The New Music - Arcade Fire/ LCD Soundsystem Split EP.

For me the Arcade Fire can do no wrong. Their records are intricate and epic while their live shows are fresh and powerful. Besides being hailed as the best thing to happen to the Canadian rock scene since...uh...Nickleback, they're managed to keep it mainstream while keeping their indie following strong. When I heard the Fire were touring with LCD Soundsystem the news was a bit bittersweet. It was sweet because two of 2007's best artists were playing shows together but bitter because those tickets would sell out faster than Britney Spears playing the Reverb. But I also caught wind that the two would be releasing a split EP of covers. Two standout tracks are definitely Arcade Fire's cover of the classic Poupee de Cire, Poupee de Son and LCD Soundsystems take on Joy Divisions No Love Lost. Both tracks are stellar - which one is better? Thats up to you.

Arcade Fire - Poupee de Cire, Poupee de Son
LCD Soundsystem - No Love Lost