A Weekend In The City
by Bloc Party
  • Record Label: Vice
  • Release Date: Feb 6, 2007
User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 320 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 211 out of 320
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 320
  3. Negative: 72 out of 320

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  1. JasonC.
    Feb 5, 2007
    5
    I realize that they have to "mature" and that some people think that any objections to this album are ignorant because they don't recognize some sort of growth. I'm all for maturing but this is just boring. The melodies are unbelievably similar from song to song and the energy of classics like "Positive Tension" is nowhere to be found. There are definitely redeeming moments, in I realize that they have to "mature" and that some people think that any objections to this album are ignorant because they don't recognize some sort of growth. I'm all for maturing but this is just boring. The melodies are unbelievably similar from song to song and the energy of classics like "Positive Tension" is nowhere to be found. There are definitely redeeming moments, in which the epic brit-pop sound works somehow, but this is generally a really dragging bunch of songs that is only made cohesive by the fact that they all sound the same.… Expand
  2. SethH
    Feb 5, 2007
    10
    Bloc Party's "A Weekend In the City" is an album that epitomizes the popular, artistic result of modern calamities. From the conforming of the indiviuals to the judgement by modern society, Bloc Party touch issues that haunt our world. Kele Okereke's lyrics and melodies stick in listeners brain for days on end.
  3. MattS
    Feb 5, 2007
    10
    This is an utter masterpiece. I'm quite disappointed with the reviews, and usually I agree whole heartedly with this site, but it's a truly great work of music. There are the occasional lyrical blunders, but it never brings down the songs. Iff you've heard the instrumental version of this album you'll know how detailed and layered it is, and that if this album had no This is an utter masterpiece. I'm quite disappointed with the reviews, and usually I agree whole heartedly with this site, but it's a truly great work of music. There are the occasional lyrical blunders, but it never brings down the songs. Iff you've heard the instrumental version of this album you'll know how detailed and layered it is, and that if this album had no singing in it, it would still work wondefully. SRXT is THE best closer to an album.… Expand
  4. MikeC
    Feb 5, 2007
    10
    I really liked this album. I felt The Prayer is thier best song.
  5. RobertB
    Feb 5, 2007
    10
    Everyone should read about this album before they listen to it. The theme behind it is very powerful and Bloc Party's music prowess is make extremely obvious.
  6. gregor
    Feb 5, 2007
    10
    Mesmerising.
  7. Jeremy
    Feb 3, 2007
    10
    every song is a winner. stunning.
  8. MihaiV
    Feb 3, 2007
    9
    Again, like on the CYHSY new album, I don't get the critics. A brilliant album. Kele is a genius.
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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Observer Music Monthly
    60
    Those hoping to be converted are likely still to doubt the 'voice of a generation' tag.
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  2. Under The Radar
    80
    It'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]
  3. Urb
    70
    A post-electronica, post-rave production that jettisons genres and cherishes uncut creativity. [Jan/Feb 2007, p.77]
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