Listen: Arcade Fire – Culture War & Speaking in Tongues

Listen — By Andrew Evans on 25/05/11

Listen to two previously unreleased tracks from the Canadians to mark the launch of The Suburbs’ Deluxe CD/DVD Package. 

I’m yet to make up mind as to the merit of ‘Deluxe’ albums, however Arcade Fire’s is dropping in August and because of that we get 2 spanking new tracks, so it can’t all be that bad. Either of these two offerings could slot nicely into 2010′s The Suburbs‘ original tracklisting, with Culture War sounding like a cynical older brother to the record’s title track.

Speaking in Tongues is a more interesting beast, and features guest vocals from David Byrne. Jangly guitars underpin a strong Win Butler melody, with ample support from wife Regine on backing vocals.

Download both below. Let me know what you think.

ARCADE FIRE  -  CULTURE WAR

ARCADE FIRE – SPEAKING IN TONGUES