Silent Alarm
by Bloc Party
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Blender
    60
    Occasional flashes of brilliance transcend the deja-vu pastiche. [Apr 2005, p.113]
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  2. Dot Music
    50
    Many of the tracks (including "Positive Tension" and "This Modern Love") are so choppy and discontinuous as to give you the same nauseous feeling you get when you hear a Mars Volta record.
  3. The Guardian
    60
    There's none of Franz Ferdinand's sexiness, funk or swagger here, nor an undeniable hit along the lines of Take Me Out.
  5. Alternative Press
    60
    The results are hit-or-miss. [May 2005, p.132]
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Awards & Rankings

48
#48 Best Album of 2005
23
#23 Most Discussed Album of 2005
16
#16 Most Shared Album of 2005

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 274 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 248 out of 274
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 274
  3. Negative: 14 out of 274
  1. EmptyFilmStock
    Jun 1, 2012
    10
    The run time of the album or the run time of each of the individual songs are of no concern. Whether or not you'll enjoy it is of real concernThe run time of the album or the run time of each of the individual songs are of no concern. Whether or not you'll enjoy it is of real concern to you. Which you will, trust me. Donâ… Full Review »
  2. Ricko
    Nov 9, 2017
    9
    As debuts go, this is a cracker from a band who were fast off the blocks. 13 tracks and not a bad one to be found. While "Silent Alarm" stillAs debuts go, this is a cracker from a band who were fast off the blocks. 13 tracks and not a bad one to be found. While "Silent Alarm" still sounds great, at the time of release it really captured the mood of young adults in the mid 00's with qualifications coming into the working world being promised the world only to find a reality of commuting and 60 hour weeks. This is one of those albums where all the elements of a band hit a peak simultaneously to achieve great things. Fantastic guitar hooks, sublime bass lines and outstanding drumming. Musically hard to find fault, vocals/lyrics are occasionally problematic. Excellent.… Full Review »
  3. roadwarrior234
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Such a great album! Every song is great and looped this album about 100 times! Silent alarm turned 10 years old this year and the songs haveSuch a great album! Every song is great and looped this album about 100 times! Silent alarm turned 10 years old this year and the songs have aged very well and still sound great. The lowest moments of the album like the song "Plans' or "Luno" are still great songs and I'm honestly haven't gotten more radio play. It's honestly a shame not more people listen to Bloc Party.… Full Review »
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