So I was reading Brad's blog and toward the end of the year he did a round up of his favorite records of the year. His #1 record for 2007 was Arcade Fire's - Neon Bible. I thought to myself, "I have never heard these guys, so I might as well give it a shot and see what all the hype is about". So I did.
Here is my report... I don't get it.
Sorry Brad. This music sounds completely unaccessible to me. Perhaps I am not that arty or something. I am open to that possibility. I think I am just a sucker for a good groove and a good melody. I just don't hear that in this record.
All that to say that I was two years behind Nirvana when they come out. I thought it was the wackest stuff ever when I first heard Smells Like Teen Spirit at a high school dance in 9th grade. Now I think they are genius. Perhaps I'll feel the same about Arcade Fire in the next few years.
Sorry Brad... I gave it a shot. I hope you still like me.
I guess I'll go and listen to John Mayer now.
2 comments:
I love this album, its a mix between Sigur Ros and Snow Patrol. Better luck next time!
Think about the first time you heard Radiohead. Until you embrace the noise and energy of Ok Computer, it's inaccessible as well. While I don't consider this record an equal, what it lacks in mainstream pop sensibility and the absence of an A-list rhythm section, I think it makes up for in raw energy and creativity; it's a different kind of soul. Give it some time.
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