I can hardly find words to describe this brilliant album. I haven't been impressed so much by a new band (and debut LP) for a long long time. From the first track "Neighborhood #1 (tunnels)" to the last track "In The Back Seat", this record doesn't slow down or let you down in any way. Amazing!Their self titled EP from 2003 is also worth the buy.Highly recommended for any indie/alterna rock fans or rock music lovers in general for that matter.Groundbreaking and truely beautiful....

Get into this album NOW! Can't recommend this album enough. Especially pleasing if you already are into old David Bowie, Roxy Music... comparible to the British original glam sound of the early 70's. Energetic, Intricate and well composed but still very catchy. Great artwork too.

I have given this album at least 6 tries. The songs are jst weak. I suppose i "should" like it, and maybe the next one will be good, but I'm not impressed

I, like many others, wanted to like this CD, but was really disappointed. A lot of work obviously went into the creation of this. They have an interesting sound at first that quickly gets predictable.I thought the first song was decent enough, but after that the CD spirals downward fast. The main problem, as many reviewers have noted, is the singers voice, which is often hard to hear. But if I had a voice like his, I'd probably want it towards the back of the sound mix.The most original thing about this CD was the liner notes/lyrics, which are presented in the form of a funeral program. Get it? Cool, huh?

i am glad that i didn't spend my money on this cd. instead a friend made a copy for me.the problem with the arcade fire is they are not original. i don't understand what all the hype was about their album. i guess they just have good management. nothing about their music is unique. all of the songs are repetitive and sound the same.please do yourself a favor and save your money. don't buy this.

Browsing through the alternative rock pages of amazon, I came upon this record.As it was highly-rated (4 stars and a half on average), I listened to all the samples. I simply did'nt liked any. (I'm not judging the words, just the music).So, I'm telling you just that.Just a question of taste in the end, so don't be influenced by me and give it a try, but on the samples before buying it!!!