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There has been so much pillaging of Joy Division and Gang of Four's signature post-punk sounds of late, it actually prompted the latter to reform. While few of today's current crop of sideways haircuts are worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as those bands, Bloc Party live up to the hype. Even on early singles like the brooding, propulsive "She's Hearing Voices" and the dance-floor stomper "Banquet," they displayed a level of talent that eclipsed most of their peers. Both songs are included on Silent Alarm, a visceral rush of a debut that already finds them working at the top of their game. Frontman Kele Okeneke who at times sounds a bit like Robert Smith can go from a whisper to a wail in a heartbeat, and his guitar interplay with Russell Lissack is exciting and inventive -- check out the way they trade riffs on "Helicopter" and "Positive Tension." They also know when to let the guitars drop out of the mix while the rhythm section propels things. Heaven forbid they ever lose hyperactive drummer Matt Tong, Bloc Party's not-so-secret weapon. Furthermore, Silent Alarm is the sound of a band that has already moved beyond the scene that inspired it. Look to the ethereal "So Here We Are" and "This Modern Love" for likely signs of things to come. When the dust settles and hipsters have moved on to the next hot musical trend, Bloc Party will, no doubt, still be vital.
Condition:NEW. Punched upc
TRACK LISTINGS
Disc 1
1 Like Eating Glass (4:20)
2 Helicopter (3:40)
3 Positive Tension (3:54)
4 Banquet (3:22)
5 Blue Light (2:47)
6 She's Hearing Voices (3:29)
7 This Modern Love (4:25)
8 Pioneers (3:35)
9 Price of Gasoline (4:19)
10 Little Thoughts (3:27)
11 So Here We Are (3:53)
12 Luno (3:57)
13 Plans (4:10)
14 Compliments (4:40)
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