Which indie rock band from Montreal released the 2007 album 'Neon Bible'?

Which indie rock band from Montreal released the 2007 album “Neon Bible”? The answer is Arcade Fire. The Canadian indie-rock group formed in Montreal and released its second studio album, Neon Bible, on March 5, 2007.

The album followed Arcade Fire’s widely acclaimed debut, Funeral, and expanded the band’s sound with orchestral arrangements, organ, strings, choral textures, and darker themes. Its songs explore religion, media, war, isolation, and political anxiety, giving the record a more grand and ominous atmosphere than its predecessor.

Arcade Fire recorded much of the album in a deconsecrated church in Quebec, a setting that suited its religious imagery and resonant arrangements. The album produced singles including “Keep the Car Running,” “Intervention,” and “Black Mirror,” and it reached the top of the charts in Canada and the United States.

The Montreal clue helps distinguish Arcade Fire from the listed alternatives. The Dears, Wolf Parade, and Broken Social Scene are also associated with Montreal’s influential indie scene, but none released the album Neon Bible. Arcade Fire’s lineup and touring ensemble were notably large, often incorporating instruments uncommon in standard rock groups.