God, there are so many.
I guess I'll have to go with Arcade Fire - Funeral.
Favourite songs include - Neighbourhood #1 (Tunnels), Une Anne Sans Lumiere, Neighbourhood #3 (Lights Out), Wake Up, Rebellion (Lies).
Everyone knows about this album. It's certainly a huge hit in Canada.
The title of the album was inspired by the death of a number of relatives in the band. It's a very man vs. self sort of album, with most conflicts between people as opposed to society, which they would get to in their follow up Neon Bible. Despite the number motif, the album is not really a concept effort, though that's arguable, of-course. The album's sound is rather expansive, with violins, violas, xylophones, French horns a number of other orchestral instruments used in a number of the songs, and apparently all in unison in Wake Up.
They're sort of send-chills-up-your-spine material, with lyrics that could possibly be too saccharine for a number of people, but just perfect for those with a knack for imagery and the bittersweet. If you haven't heard of them, do check them out if you have an open mind. They're definitely not for everyone.
By the way, I think I'll have to check Kate Bush out now : )
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