Bloc Party are another band I had missed out on so far. Influenced by a whole bunch of circa 1980 bands which I loved (early Cure and, especially, Gang Of Four) or, at least, respected (Joy Division) I was expecting to love this but I was a bit disappointed. I can't pin it down, but it seems to be somehow detached, slightly lacking in real fire. Maybe it comes out live, and didn't on this (debut) album. It's there on "Helicopter" and "Luno" - nearly. Don't get me wrong. I thought it was very good. Just not as brilliant as I had expected.
PS - I am really mystified by the comparisons which have been made between Bloc Party and The Fall (as I was by comparisons between Franz Ferdinand and The Fall). Beyond a certain abrasiveness, they are a totally different kettle of fish.
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