Bloc Party
05-09-05, 09:07 AM
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I've listened to this album at least a dozen times now and it's definitely rising above the rest of the ones I have gotten recently. I have a secret fear that one of these songs will be used by ABC during an NBA Finals segment and these guys will go the Franz Ferdinand route of overexposure. Not that I would completely mind.
While Banquet is incredibly catchy, the sound on that song is similar to the rest of the album, so it is definitely worth picking up.
While Banquet is incredibly catchy, the sound on that song is similar to the rest of the album, so it is definitely worth picking up.
05-09-05, 09:26 AM
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I've been listening to the album for several weeks and I really like it. One of my favorite albums of the year so far.
They're one of the reasons that I really wanted to go to Werchter Festival.
They're one of the reasons that I really wanted to go to Werchter Festival.
05-09-05, 09:40 AM
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I'm hoping to see more remixes pop up. The three from the Japanese release are great: the aforementioned M83 mix of "Pioneers," Mogwai handling "Plans," and Four Tet's incredible, stunningly gorgeous remix of "So Here We Are."
There's one for "This Modern Love" (an odd title, IIRC; Dave P. and something mix) but I was less impressed with that.
I'm genuinely surprised how much staying power this disc has. When I picked it up a few months ago, I'd expected good stuff, but figured the hype train was nearing it's last stop and that I'd put the album aside pretty quickly. To my surprise, I can still toss it in the CD player a few times a week and still get the same rush as I did the first time. And despite all the great reviews, word of mouth and whatnot, they've yet to become over-exposed (thankfully). Although, like someone else mentioned, I'm not sure it'd necessarily bother me! Hearing "Positive Tension" 20 times a day on TV might be pretty awesome, actually.
There's one for "This Modern Love" (an odd title, IIRC; Dave P. and something mix) but I was less impressed with that.
I'm genuinely surprised how much staying power this disc has. When I picked it up a few months ago, I'd expected good stuff, but figured the hype train was nearing it's last stop and that I'd put the album aside pretty quickly. To my surprise, I can still toss it in the CD player a few times a week and still get the same rush as I did the first time. And despite all the great reviews, word of mouth and whatnot, they've yet to become over-exposed (thankfully). Although, like someone else mentioned, I'm not sure it'd necessarily bother me! Hearing "Positive Tension" 20 times a day on TV might be pretty awesome, actually.
06-01-05, 12:53 PM
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the show was excellent last night apart from a little too much moshing for my liking.
The performance was great from the band, kele's vocals are not as clear as I thought they might be. But great show in a small venue. 500 people.
Now for tonight to see how they fare in a larger venue. last night was slims, tonight the fillmore.
The performance was great from the band, kele's vocals are not as clear as I thought they might be. But great show in a small venue. 500 people.
Now for tonight to see how they fare in a larger venue. last night was slims, tonight the fillmore.
09-26-10, 12:13 PM
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Re: Bloc Party
If there are still Bloc Party fans around here, Kele released his solo effort back in June.
A little different from Bloc Party (more electronic), but still very good.
A little different from Bloc Party (more electronic), but still very good.
09-26-10, 05:31 PM
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Re: Bloc Party
Huge BP fan. Hated the Kele solo record. Time to regroup/record and get Kele's inflated ego in check.
02-23-16, 09:29 PM
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06-06-22, 08:23 PM
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Re: Bloc Party
They are back with new material and new band members
06-07-22, 04:51 PM
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Re: Bloc Party
Been listening to the new album quite a bit. Seems they've gone back to the stripped down "Silent Alarm" well but with fewer catchy choruses.
It's a solid album. Not their best. Glad Kele's electronica experimentation with the band died down a bit. They were always dominant as an indie rock act.
It's a solid album. Not their best. Glad Kele's electronica experimentation with the band died down a bit. They were always dominant as an indie rock act.
06-07-22, 05:37 PM
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Re: Bloc Party
It's their best album in years.
