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    Ep. 9: An Arcade Fire Party: 'The Lightning I, II' + 'My Body is a Cage'

    en-usApril 27, 2022
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    About this Episode

    Celebrated rockers Arcade Fire is back with a new album, "We," set to be released this May. The album's first single is "The Lightning I, II," and Tim and Chris settle in to discuss the new track. And considering the moment, they go even deeper into Arcade Fire history and talk about the arresting "Neon Bible" closer "My Body is a Cage," which just end up being the band's legacy.

    Modern Songs is a podcast about the discovery of new music and the discussion of music of the recent past.

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