If former singles such as ‘Wake Up’ and Keep the Car Running’ should have anything to say, it’s that very the alternative, very niche Arcade Fire can still churn out upbeat pop songs with a twist. ‘Ready To Start’ is no different from this. A thumping drum beat provides the foundation for haunting pianos and hypnotic guitars to support the driving, chugging beat that is akin to an Echo and The Bunnymen and Fleetwood Mac deformation. Proving that Arcade Fire are back with real vigour and vitality