Bloc Party is out with a new single and it’s great, I love it. “One More Chance” is set to release on August 10th, but it’s been making its way around UK radio stations and the blogosphere the past few weeks. I’m pretty relieved, nay, simply happy that I love this single because I’ve been slightly disappointed with their last two LPs after the release of their stunning debut, Silent Alarm. It’s still clear that Bloc Party remains one of the most intriguing, complex and creative bands in existence.
.Bloc Party – “One More Chance”
“One More Chance” is a blend of rock and house, definitely the most house infused track they’ve released to date. But they mix the styles so well for an incredible dance track that’ll have people moving incessantly on the dance floor. The song begins and ends with a hyper active, jangly piano bounce and the drum beat is solid and the guitars run electricity through your body that shakes your soul. Kele’s voice sings with an earnest pleading and yearning, which adds great passion to the track.
.Alex Metric Remix
A nice remix here by Alex Metric. It’s a similar affair to the original but just vamped up to be a little more techy and electronic, with fuzzy synthesizers and ethereal keyboards. The intro is nice with Kele’s vocals that fade in from an unclear echo to his sharp voice. The bubbling piano notes are kept alive, the song is less urgent but a beautiful piece in the middle is made when all the music stops and only Kele’s vocals are heard before 90s flavored house rushes back in.
.Serotonin Thieves Remix
This is a stripped down version of the song with plenty of clicks and a subtle, yet throbbing drum line. It has a club feel to it, but it is hardly dancey by any means. The mix is like a subtle ninja in its methods and effects. And that is the best I can describe it.
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Photo: Dese’Rae Stage
*Editorial apologies for the omission of Remix Monday last week, July 27th.
I can’t wait to hear those remixes – this track has kind of pinned me down the last few days, it doesn’t compromise their sound at all.
I love the layout by the way, it reminds me of how the billboard website used to appear. Found your blog through the new rankings, I’ll definately keep an eye out for it.