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Generally favorable reviews- based on 320 Ratings
User score distribution:
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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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DaBearsMay 10, 2007I don
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TimFMay 23, 2007More consistant than Silent Alarm and DOESN'T sound like Coldpaly in parts, more like Radiohead in parts. Yeah some of the lyrics aren't that great and the vocals may be a bit too high up in the mix but it is generally a brilliant record. Top banana.
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BenSMay 20, 2007
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TomBMay 8, 2007
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matta.Jun 10, 2007
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JordanH.Jun 6, 2007Fuck you Jerm this gets a 0. Maybe a 10 if I was trying to wean myself from bestiality.
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NickM.Jul 11, 2007
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ChrisT.Aug 29, 2007The Prayer = 8 The Rest = 1
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DaveH.Sep 5, 2007Quite apart from being a truly great album musically; this is a fantastic social commentary on life in a War on Terror.
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FrancisR.Sep 6, 2007Its less pop but its wayyyyyyyy better for it.
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AnnikaRJan 2, 2008Absolutely lovely album. Iit requires a couple of times listening
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DLGApr 7, 2008This is wonderful album from start to finish. They're amazing band where the group as a whole work perfect together.
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MarkG.Sep 15, 2008Horrible, emo album!!!!!!
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CyroneNov 30, 2007The reason I'm rating this is cause it's been hated on SO badly by the critics. Honestly this is an amazing album, it grows on you BIG time and eventually is better than their debut. I was never a big Bloc Party fan until this 2nd album so urge everyone to get it.
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MarkS.Nov 6, 2007The worst record of the decade.
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DBNov 6, 2007
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RayFFeb 11, 2007Not as immediately engaging as Silent Alarm, but after repeated listenings you come to realize it's still a very, very good album.
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MarianneWFeb 11, 2007It's a crash in the band run.
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LloydBFeb 10, 2007
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philgFeb 11, 2007better than silent alarm, a beautiful album that jumps at your after listening a few times 10/10
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mikebFeb 10, 2007One of the better cds out.
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evanFeb 12, 2007I love it, every second
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paulcupboardFeb 12, 2007Excelent and appealing, it is not Silent |Alarm and thats what fans should want. It contains some old familiar haunts and some new corners to explore, if your not scared. If your hating this album cause it isnt enough like the old one then you'rea lost cause. BlocParty already made Silent Alarm twice do you need it again.
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JackPunkFeb 12, 2007I think it's superb, the music is exciting and leaps out at you, and the downtrodden atmosphere is subtle and exquisite. My one complaint: not a single cogent rhyme on the entire record. Otherwise, I think it's brilliant.
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MattZFeb 13, 2007The worst album of the decade.
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BezusFeb 13, 2007good album..i agree with most..not as good as the first album but still alot of fun....a little over produced....kinda like the rough sound of the first album....gives it charecter...but overal the lyrics are lacking but the music is still jsut as jumpy.....would recomend hearing for yourself before purchase.
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deancFeb 13, 2007The first album this year that I've been able to listen to repeatedly. Incredibly strong musical backing that encompasses a range of styles. more dance orientated and funkier than any of the so called nu-rave bands. Not as dark as some reviewers have made out, but does deal with a wider range of issues than the usual indie fair.
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JamesFeb 13, 2007Even worse than their first. Their first had a few good tracks, this is even more flat. Avoid!
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fredhFeb 14, 2007poor record. very disappointing.
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pisliceFeb 14, 2007At first I thought, ew, it's a little too Coldplayish/U2, but I've listened to it a few times and actually: it's a really solid, well executed album and some of the tracks are pretty slamming, realized and wicked. Not sure why people have problems with the lyrics, they seem right to me. The critics are being pretty severe with these guys. It's a great record.
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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]