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Generally favorable reviews- based on 320 Ratings
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Positive: 211 out of 320
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Mixed: 37 out of 320
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Negative: 72 out of 320
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LeroyB.Aug 15, 2008Kele's vocals have been brought to the forefront of the arrangements....... big mistake! , the guy cant sing particularly well and his lyrics are laughable. When Kele's not singing the band are at their best. Awesome drummer , great lead guitarist , why aren't they building they're songs around these things?
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AlexFeb 6, 2007This is absolute bordedom compared to Silent Alarm. Nothing Impressive.
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DPFeb 8, 2007Gone are the visceral guitar riffs, explosive drums and Keles' uplifting stream of consciousness lyrics. In come a pedestrian pace and overwrought lyrical musings. RIP Helicopter, Banquet, She's hearing voices.
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DecepticonPomMar 12, 2007Musically, it's like one of those dreams where - BRILLIANT! - you're Superman. But you can't actually fly properly or take off...
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AndyCMar 7, 2007A massive dissappointment - rather than build on the promise of Silent Alarm, Bloc Party have come back with an album that for the most part is a dour, self-indulgent, unlistenable shambles.
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BoMMay 10, 2007
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RaphaelEFeb 15, 2007Very average album, couple of good songs but rest are instantly forgettable. Not one I'll copy for the car, probably one for ebay!
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JasonC.Feb 5, 2007
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PftttFeb 5, 2007
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AndyFeb 7, 2007So disappointing. The lyrics are just downright cheesy at some points and evey song sounds like they're trying to create some sort of epic masterpiece. It comes off pretentious and dull. What happened to their pop sensibilities?
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BryanWFeb 9, 2007Serious disappointment, esp. after seeing them absolutely kill it at McCarren Pool in Bklyn this summer.
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MattHFeb 9, 2007
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ScottIFeb 21, 2007
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Mr.HankeyFeb 5, 2007Silent Alarm wasn't on the menu, I didn't want it anyway. A Weekend in the City is a mediocre mess of glitchy trance pop and distorted '80s synth prog. Yes, it sounds different than their impressive debut but that doesn't mean that it's as good or even close.
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HotChipFeb 6, 2007His 'philosophical' themes. Quite. Bad teenage poetry set to passable music.
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matthFeb 7, 2007Huge step backward for the band. An example of the sophomore slump of nearly "Sam's Town" proportions. Middle-of-the-road music and preachy lyrics. If this sounds like your cup of tea, by all means rush out to buy this one.
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ColbySFeb 8, 2007
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BobAFeb 9, 2007
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GaryM.Feb 9, 2007
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MusicNutApr 25, 2007Doesn't touch Silent Alarm...
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JermAMay 25, 2007Who the fuck are these 10's? People are really rating this album 10/10? On the flip side this album is shitty, but it doesn't deserve a 0/10. I would rate it a 5 or maybe even a 6 because the music is decent. Unfortunately Bloc Party's last album was so great that in comparison A Weekend in The City gets a 4.
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LukeMFeb 15, 2007
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mattMar 14, 2007so disappointing after their first record, typicl sophomore screw ups - over produced, etc...
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Awards & Rankings
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Those hoping to be converted are likely still to doubt the 'voice of a generation' tag.
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Under The RadarIt's a given that some people will miss the raucous Bloc Party, but there are enough in-your-face moments and hidden gems to keep A Weekend In The City on regular rotation. [#16, p.90]
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UrbA post-electronica, post-rave production that jettisons genres and cherishes uncut creativity. [Jan/Feb 2007, p.77]