When Neon Bible first came out I didn't care for it very much. I was a big fan of Arcade Fire's previous album, Funeral, and I really hated the title track off this new album. Said track, Neon Bible, is still not a very good song in my opinion. I enjoy the more boisterous Arcade Fire style that you get on songs like Rebellion (Lies) and Neighborhood #2 (Laika). Keep the Car Running has become my favorite track on the Neon Bible album for the same reason I enjoyed the Rebellion and Neighborhood #2, it's got that great upbeat sing along feel to it. Video and Rapidshare download links can be found after the break.
I regret listening to the title track of Neon Bible first. I still think that song is utter shit compared to Funeral, but even more so when you consider the rest of the tracks on Neon Bible. Intervention, Black Waves and Antichrist Television Blues are all such good songs. If you've heard the title track from Neon Bible and you didn't like it but you enjoyed Funeral then you should really give the rest of the album another listen. The album is a fitting follow up to Funeral with one glaring exception, the Neon Bible title track. Herein lies the beauty of playlists though, simply delete this track and the rest of the album seems all that much better.
