A modern rock masterpiece that combines tension and speed.
This is the debut album from the flag bearer of the post-punk revival. The tension created by sharp guitars and tight rhythms dominates the entire album.
The album's tightly-knit structure, blending a sense of speed and introspection, is impressive. From the opening track, "Like Eating Glass," explosive guitar riffs and tight rhythms permeate the entire album, anchored by Kele Okereke's impatient and urgent vocals. "Banquet" and "Helicopter" intertwine sharp sounds and soaring melodies, beautifully fusing club-inspired rhythms with rock impulse. The production is solid yet three-dimensional, boasting a level of perfection unmatched by any other post-punk revival release. The balance between urban coolness and emotional heat demonstrates a maturity belying a debut album.
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13 TRACKS:
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1)
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Like Eating Glass
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2)
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Helicopter
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3)
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Positive Tension
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4)
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Banquet
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5)
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Blue Light
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6)
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She's Hearing Voices
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7)
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This Modern Love
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8)
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The Pioneers
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9)
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Price Of Gasoline
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10)
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So Here We Are
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11)
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Luno
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12)
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Plans
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13)
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Compliments
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Producer - Bloc Party
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Photography By - Paul Epworth
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Producer - Paul Epworth
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Programmed By - Paul Epworth (4)
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Mixed By - Rich Costey
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Producer [Additional] - Eliot James
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Programmed By - Eliot James (1 to 3, 5 to 13)
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Recorded By - Eliot James (1 to 3, 5 to 12)
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Recorded By - Mark "Top" Rankin
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Producer [Additional; Assisted by] - Fashion Show
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Programmed By [Assisted by] - Fashion Show (1 to 3, 5 to 13)
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Producer [Additional; Assisted by] - Joe Hirst
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Programmed By [Assisted by] - Joe Hirst (1 to 3, 5 to 13)
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Photography By [Cover] - Ness Sherry
