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Funeral

Arcade Fire · 2004

48 min · 10 tracks · indie rock · chamber pop

An emotive tapestry woven from orchestral elements and raw, anthemic indie rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional dynamics
  • cathartic sing-along moments
  • anxious energy with resolution

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek straightforward, upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 14, 2004, 'Funeral' marked Arcade Fire's debut album and set the stage for their rise in the indie rock scene. At this point, the band was relatively unknown but quickly garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated following with their unique sound and poignant themes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) 4:48
  • 2 Neighborhood #2 (Laïka) 3:32
  • 3 Une année sans lumière 3:40
  • 4 Neighborhood #3 (Power Out) 5:12
  • 5 Neighborhood #4 (7 Kettles) 4:49
  • 6 Crown of Love 4:42
  • 7 Wake Up 5:35
  • 8 Haïti 4:07
  • 9 Rebellion (Lies) 5:10
  • 10 In the Backseat 6:20

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