What makes Silent Alarm Remixed by Bloc Party notable?

This remix album not only highlights the band's innovative approach but also underscores the growing trend of remix culture in the mid-2000s. It received positive critical reception, emphasizing the successful reinterpretation of tracks from 'Silent Alarm', which itself had already garnered acclaim for its fresh sound. Released in early 2005, 'Silent Alarm Remixed' came shortly after Bloc Party's breakthrough debut album 'Silent Alarm'. At this point, the band was establishing their presence in the UK indie scene and exploring new creative directions by collaborating with a range of prominent remix artists, showcasing their versatility and willingness to experiment.

Who is Silent Alarm Remixed for?

Silent Alarm Remixed works well if you're into dynamic remix journey exploration, wave-like pacing for attention and eclectic reinterpretations of favorites.

How many songs are on Silent Alarm Remixed?

Silent Alarm Remixed has 19 tracks, running approximately 87 minutes.

Silent Alarm Remixed

Bloc Party · 2005

87 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock

A vibrant remix collection that reinterprets Bloc Party's sharp indie rock through eclectic electronic lenses.

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Why this album works

This remix album not only highlights the band's innovative approach but also underscores the growing trend of remix culture in the mid-2000s. It received positive critical reception, emphasizing the successful reinterpretation of tracks from 'Silent Alarm', which itself had already garnered acclaim for its fresh sound.

Best for: dynamic remix journey exploration wave-like pacing for attention eclectic reinterpretations of favorites
Context: Released in early 2005, 'Silent Alarm Remixed' came shortly after Bloc Party's breakthrough debut album 'Silent Alarm'. At this point, the band was establishing their presence in the UK indie scene and exploring new creative directions by collaborating with a range of prominent remix artists, showcasing their versatility and willingness to experiment.
Stylistic neighbors: Ed Sheeran· Robbie Williams· Radiohead· Muse· Manic Street Preachers· Ellie Goulding· Gorillaz· Depeche Mode

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

1 Like Eating Glass (Ladytron Zapatista mix) 4:16
2 Helicopter (Whitey version) Standout 4:32
3 Positive Tension (Blackbox remix) 4:25
4 Banquet (Phones disco edit) Standout 5:24
5 Blue Light (Engineers 'Anti-Gravity' mix) 3:00
6 She's Hearing Voices (Erol Alkan's Calling Your dub) 8:22
7 This Modern Love (Dave P. and Adam Sparkle's Making Time remix) Standout 5:01
8 The Pioneers (M83 remix) 5:49
9 Price of Gasoline (Automato remix) 4:47
10 So Here We Are (Four Tet remix) 6:26
11 Luno (Bloc Party vs. Death From Above 1979) 3:55
12 Plans (replanned by Mogwai) 3:42
13 Compliments (Shibuyaka remix by Nick Zinner) 5:21
14 Tulips (Minotaur Shock remix) 5:14

Disc 2

1 Storm and Stress 2:46
2 Always New Depths 4:58
3 Skeleton 3:16
4 Plans (acoustic) 3:21
5 Storm and Stress (acoustic) 3:13

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