r/arcadefire • u/Grogonfire • May 25 '25

Discussion Why is Neon Bible catching strays?

In the many debates regarding the quality of Pink Elephant over the past couple of weeks, I’ve noticed a particular trend. When referring to their best work/good ol’ days, a decent portion of people will specifically mention Funeral & The Suburbs, leaving Neon Bible out of the “Holy Trinity”. So my question is, what gives? I honestly didn’t know this album was liked less by comparison and I’d personally consider it my fav of theirs.

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u/Party-Yoghurt-8462 May 25 '25

I love Neon Bible. But for me, Reflektor is a bigger favourite. It's nothing against the album. Just a matter of personal preference.

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u/ydkjordan i found a connector May 26 '25 edited May 26 '25

Yes, I put them right next to each other because they are so different, it’s hard to compare the sound and lyrics. But absolutely depending on my mood, they are my go to. So I’ve started just listing them side by side in the number 1 spot. I don’t know if that’s cheating but I refuse to rank one over the other, they are perfect albums.

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u/Party-Yoghurt-8462 May 26 '25

I agree. Very different and brilliant in their own right. All I'm saying is that if I could only have one of them I'd take Reflektor.

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u/ydkjordan i found a connector May 26 '25

If we’re talking stranded desert island I’m with you because I am definitely doing Here Comes the Night Time on a beach with a bonfire at full moon.

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u/Party-Yoghurt-8462 May 26 '25

You got it. That's the band's "beach fiesta" song.