Disc 1 - 79/100
Disc 2 - 74/100

Probably my favourite B-Sides album - it's an eclectic mix of sounds and tracks of which a few are arguably good enough for main album releases. Really enjoyable to get a look at a different side of the Gorillaz discography.

Decent, but quite a weird amalgamation of sounds with little direction or consistency. It definitely feels like a mixtape of B-sides and demos

An iconic debut, it has held up brilliantly over 20+ years and still sounds brilliant to this day. There are a few weak links, but that could be expected from an established artist that is experimenting with new sounds. It's gritty and fun, and takes on a wide range of ideas and concepts, executing most brilliantly. A great album.

Re-review (TW: Self Harm)

This is currently my favourite album of all time. Written during a period of intense depression and suicidal thoughts following their first heartbreak, this is a beautifully raw insight into the mind of frontman Bennett Blumburgs's emotional state at what he calls the most vulnerable point of his life. The emotions that can be felt through these tracks are intense, with the soundscape creating a tidal wave of feeling that fully immerses you in how much pain and ... read more

For a fully German album, this is surprisingly accessible to non-native speakers. I know no German, and still found myself enjoying the melodies, grooves, and impressive vocals across each track. Personally, I think it gets stronger as it progresses with the final track being the highlight of it all.

I would imagine that this release is the precursor to a full album drop, so I'm curious to see how that sounds after such a promising set of singles!

This is just Henning showing off lol

I'm not sure why I postponed listening to this album, but it was a really enjoyable listen from beginning to end. I've always been curious to check out Wolf Alice's discography z and this was my first real venture into it. This album is euphoric, absorbing, and beautiful, and rightfully ended up in some album of the year discussions. I very much enjoyed my time listening to it :)

Solid little track - nice and energetic with some sweet vocals too. A great way to spend 3 mins :P

What a beautifully unique album - the use of synths throughout is executed almost perfectly. The tracks are energetic, engaging, and most of all they are fun to listen to. Overall, a great album and worth checking out :)

Like the current top review suggests, this album is quite reminiscent of Daft Punk's RAM, albeit a bit less funky, more intriguing, and much more French. It's a weird amalgamation of sounds, but I think Berger mostly manages to pull it off into an enjoyable album that does a good job keeping you hooked for it's 1hr runtime. It gets a bit too much at times, with Berger seemingly losing track of what he wants to achieve with the album, but overall it's an enjoyable listen. I'll be exploring more ... read more

Mostly middling, and generally a bit meh - there isn't much to write home about here. There is an argument to be made that this is a brave, ambitious move for the band, but i found it to be quite reserved - as if it they were expected to move forward and try something new, but were unsure of how to do so.

The result is an album that feels directionless and confused - the biggest culprit being the track list (the jump from Signs to One Month Off is jarring). As a whole, this album is quite ... read more

An album that lacks the passion that once fuelled this band, instead it sounds more like a cheap Bloc Party tribute act. Some of the tracks are ok, but most are just lazy and annoying, with no real redeeming qualities. Crazily, I still have some hope they'll return to form one final time, but deep down I think I know it's a lost cause :/

A solid, if somewhat overlooked and oft-forgotten part of Bloc Party's discography. It sees a return to high energy guitar riffs and general fun as seen in Silent Alarm, but without that magic touch. Some tracks are really enjoyable - V.A.L
I.S and The Truth are my personal favourites - but it does suffer with filler tracks too. Overall an enjoyable enough listen, and a decent inclusion in Bloc Party's discography.

Bloc Party's debut is still their strongest piece of work - genre defying and full to the brim with energy and potential. I struggle to find many faults with it to be honest, from the almost iconic opening guitar riff that opens the album, to the stellar musicianship throughout and the somber closing track this whole album is just pure joy to listen to. P.S if you aren't air drumming along to Helicopter or Banquet, then there's something wrong!

Arguably Bloc Party's most underrated work - I honestly believe that without the final two tracks this album challenges Silent Alarm for my #1 Bloc Party album. There are two incredible 3-song runs to be found here: tracks 1-3 and 8-10, and they rival some of my all-time favourite runs in music. I'm not even sure what it is, but something in this album just clicks so well and always brings me back, with tracks constantly growing on me with every listen. A brilliant album that is only slightly ... read more

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Decent enough sound, but I found it was really let down by the writing. Probably won't return to this

Whilst absolutely stunning - the sounds that Erland Cooper creates throughout are beyond beautiful - I do fear that this would not hold up to a summer listen. It really feels like a dark winters night to me, which whilst a gorgeous listen may not be to everyone's taste. I can certainly see the 'background music' argument too, however I think that if you fully immerse yourself in the album then it does fully encapsulated you. A really nice listen

It shows a lot of promises, but falls a bit flat in a fair few areas. Enjoyable, but not stellar.

Not all too impressive for me, a bit basic and not that memorable. It sounds pretty nice but otherwise, it didn't really enthral me.