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Monday, November 20, 2006

Tonight make me unstoppable

Here's your first chance to (legally) hear the new Bloc Party single, 'The Prayer', released on January 29th next year. Zane Lowe played the track in the 'Hottest Record in the World' slot on his BBC Radio 1 show tonight, so listen again and fast-forward 15 minutes in.

In fact, the listener response was so positive that Zane played the song again just before the end of the show. Wowzers. For those who've still not heard 'The Prayer', prepare to be slightly shocked. It's Bloc Party, but not quite as we know them. Think Busta Rhymes and the cast of 'Stomp' pulling shapes to a soundtrack of chanting monks. It's crunktastic stuff, boasting an almighty chorus ('anthemic' would be understatement of the century) and an unplayable guitar solo courtesy of Mr. Lissack.

'The Prayer' (fast-forward 15 mins...link only valid for one week)

edit: you can also stream 'The Prayer' from here and here!

Labels: Singles

¶ 7:24 PM

Comments:

I just listened to the new song. It's not bad, it just takes some time getting used to it. I think it sounds a little 80'ish. Although...it IS Bloc Party, so let's give them respect for not doing what mistakes other bands do...and that is stay with the same sound over and over and over again...it gets borring. So kudos to Bloc Party ;)

# posted by

Armina : 3:43 AM

0_0
sounds a lot different, but i really dig it. i'm a guitar player, so i'm not that psyched about the unplayable bit, i really want to be able to play this album. but oh well, i suppose. still a great peek at the new album.
*totally hoping they release this faster*

# posted by

Vincent Pham : 4:18 AM

this is the single coolest song i've ever heard.

kele's lyrics are PERFECT. they sound badass and zealous, with a great amount of confidence and cockiness. love it.

i might like it even more than waiting for the 7:18. God i love this song. "is it so wrong to crave recognition?"

amazing.

# posted by

christianallen : 6:34 AM

Though I've heard it I'm happy people get to hear it legally now. Though Jim, it's not THAT different. When do we find about about the actual single release date or will it be radio only?

# posted by

qucking quckhead : 11:02 AM

Oh my....it is amazing!!!

Kele with another timing, another way to make a song.

What a work.

"let´s pray" i say ahahhahaha

# posted by

Blaze : 2:18 PM

Blatently Amazing

Cant wait to see the video

# posted by

Ste : 8:04 PM

Go to www.vicerecords.com/blocpartylovesyou and enter the password 'iloveblocparty' for a free download of the track!

# posted by

James : 8:41 PM

omg i have the new album already!!! its the most aamzin album i have ever heard this will change the dace of music!!!! forever

i cant wait to see them again

rudgey

# posted by

Anonymous : 9:35 AM

Fantastic song; Bloc Party are without doubt the best band since Radiohead. And what the fuck's going on with Russell's guitar solo?! Weird, lmao.

# posted by

Anonymous : 9:36 AM

I really like the intro to this song...the drums...the chanting. Its quite beautiful.

# posted by

Anonymous : 9:52 PM

fantastic stuff, the ball is really starting to roll on this new album now.

# posted by

Anonymous : 3:23 PM

the new album is nothing like radiohead or anythin else in fact

it doesnt even fit into a genre!!

it is just blocparty!! no fucking gay bands will be able to copy this style!

rudgey
rudgey

# posted by

Anonymous : 12:40 PM

Not bad?

Its freeking amazing! Best thing theyve done ever.

...and major props for the unplayable solo.

# posted by

Anonymous : 7:37 PM

i really like this track...its fresh and it shows that bloc party arent afraid to do anything different. though i would like to know....i what way is that solo unplayable...? it sounds amazing though!

# posted by

Anonymous : 12:46 AM