Bloc Party
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1999 in London, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1999 - present
Biography
Bloc Party is an English rock band formed in London that rose to prominence during the post-punk revival of the 2000s. The band was founded by singer/guitarist Kele Okereke and guitarist Russell Lissack. Known for their distinct sound blending angular, energetic guitar work with a rhythmically complex and dance-influenced foundation, they achieved widespread critical and commercial success with their 2005 debut album, 'Silent Alarm'. Released on #Wichita Recordings#, the album was a landmark of the indie rock scene. The band's lineup has evolved, with the current iteration continuing to explore new sonic territory, mixing their rock roots with electronic and experimental elements on albums like 'Alpha Games'.
Genres
Bloc Party Discography
- Banquet / Staying Fat (2004) - Single - rated 3.85/5
- Helicopter (2004) - Single - rated 3.95/5
- Bloc Party (2004) - EP - rated 3.53/5
- Little Thoughts (2004) - EP - rated 4.06/5
- Silent Alarm Remixed (2005) - Album - rated 2.55/5
- Live at Reading (2005) - Album - rated 2.94/5
- Silent Alarm (2005) - Album - rated 4.14/5
- A Weekend in the City (2007) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Intimacy (2008) - Album - rated 3.26/5
- Intimacy Remixed (2009) - Album - rated 2.45/5
- Four More EP (2012) - EP - rated 3/5
- Four (2012) - Album - rated 2.68/5
- Truth (2013) - EP - rated 3.17/5
- The Nextwave Sessions (2013) - EP - rated 2.92/5
- Hymns (2016) - Album - rated 2.15/5
- Silent Alarm Live (2019) - Album - rated 3.46/5
- Alpha Games (2022) - Album - rated 2.41/5
- The High Life EP (2023) - EP - rated 2.87/5
- Anatomy of a Brief Romance (2026) - Album - rated 2.1/5
- Coming on Strong (2026) - Single - rated 3.36/5
Members
- Kele Okereke - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1999–Present)
- Russell Lissack - lead guitar (1999–Present)
- Louise Bartle - drums, percussion (2015–Present)
- Harry Deacon - bass, synthesizer (2023–Present)
- Gordon Moakes - bass, keyboards, vocals (2002–2015)
- Matt Tong - drums, percussion (2003–2013)
- Justin Harris - bass, synthesizer, backing vocals (2015–2023)