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.
13 TRACKS:
1)
Like Eating Glass
2)
Helicopter
3)
Positive Tension
4)
Banquet
5)
Blue Light
6)
She's Hearing Voices
7)
This Modern Love
8)
The Pioneers
9)
Price Of Gasoline
10)
So Here We Are
11)
Luno
12)
Plans
13)
Compliments
Producer - Bloc Party
Photography By - Paul Epworth
Producer - Paul Epworth
Programmed By - Paul Epworth (4)
Mixed By - Rich Costey
Producer [Additional] - Eliot James
Programmed By - Eliot James (1 to 3, 5 to 13)
Recorded By - Eliot James (1 to 3, 5 to 12)
Recorded By - Mark "Top" Rankin
Producer [Additional; Assisted by] - Fashion Show
Programmed By [Assisted by] - Fashion Show (1 to 3, 5 to 13)
Producer [Additional; Assisted by] - Joe Hirst
Programmed By [Assisted by] - Joe Hirst (1 to 3, 5 to 13)
