The Suburbs
Arcade Fire · 2010
122 min · 21 tracks · indie rock · chamber pop
A sweeping exploration of suburban life, blending orchestral textures with anthemic indie rock melodies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks reflective moments of suburban life an exploration of nostalgia
- Context
- By the time 'The Suburbs' was released in 2010, Arcade Fire had already gained significant acclaim with their previous albums, particularly 'Funeral' (2004) and 'Neon Bible' (2007). This album marked a complex artistic evolution as it followed their breakthrough success, showcasing a more reflective and mature sound while still maintaining their grand, emotive style.
- If you like
- indie rock, chamber pop
The Suburbs is an album by Arcade Fire, released in 2010. A sweeping exploration of suburban life, blending orchestral textures with anthemic indie rock melodies. 'The Suburbs' received widespread critical acclaim, winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2011. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and has been praised for its poignant commentary on suburban life, influencing a wave of indie artists exploring similar themes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Suburbs sound like?
A sweeping exploration of suburban life, blending orchestral textures with anthemic indie rock melodies. Rooted in indie rock and chamber pop.
What makes The Suburbs by Arcade Fire notable?
'The Suburbs' received widespread critical acclaim, winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2011. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and has been praised for its poignant commentary on suburban life, influencing a wave of indie artists exploring similar themes. By the time 'The Suburbs' was released in 2010, Arcade Fire had already gained significant acclaim with their previous albums, particularly 'Funeral' (2004) and 'Neon Bible' (2007). This album marked a complex artistic evolution as it followed their breakthrough success, showcasing a more reflective and mature sound while still maintaining their grand, emotive style.
Who is The Suburbs for?
The Suburbs works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, reflective moments of suburban life and an exploration of nostalgia.
How many songs are on The Suburbs?
The Suburbs has 21 tracks, running approximately 122 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Suburbs Standout 5:15
- 2 Ready to Start Standout 4:15
- 3 Modern Man 4:39
- 4 Rococo 3:56
- 5 Empty Room 2:51
- 6 City With No Children 3:11
- 7 Half Light I 4:13
- 8 Half Light II (No Celebration) 4:27
- 9 Suburban War 4:45
- 10 Month of May 3:50
- 11 Wasted Hours (A Life That We Can Live) 4:25
- 12 Deep Blue 4:28
- 13 We Used to Wait 5:01
- 14 Sprawl I (Flatland) 2:54
- 15 Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains) Standout 5:25
- 16 The Suburbs (continued) 1:31
- 17 Culture War 5:23
- 18 Speaking in Tongues 3:52
Disc 2
- 1 Scenes From the Suburbs 29:24
- 2 Behind the Scenes From the Suburbs 12:48
- 3 The Suburbs Music Video 5:55
Release Date
August 2, 2010
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
122 min 37 sec
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