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Arcade Fire

Arcade Fire Performs 'No Cars Go' at Festival des Vieilles Charrues

Venue: La Prairie de Kerampuilh Location: Carhaix-Plouguer, Brittany, France Date: July 20, 2007

In July 2007, during their performance at the Vieilles Charrues festival in France, Arcade Fire created a vibrant, captivating atmosphere that showcased the band's unique sound and energy. By this time, they had just released their sophomore album, "Neon Bible," earlier that year. The album marked a significant evolution in their musical landscape, delving deeper into lush instrumentation and thematic complexity compared to their breakthrough debut, "Funeral." This live recording of "No Cars Go" highlights not just the band's artistry but also the burgeoning global recognition they were beginning to experience. Interestingly, "No Cars Go" originally appeared on their self-titled EP before being reworked for "Neon Bible," giving fans a chance to see how their sound had matured. The lively crowd in Carhaix and the enthusiastic reception underscores the band's rising stature in indie rock during this exhilarating period of their career. It’s a moment that captures both the spirit of youth and a compelling, almost prophetic lyrical vision that permeated their work.

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