M (Mint): The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. They describe themselves, rather awkwardly, as 'an autonomous unit of un-extraordinary kids reared on pop culture between the years of 1976 and the present day'.

As dynamic as Silent Alarm is, it’s not perfect: Kele Okereke’s yelpy vocals get a little grating on the less melodic songs, and the second half of the album doesn’t quite sustain the momentum it had at the beginning, although the bonus remixes of “Plans” by Mogwai, and “Pioneers”” by M83 help make up for this.A large slab of credit must go to drummer Matt Tong whose rampant playing propelled the songs along at breakneck speed. The gorgeous ballads also make the most of Bloc Party’s emotional directness: “Blue Light,” “This Modern Love,” and “So Here We Are” are some of Silent Alarm’s finest moments, with a tension and impact that show how powerful even their softest songs can be. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. We provide a range of musical instruments and accessories for beginners, intermediates and pro players.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too. In the edit page, go to the 'Metadata' tab and add your Juno artist, label or release page for listeners to purchase your release / releases.EX (Excellent): The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening of sound quality.

The 'Product' page will show the most up to date info we have with regards to the item and its release date, but this information is subject to change so check in with us if you have any questions. The compositional focus was on rhythm and the drum and bass parts, while lyricist Kele Okereke's writing examined the feelings and hopes of young adults, including views on global politics. Styled more along the lines of a revolutionary cell than a band, Bloc Party approach the medium of rock'n'roll with the sort of high seriousness usually reserved for philosophy lectures. UNFORTUNATELY, WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THESE CHARGES, AS CUSTOMS POLICIES AND IMPORT DUTIES VARY WIDELY FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY.Very Good: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. There's no self-glorification and no hard-sell behind London's brightest young things, no pomp and no pretence.

Their debut Silent Alarm showcased their tight, energetic sound which married propulsive indie-rock to danceable rhythms. Though they’re not quite as stadium-sized expansive as either of those two bands (yet), Bloc Party sound a lot more comfortable making proclamations like “Positive Tension”‘s “Something glorious is about to happen/A reckoning! Flattered as they must be by this new-found fame, it's clear that Bloc Party would rather their long-awaited long-player Silent Alarm did the talking.That's why each of our records is first meticulously cleaned and then not just inspected once, but twice, before a sample is play-tested to make sure it sounds as good as it looks.