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- 12 Apr 06
Funeral
(45/100 Greatest Albums Ever)
(45/100 Greatest Albums Ever)
It seemed inconceivable a few years back that a nine-piece orchestral-pop outfit from Canada could become more relevant than The Strokes, but Funeral’s devastating blend of songcraft and sonic ambition made it all possible.
For those tired of watching sweaty three-chord garage-rockers dominate the indie scene, the Arcade Fire’s mixture of brains and eccentricity was a blessing from heaven. It seemed inconceivable a few years back that a nine-piece orchestral-pop outfit from Canada could become more relevant than The Strokes, but Funeral’s devastating blend of songcraft and sonic ambition made it all possible.
A remarkable success story, as unexpected as it was deserved.