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Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)

Arcade Fire · 2005

10 min · 2 tracks · indie rock

A frenetic blend of orchestral arrangements and indie rock energy, capturing an urban landscape's isolation and community spirit.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Neighborhood #3 (Power Out) — This track encapsulates the album's themes of urban disconnection and communal resilience, driven by its urgent tempo and layered instrumentation.
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    Neighborhood #3 (Power Out) (August session) — This alternate version showcases a stripped-down arrangement that emphasizes the song's emotional core while maintaining its spirited essence.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

61 /100
Treeline
Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The track's energetic contrasts and orchestral elements create a distinctive sound within indie rock.

What we noticed

  • The main track features a driving rhythm with layered instrumentation, including strings and percussion that build intensity throughout.
  • The song alternates between quiet, reflective verses and explosive choruses, creating a dynamic contrast.
  • The second track is a stripped-down version that highlights the vocal harmonies and lyrical content without the full orchestration.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This track solidified Arcade Fire's reputation in the indie music scene.
Themes
community resilience· neon-lit streets
Career context
Released in 2005, this was Arcade Fire's second album, following their critically acclaimed debut 'Funeral'. At this point, the band was gaining significant attention for their unique sound and theatrical live performances, solidifying their place in the indie rock scene.
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Neighborhood #3 (Power Out) (album version) 5:12
  • 2 Neighborhood #3 (Power Out) (August session) 5:35

What to play next

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Funeral
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Funeral

2004

Sets the emotional and sonic foundation leading into the vibrant energy of Neighborhood #3.
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