We all need... Bloc Party

   I have to admit, I haven't really listened to Bloc Party until the past few days. But there's been constant listening as of late, and its definitely reignited my love for them.

   Bloc Party are now classed as a classic floor-filling indie band, with hits such as 'Helicopter', 'Banquet' and 'Flux' which back up this view. They've been around for quite a few years, 9 to be exact, and have constantly fed us with hit-by-hit in that time. After of course, the long and painful hiatus the band went on from 2009, their back (!!!!!!!!) with their back-to-roots (of Silent Alarm and A Weekend In The City) album, Four. This made me very happy, as the dance-techno style of 'Intimacy' didn't really grip me as the other EP's had. It could possibly bring in some of the old fans they lost on the way, and i'm sure will attract some new followers.

   The band are now just casually at the top of any DJ's records-to-play and are more than often thrown into any students Spotify playlist. They're a band to get the crowd jumping, the moshpits forming and something to leave painful but worth-it bruises when you wake up in the morning. With their high-octane live shows, they have managed to pull a large and faithful crowd. From their headbanging anthems to their slow, spine-chilling ballads, they continue to thrash out tracks that are always wanted to be listened to by their varied supporters.

   Not to forget the quality of the records Bloc Party normally give us, they are also a superb live band. From Russell's hypnotic guitar mastery, and Kele's signature vocals, it's hard to find a band of a better quality. I've been lucky enough to witness them myself, as a tiny 9 year old child (lucky me) just as the outstanding 'A Weekend In The City' was just about to touch down. They entice me now just as much as they did then.

   They are just about to embark on a European tour, through November. Heading back to the UK to play XFM's Winter Wonderland, which I have got my ticket for and am eagerly awaiting, and then they are off to the US to see out the December days. If you ever get the chance to see them, then I strongly recommend that you take the opportunity. Their whirlwind of a performance will show you just exactly why they are as big as they are. 

   If you've never heard of them, go and have a listen. Maybe you'll fall for them just the way I have.

Charles.