Neon Bible: "A vindication and a majestic return"

Although it has occupied a lot of mental real estate for me this spring/summer, I don't think I've said much about Arcade Fire's Neon Bible on this blog. However, Books and Culture has now published a review by faith and culture writer David Dark that I feel like I'm entitled to link here, not just because of the several U2 namechecks, but on pure principle. Also contains some magnificent stuff on Funeral.