Talk:Bloc Party

Universal?

I can't find a source referncing Universal, on their CD's and albums listed here, nor on http://www.magnetbox.com/riaa/ so I'm removing the reference in the artist info box. -VirianFlux

Band name

I dispute this sentence, “... names such as Superheroes of BMX, The Angel Range, Diet, and Union, before settling on Bloc Party”.

I happen to know that they were officially the Angel Range, then Union, then Bloc Party. The names Superheroes of BMX and Diet can only have been unofficial, or perhaps suggested, from the days before the band officially formed as a unit. More likely they are fabricated. I feel the text should be amended to reflect this, or these non-names removed - unless someone provides a valid reference to back this up, presumably as working titles for the embryonic group pre-2001. (signed no-name)

Well, I'm not sure about Superheroes or BMX, but here you can see that "Diet" was also their official name, what d'you think about that? It would be great if you rememberd to sign your posts :) Eyesglare 20:36, 20 July 2007 (UTC)

I am inclined to dispute that particular information, but at the very least would suggest that this ‘short-lived’ name was surely unofficial. If anyone has more info I would be happy to hear it. Thanks for replying. (signed no-name)

This article now says, "They bumped into each other again in 1999 at the Reading Festival and soon after formed the band Union." As I have stated, they were officially the Angel Range, then Union, then Bloc Party. Union was only a short-term interim name, which was dropped because another band was also using it, between the Angel Range and Bloc Party. This period came well after 1999, when the current unit of members had assembled - I think around 2002. This whole name issue is still incredibly misleading, guys. (signed no-name)

On a separate point, the name "Bloc Party" might not be a play on "Block Party" but could be referring to the word "Bloc" itself, which is "a group of persons, businesses, etc., united for a particular purpose." as dictionary.com puts it (amongst others) - and certainly sounds like something Bloc would do... Kudasai 23:34, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Yes of course, but they've already explained in an interview where the name comes from, hence I think it's more appropriate to rely on what they stated ;-) --Eyesglare 08:47, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

Period on name?

Yeah, I've got a question. Is it Bloc Party, period, or Bloc Party? 'Cause some magazines added one.

Was it at the end of a sentence? :> BabuBhatt 22:55, 1 March 2006 (UTC)

Well, not just magazines. On the cover of their album its Bloc Party., with a dot.

Yes, would someone please answer this. Is the name of the band <Bloc Party>, or <Bloc Party.> ??? - I would go with the latter since the album covers include the full stop.--Macca7174 14:48, 5 April 2007 (UTC)

It's just Bloc Party is period a full stop?

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"The name was not intended to be an allusion to the Soviet Bloc; the absence of a 'k' was purely for aesthetics."

bullshit. have you seen the cover of the banquet ep? their old names? what's the source for this?

Question: Is "Bloc Party" the name really a play on words of block party? Or were they using a play on words, but literally trying to say "a party in a block of flats (bloc)?" Thank you. --Jeff Supodsson 08:00, 20 December 2005 (UTC)

"Bloc Party is Friends with David Searston" even if true this isn't the right place. Redkaty

But I think it should be mentioned that he was a past member of the group.

Anyone want to add something about the appearant Anti-Bush sentiment on the album?

Kele Okereke has mentioned that at least the song "Helicopter" is not about Bush (see http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/interviews/b/bloc-party-05/), so I'm thinking its not appropriate to mention this. Wikipedia brown 20:57, 6 December 2005 (UTC)

Kele Okereke (Voice and Guitar)Gay - currently dating Russell Lissack

Russell Lissack (Lead Guitar) Gay - currently dating Kele Okereke

Is that necessary?

Andrew T: I didn't know that, but it's probably not that relevant.

I don't even know that it's true...it would probably be on other websites if it were. So I took it out.

It is true, or at least very likely too be true. http://www.theage.com.au/news/music/preciously-private/2005/07/14/1120934357864.html?oneclick=true

i dont think it is true though i think that kele is just shy and he thinks that all of this is irrevelant to what he does and that is make music why should we care so much about who they are dating or what they are wearing or what car they drive when we should be more focused on the music which in most cases is the reason why we listen to certain band because we like their music.

Please sign edits to Talk pages. That article wasn't accessible unless I went through Google News, but it didn't have much to say except that Okereke guards his privacy, and this has only heightened fan rumors about such things as his sexual orientation. Doesn't say anything about Lissack other than that they co-founded the band. --Dhartung | Talk 20:13, 8 August 2005 (UTC)

I'm not sure if the name is Bloc Party. or just Bloc Party without a period. I made a redirect from Bloc Party. to Bloc Party. – SilverBulletx3_talk^{contributions} 16:24, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

Just a question? what do you care if Kele is gay? Surely, in a day of such openmindedness as today, you shouldn't care at all. Oh, and by the way, the band's website has no period/dot at the end of their name, and i think the band itself is the highest authority on this issue.

I agree, but the lack of signatures on the comment and the fact that this isn't even in a heading of its own in this discussion just leads me to back the argument that we really shouldn't care even more. It'd also seem a little dubious to post something which is still rumour on the main article. Sinnyo 18:17, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

I agree also. It is noones business but his and he may even be ashamed for it to be placed on Wikipedia. elevenzeroone 19:07, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

It seems that Kele is now prepared to be more open (but still a bit confused) about his sexuality and that there are songs on the new album whivh refer to it (see http://music.guardian.co.uk/rock/story/0,,1984350,00.html). It's not a big deal IMHO but may help and understanding of lyrical intent.Redkaty 15:23, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Headline text

The Angel Range!!!

The time when the band was called 'The Angel Range' has beeb missed out from the article. [1]

Hey Gordon's link is screwed. It is annoying. I don't know how to fix it.

Trivia section

• Trivia added

This section is without citation from reliable sources. Can any be provided? - brenneman ^{L} 00:25, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Thats not why you said you removed it. If you want to delete unreferenced trivia that you don't think is correct, go ahead. And the unreferenced tag you've added is fine. I'll have a look now for some references. Iorek85 01:38, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

There you go, most of it is now referenced. I deleted the first one, not because it was incorrect, but just not notable. --Iorek85 02:08, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Well done. - brenneman ^{L} 02:33, 1 July 2006 (UTC)

Now it's tagged by Machchunk for cleanup. Can we have some more details, please? You've just said 'trivia section needs severe help', which isn't helpful in the slightest.--Iorek85 00:39, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

Needs Citations

Some facts in the trivia section need citations. The statement of just "Their largest show so far was played at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on August 4, 2006 with Mew, The Two Gallants, and Broken Social Scene opening. Songs from their new upcoming album were played." is vague on the main concept of being their "largest show" because it gives no proof or numbers to prove that it was their biggest show. Joely08 Sunday, August 6, 2006 05:50 UTC

2005 Mercury Award Nominee for Album of the Year: Silent Alarm

You might want to add this honor. And thanks for omitting rumours from an encyclopedia. -joanjettson 8/06/2006

Connect Sets?

One of my reasons for dropping by was to find out a little more about Connect Sets, presumably a demo only released in the US if this shopping page is anything to go by. As it sounds much like Bloc Party's style, only more punkish and disconnected, can I presume this is a genuine anomaly that might be worth adding? Somehow I ended up with 'The Answer' from it as an MP3, hence my query. I'm afraid I know next to nothing about the band's history, so I'm in no position to research it myself.

Sinnyo 23:14, 14 August 2006 (UTC)

"Biggest show" date

The article currently lists it as Aug 3 and Aug 4 in different sections. Can someone work out which it is please?--Eyetie 11:40, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

Thrasher claims?

in the November 2006 issue of Thrasher, they say that this page once said the band had a biography from Amazon. Is this true, or are they just making things up to ruin Wiki's reputation? I don't have the time to look through the history, so someone else post here if they found a revision that did. --Machchunk | make some noise at me 22:48, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

Leak

I know this is also being discussed on the Weekend in the City page but I do not understand why certain people are determined to remove this information from the article. Although leaked albums are becoming commonplace now in the music industry these are also reported on the band's wikipedia pages. In this case the leak is shockingly early and I don't think there are any other example of high profile bands having an album leaked a whole three months early. It's just speculation but you might argue it has the potential to impact of the eventual sales of the album. The point being that having their album leak this early is a part of the history of the band and shouldn't be airbrushed out. 87.81.110.119 23:32, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

Big Break section is inaccurate

Read these interviews with Kele Okereke, in them Okekere's telling of what their big break was is different from what is said in the current version of the article which is that Franz Ferdinand was their big break. Alex Mauger (2006), Drowned In Sound (2003) and The Times (2005). For one thing, it's obvious that Kele never even thrusted a copy of their single into Alex Kapranos' hands. Franz Ferdinand got to know of Bloc Party when Kele sent them their demo tape. I think a rewrite is necessary. - kollision 12:01, 9 January 2007 (UTC)

Genre

The genre of the band should be descriptive of the music that they play, as after all, this is an encyclopedia and not a fansite. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 80.47.122.57 (talk • contribs) 01:15, 27 January 2007.

pop rock? what the fuck... and who keepes removing 'art rock' from the genres? STOP IT list a reason why it should be removed before anything

God Bless Bloc Party DVD

Someone who knows more about it should ad some info on this DVD.--Jimmyjrg 02:06, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

The Prayer Single UK

Released Mon - 29th 2007, got to UK #4. Not #13.

The Prayer Single Australia

Is at #20 not #12. :| Edited. 211.30.195.154 12:25, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Bloc Party Featured in...

I swear there used to be a section on what games, movies, and television programs Bloc Party songs were featured in. I know there are several games and television shows. Where did that go? I ask because a song was featured on tonight's episode of FOX's "The OC"--These7enthprophet 04:17, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

• I moved most of it to the Silent Alarm article because it was getting to big and because it relates more to the album. If it's a song from another release you can add it to its relevant article. - kollision 07:33, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

• The O.C. information has already been added to the "I Still Remember" article. - kollision 09:06, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

• Right on, thank you! --These7enthprophet 02:27, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

American definitive

"Bloc Party are an English indie rock band" seems correct, but I notice that sometimes Americans will say "U2 is touring at the moment" as opposed to "are touring".
An example of it (from the article under discussion) is here:
"Bloc Party has been together since 2002"
To me, that should read "have been together since 2002".

Is it just me, or is this an American thing?

And why was this comment removed?

Would it be 'is' or 'are'? I guess it would depend on if you were refering to the band as a group of people or just the band as an entity unto itself ;D 65.167.69.231 19:01, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

-- The dispute has to do with the whether one considers a group to be a singular or plural entity. In British spelling, a group such as a band is plural, while in American spelling a band would be singular.

I.E.: British: Bloc Party are my favourite. American: Bloc Party is my favorite.

I think as Bloc Party are British it should be "Bloc Party are"...

Yes, I think you're right, I've just edited the first line.

P.S. Remember to sign your posts --Eyesglare 07:34, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

FA status

What can we make to improve this article to FA status? --ometzit<col> 01:42, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Art Rock?

On the individual pages for the members art rock is stated as one of the genres.

So why isnt it used for the band?

If all four members are "Art Rock" musicians then why shouldnt the band be?

honestly...

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Singles

There is a helicopter US single, kinda like the Tulips one. That should be added. I added it a long time ago before I had a wiki account. Why was it taken off? Second, we do not know what the next single is, so I took off that it is waiting for the 7.18. (LAz17 23:47, 28 July 2007 (UTC)).

Tours: Reading 907

when stating that kele dedicated a track to people from tilehurst a source must be given since i'm fairly certain it was the bassist who was from tilehurst. Is this really necessary though, since in 6 months time will anypone care about these unremarkable dedications?