Success in 'The Suburbs'

Soundcheck | Aug 13, 2010

The Canadian rock band Arcade Fire topped the Billboard 200 albums chart this week. Their latest release, The Suburbs, sold 156,000 copies and edged out Eminem for the No. 1 spot. We talk with Los Angeles Times chief pop music critic Ann Powers about chart success means for this "indie" band.

Today's Playlist:

1. Arcade Fire- "The Suburbs"

2. Arcade Fire- "Suburban War"

3. Arcade Fire- "City With No Children"

 

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