Listening Pile:
I like this new Bloc Party album a lot. It's not quite as thrilling as their debut, but still offers quite a few good songs. I think many will view this as a disappointing sophomore effort, as it's quite ambitious and often finds itself lost in overproduction and gloss. Songwriting is mediocre at best, losing the urgency and brashness that made the first album so memorable. Kele's vocals are often
strained, distant and lyrics border on the mundane or ridiculous. And let us not forget, he's the whitest sounding black dude, since Phil Lynott. But songs like, "Song For Clay (Disappear Here)", "The Prayer" and "Where Is Home?" are reminiscent of the earlier work, with pulsating rhythms and angular guitars. Even the quieter moments on the album lack that vulnerability that made Silent Alarm so special. Overall it's a good listen, and despite all it's faults, is a good direction for the band to go in. They could have made the same album, and they didn't, so you have to give them a lot of credit for that. Be one of the first 1000 people to pre-order the new Bloc Party album, A Weekend In The City, and receive a FREE LIMITED EDITION 7". This INSOUND EXCLUSIVE vinyl features two tracks, 'I Still Remember' and an unreleased B-side, 'We Were Lovers'! order up
No comments:
Post a Comment