Released in 2003, then again in 2005 to follow the first proper album, this 7 track EP was the first release from Arcade Fire. You wouldn't expect a massive amount from it - recorded in a barn before the band had a record deal, it sounds a bit rough and ready, but it shows many of the hallmarks of Arcade Fire which they would go on to develop more fully. The instrumentation and the vocal signatures are all in place, and only the slightly ropey production lets it down. It's most notable for an early version of 'No Cars Go' which would later feature on Neon Bible in an almost identical form, which rather implies the band were happy with this record as it was - and fair enough, really. It's unlikely that many people would choose to listen to it instead of 'Funeral' which followed it, but it's a pretty good curio.
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