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Reflektor

Arcade Fire · 2013

75 min · 13 tracks · indie rock · chamber pop

A vibrant fusion of eclectic rhythms and introspective lyrics, exploring mortality and identity through layered instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied intensity
  • wave-like pacing for deep listening
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • exploration of mortality themes
  • engaging rhythms for active participation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 29, 2013, 'Reflektor' is Arcade Fire's fourth studio album and their first after winning the Grammy for Album of the Year for 'The Suburbs.' This album marked a shift toward a more experimental sound, incorporating elements of disco and Haitian music, showcasing their artistic evolution following commercial success.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Reflektor 7:33
  • 2 We Exist 5:43
  • 3 Flashbulb Eyes 2:42
  • 4 Here Comes the Night Time 6:30
  • 5 Normal Person 4:22
  • 6 You Already Know 3:59
  • 7 Joan of Arc 5:26

Disc 2

  • 1 Here Comes the Night Time II 2:52
  • 2 Awful Sound (Oh Eurydice) 6:13
  • 3 It’s Never Over (Hey Orpheus) 6:42
  • 4 Porno 6:02
  • 5 Afterlife 5:52
  • 6 Supersymmetry 11:16

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