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"
Guests:
Ann Powers
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