued landscapes.
indeed this album has little of value, as an EP it is really a E-Peasant. i hope you enjoy it, because at least then it will have repaid some of the aural blood money it owes me.
that said, i’ve seen them live and they were banging. hot damn, yeah they were! Rating: 3 / 5
Everything went hunky-dory in this transaction: the CD arrived in good shape, on time, and it’s great music. Rating: 5 / 5
First off, I would like to say that this is a wonderful EP. But, a couple of the songs just didnt cut it. For example, No Cars Go is an amazing song, when performed live though. The EP version is so boring and plain, but when they play it live its amazing. Also in that category is Vampire/Forest Fire. Another great song, but it just doesnt cut it on the CD. All in all its a great EP/CD. Rating: 3 / 5
there’s lots of stuff to say about the arcade fire and funeral so i’ll just say that this is a good ep and its feels nice to hear some new stuff after playing funeral over and over and over again. Rating: 5 / 5
After I heard Funeral, I cultivated a physical need for every Arcade Fire album ever made. When I found this one, I may have burdened it with expectations. Please don’t get me wrong, the songs are still beautiful and timeless. Some of the songs seemed long winded at times.(I feel guilty for even thinking it let alone putting it into the written form.)…just so I pull my concience clear. Rating: 4 / 5