Arcade Fire: The Reflektor Tapes (Cassette) [Album Review]

Arcade Fire
The Reflektor Tapes (Cassette Release)
Sonovox/Merge Records [2015]

Fire Drill Album Review: In conjunction with the theatrical release of their feature film The Reflektor Tapes, Arcade Fire also released a deluxe edition of Reflektor (2013) with bonus tracks. Now, if you already have the record then this cassette-only release of the six unreleased songs is for you.

The mini-album features five never-before-released Arcade Fire songs and a remix of “Flashbulb Eyes,” with a total runtime of 27 minutes. Several of the tracks have been performed live, including stand out “Get Right,” so if you are a fan you will want to add this to your collection. Overall, the songs are more subdued compared to Reflektor but all have a very stylistic groove to them.

In this plastic package, you will hear some reggae, some honky-tonk and a closing sprawling ballad in “Crucified Again” that is memorable. Essential for casual fans – probably not. Worth a listen – absolutely.

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– Reviewed by Thomas Wilde

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Thomas has a wide range of musical tastes as the NYC scene consistently broadens his pallet. Thomas is enjoying the opportunity to write at TFN and in his spare time is always looking for limited pressings of vinyl to add to his ever growing collection.

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