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 Weekend in the City :: 1598690841
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| Bloc Party may have arrived in an outbreak of like-minded British bands set upon shooting holes in the Union Jack while knocking out a sharp post-punk soundtrack, but it didn't take long for the foursome to set itself apart from the pack. Fronted by Nigerian-born singer Kele Okereke, the group's 2005 debut, Silent Alarm, soared as much on crystal ambition as it did on ridiculously danceable pop melodies. This follow-up is darker, more cluttered, and harder to digest. That doesn't make it less striking. Exploring themes of racism, terrorism, sexuality, addiction, and death--the usual fodder for a cosmopolitan three-day bender--Weekend in the City is an album that plays to Bloc Party's strengths: tempo-shifting rhythms, inventive art-rock arrangements, and lyrics that twist and turn on a whim. "The Prayer" and "Uniform" are particular standouts, capturing moments when Okereke lets self-importance fade and majestic beats take charge. --Aidin Vaziri Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
Nobody will ever accuse their singer of being his generation's best songwriter. A lot of really good songs are hamstrung by crappy lyrics in my opinion. Your mileage, of course, will vary. And where Silent Alarm demands your attention, with a few exceptions this CD will fit right in with your housecleaning discs.
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Author: Guest
let me start off by saying i am a huge bloc party fan. Besides interpol, bloc party is my favorite band these days. i just bought the new album today and listened to it. don't get me wrong, it's very good, but it's not great. "The prayer" and "I still remember" are some of the best songs they have ever put out, but some of the other tracks just dont stick out enough. their first album silent alarm however, has many great songs which are worthy of being singles in their own right ("compliments," "blue light," "so here we are," and "plans" are my favorites). i know i'm gonna get some flack for this, but just here me out. i have been searching online for unreleased tracks (b-sides) to listen to and i have found some jems. the songs that should have been included on the album are the "selfish son," "Cain said to Abel," and "We are lovers." These are fantastic tracks that were rejected for some reason. check them out and see if you argee with me. Even though i'm a little disappointed about the new album, bloc party still rules! i'm planning to see them in March.
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Author: Guest
For what feels like forever, fans begin to worry when the next album comes out that the artist explores new things that alienate the die hard fan.
Well don't be dissapointed.
"A Weekend In The City" covers the feelings, emotions, the so-called life of the city that inspired Kele Okereke (lead singer) for this album. You'll find subjects of the lonliness of commuting to terrorism. But just because the album is about a city shouldn't exclude fans that don't live in cities, no actually it's almost a monologue of someone having "A Weekend In The City."
In terms of beat and sound, it's the same Bloc Party you know and love. That's not to say it's no different from their previous album: Silent Alarm (which you should also check out if you haven't). You'll notice that Kele leaves room for the beats and does not try to overpower them with vocals. I don't want to say it's a perfect mix because no one is perfect, but Kele's vocals complement the beat and rhythm. You got the same catchy tunes that got you hooked, but you got Kele's vocals and lyrics that have the depth to make you go: "Wow did he really just say that?"
For example in the song "Hunting for Witches," I was tapping to my foot to the beat getting into the song, but then realized Kele just said "A newscaster says the enemy is among us, as bombs explode on the 30 bus..." Made me feel a bit guilty. But as I type this review, it's hard not to dance.
Stand out songs have to be "The Prayer" and "Uniform." But this is one of those albums that die hard fans can argue for days on which song is the best. On their previous album you had favorites like "Banquet" and "Helicopter," but here personally my two favorites are "Uniform" and "Where Is Home?"
Bloc Party also released a music video of their song on this album "I Still Remember." For those fans that were a little dissapointed after hearing that song, I could agree but give the rest of the album a chance because it's not what you'd think it is. I'd feel safe in saying, you will find one song on this album you really like.
P.S. Don't let the first minute of the first track "Song for Clay (Disappear Here)" trick you in how the whole album is going to sound.
Remember, Bloc Party is notorious for tempo-shifting that gave us smooth sounds and quickly switching to fast tempos that get your foot tapping. It is what we loved in their previous album "Silent Alarm" and you'll find it again in "A Weekend In The City."
Amazing. Definitely just as, if not better, than "Silent Alarm."
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Author: Guest
I was worried that they would not be able to top Silent Alarm, but after one listen, they have proven they have what it takes to continue making great music. The underlining theme of frustrations with the big city life is something many are going to connect with on each track.
Again, and album with 100% great music and no pop trash.
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Author: Guest
This album is a huge leap ahead for fans of Bloc Party. It is a concept album based on the isolation and lonliness that a big city brings, especially to twentysomethings. Kele Okereke, the bands lead singer has not left room for ambiguity in his lyrics, and that makes them all the more powerful. Bloc Party has created a record, not just a hit song which is so prominent in Top 40. Hats off to Bloc Party for superb songwriting and deliberate and meaningful lyrics.
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