Arcade Fire - Funeral Vinyl

Funeral is the monumental 2004 debut studio album from Canadian indie rock collective Arcade Fire. Named in memory of several band members' relatives who passed away during its creation, the record stands as a landmark achievement of 2000s alternative music. An emotionally raw, triumphant masterpiece that defined the baroque-pop and indie rock movements of the decade.

This pressing is presented on 180 gram heavyweight black vinyl, housed in a gatefold jacket with a textured cover finish reproducing the album's original quill and journal artwork. This pressings mastering emphasises the rich, organic instrumentation of the ensemble, allowing the sweeping strings, driving bass lines, accordions, and passionate dual vocals of Win Butler and Régine Chassagne to resonate with full dynamic power.

The 10 track album is built on timeless anthems of grief, hope, and youth, headlined by the four part "Neighbourhood" series including "Neighbourhood #1 (Tunnels)" and "Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)", alongside the soaring, cathartic singles "Rebellion (Lies)" and "Wake Up".

A personal favourite here at Relic Records and universally acclaimed as one of the greatest debut albums in indie rock history, Funeral is an indispensable physical cornerstone for indie, alternative, and modern vinyl collections.