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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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Mar 2, 2018This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Mar 25, 2017Holly molly... whats wrong with this poor rating? This is the best album of Bloc Party, so much deep in my heart. This album reborn so much memories a few years ago. I love it... and again, I don't know why has this poor score...
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Aug 21, 2016
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May 12, 2015If you are able to detach your preconceptions about Bloc Party based on Silent Alarm, this emerges as an imaginative, attention-grabbing and genuinely strong release.
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May 2, 2015
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Dec 30, 2010A great follow up from their first album Silent Alarm. A Weekend In The City is a lot different sounding from Silent Alarm. The lyrics are a lot more in depth and it sounds a little more mature. The vocals are better, the lyrics are good, everything just sounds great. All In All, A Weekend In The City is just as good, if not better, than Silent Alarm. A-
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MarkG.Sep 15, 2008Horrible, emo album!!!!!!
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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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BrandonA.Apr 15, 2008Critics will be critics. A Weekend In A City was an absolute masterpiece. The band themselves work so amazing together. Personally I love how Kele articulates his aspects on the modernity state of Britain. Could not have been expressed better.
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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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KateN.Mar 1, 2008Brilliant album. Listen to it everyday on the tube. Cannnot understand why people are slating it. The album reminds me my university days.
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PhilDocFeb 22, 2008I cannot stop listening to this cd, It is simply perfect!
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AnnikaRJan 2, 2008Absolutely lovely album. Iit requires a couple of times listening
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xcellntMJan 1, 2008Critics awful. One of the best album in '07. Just listen It several times. Album is hypnotizing. Bloc Party very talanted, this album show that.
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AndrewEDec 10, 2007I can't think of an album where every note is milked for every ounce of emotion possible like this one. Even when some of their ideas or songwriting falls flat, the weight of it all makes the album as a whole incredibly resonant. It's a year later, and it still invokes every kind of emotion when I listen to it.
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HugoFDec 3, 2007The first time Iheard this album I hated it, yet on the second or third time round I began to appreciate what the band was trying to get across and also the use of music. This an amazing album and my favourite band. I want to know why everyone bashes Kele as without his voice Bloc Party wouldn't be half the band they are. Stop the Bloc bashing!!!!
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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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AlexSNov 20, 2007The first time i listened to it, i felt in love with it straight away. Don't know why, but i like it much better than 'Silent Alarm'.
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MarkS.Nov 6, 2007The worst record of the decade.
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DBNov 6, 2007
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AlanESep 27, 200765? the critics have got it wrong here. one of the albums of the year. 'i love u in the morning, when ur still hungover'. brilliant stuff.
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MarshallMSep 9, 2007I'm going to give it a ten because i can't listen a single track on this album where Bloc Party isn't getting across some message while making captivating music. Even if I don't get it, they do a great job of getting the emotions across. And know, this isn't emo, they just sing emotionally. As if pop and R&B singers never sing with emotion-yet we don't call them emo.
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FrancisR.Sep 6, 2007Its less pop but its wayyyyyyyy better for it.
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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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ChrisT.Aug 29, 2007The Prayer = 8 The Rest = 1
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JRAug 8, 2007
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ErwinK.Aug 7, 2007Great record. Would give it a 8, but giving it a 10 because of some troll giving about 15 zeros in a row. You can't honestly believe that those comments with all the zeros are from different people.
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EEJul 16, 2007The biggest disappointments of the year. Very, very boring and forgettable.
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NickM.Jul 11, 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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CharlieH.May 25, 2007It gets a zero because it sucks you troll!
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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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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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DaBearsMay 10, 2007I don
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BoMMay 10, 2007
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TomBMay 8, 2007
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MCFApr 28, 2007Slightly dissapointed, but it is better than any other crap out there. Silent Alarm set the bar way too high. This album has "Cabernet" potential and can improve over time. Still one of the best live acts to emerge in the last few years.
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MusicNutApr 25, 2007Doesn't touch Silent Alarm...
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BintangPApr 20, 2007agree with clark. the more i listen to it, the more i like it. we cant compare it with silent alarms, since they are different. yet, its the best album i heard this year. and the leading british alternative rock band..
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MichelleKApr 13, 2007Great album. Not as good as Silent Alarm but i guess you an't really compare the 2 as they are quite different. Bloc Party are going in the right direction in becoming the best (not nessasarily comercially)' British Alternative band out there (behind Kasabian)
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JCApr 4, 2007Loved the first album - was one of the best of 2005 but this is awful. Upon the first few listens I hoped it might grow on me but it is just as cack now as it was then. A poor follow-up full of it's own self-importance.
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JaharMar 28, 2007Blah blah blah. This singer has some serious vocal issues. Not enjoyable to listen to at all. The only thing keeping this band afloat is the sound of the guitars.
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idouboidresMar 26, 2007no comment
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CLClarkMar 25, 2007I believe this record will get more respect once the knee-jerk backlash dies down. More mature and thought-out than Silent Alarm... Some lyrical stumbles but the honesty is refreshing. With each listen, I like it a little more. This is the best "whole" album I have heard in years.
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wrsgujwrsgujMar 23, 2007This album stands by itself. Unfortunately, all those that want another "Silent Alarm" (even in their subconsciousness) will be disappointed. Good for Bloc Party in trying to be creative and record something that matters. And yes, while there is much more production in this album, it is by no means a sell out or even radio pop.
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ameliaMar 22, 2007excellent follow up to silent alarm. some fans may feel its too different - less of the rock sound that penetrated silent alarm. i however love to see a band experiment and grow, as bloc party clearly has. love it. hope you all do too!
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JFPrieurMar 19, 2007a solid followup to Silent Alarm, second albums are difficult and this is a band that wants to have a career insteat of a single hit. Also one of the best live bands, so tight for being just kids, mean that out of all the current crop of 'new' bands, Bloc Party will be the one to remember.
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VincentHMar 19, 2007
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mattMar 14, 2007so disappointing after their first record, typicl sophomore screw ups - over produced, etc...
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SimonDMar 14, 2007
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alanlMar 14, 2007Evolution might bother some poeple but for some of us it's fresh air after a long time in the darkness. Bloc Party shows they are more than just a band with dull riffs. A great sentimental album
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AlexDMar 13, 2007A huge disappointment. Kele tries too hard for a Bono persona, and the end result is an overly pretentious set of sub-par songs. I loved Silent Alarm, but this album doesn't do it for me.
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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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RobertWMar 7, 2007It's dull, annoying, pretentious and full of histrionics. Bloc Party are the worst band in the world, and they've lowered the bar yet again for the endless wave of talentless bands-for-the-sake-of-being-in-a-band.
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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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JustinSMar 6, 2007Awesome
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TroyPMar 6, 2007
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JeffVMar 6, 2007Better than Silent Alarm in every possible way.
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RogierAMar 5, 2007This album grows on you. The reviewers that trashed it can't have listened to it more than once. Don't listen to them, this is a great album.
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MWMar 4, 2007
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TresTMar 4, 2007I think that most people rated this album before letting the songs "grown" on them, which is the only time after which one can can truly see how good or bad the music really is. great album.
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EricCMar 1, 2007
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MikeWMar 1, 2007The worst and pretentious album of the year, they now forget your indie roots and wanna be Coldplay or any Panic at The disco kind emo band. To the garbage.
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JasonPMar 1, 2007
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GigiLFeb 26, 2007Was really looking forward to this album as I loved Silent Alarm. There are absolutely no stand out songs on the album and lyrically is far weaker than it's predecessor. They seem to have lost the sound that made them endearing in the first place.
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JamesWFeb 26, 2007Not necessary to release this crap, Kaiser Chiefes did much better than this horrible emo brit record.
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PaulFFeb 26, 2007An awesome return and refreshingly different sound to Silent Alarm. Understandably it has its critics due to it being so different to their first outing but I actually prefer this album - much darker and epic.
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KrisGFeb 25, 2007It's really intense. One of the best critical and political records in years.
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DavdFeb 25, 2007
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AlanBFeb 24, 2007THe first few listens I admit I was unsure. But as I listened more I started to appreciate the significance of the lyrics. The album provides some insightful commentary on life in contemporary England, while at times musically echoing album one. But there's plenty of originality here. Recommended.
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AdamFFeb 22, 2007What an utter disappointment. Perhaps it's unfair to compare this effort to Silent Alarm, but this is such a step back for a great band. You keep waiting for the punch that never comes. "I Still Remember" is the only decent track on this album. I can't believe I waited two years for this.
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MattD.Feb 22, 2007The PopMatters review makes no sense. There is plenty of the more hard-edged Duran Duran style they are known for, and the softer songs sound pleasantly U2-like.
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JustinSFeb 21, 2007Awesome
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ScottIFeb 21, 2007
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JImCFeb 18, 2007Dont trust the bad reviews... the thing is that this isnt SILENT ALARM,, this is their evolution to something different, not better or worse just differenet.. listen to the prayer,uniform and others and you will realise that you're in front of a masterpiece
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JustinFFeb 18, 2007Creepy emo album.
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luiggiFeb 17, 2007im disappointed. Silent Alarm was much better. I'm just sad right now.
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LukeTFeb 17, 2007It's Bloc Party not doing Silent Alarm again, which is a good thing. This is so much more epic, artistic, it's almost completely perfect for what it is.
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RaffWFeb 17, 2007An Emo Album, this album is ridiculous and pose.
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LukeMFeb 15, 2007
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georgeFeb 15, 2007james if you didn't like the first why did you buy the second album? :s album is excellent by the way..
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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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LINDONKFeb 14, 2007luv it! their best !
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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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fredhFeb 14, 2007poor record. very disappointing.
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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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MattZFeb 13, 2007The worst album of the decade.
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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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PhilBFeb 13, 2007
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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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MusicMavenFeb 12, 2007
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JammySFeb 12, 2007There are not the same band, horrible record.
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LincolnWFeb 12, 2007simply awesome!
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SeanFeb 12, 2007This is good. Different from Silent Alarm... but still good. As another reviewer said, it has great energy. I can't understand the negative reviewers, either. Listen for yourself and I think you'll be pleased.
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evanFeb 12, 2007I love it, every second
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MeFeb 12, 2007
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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]