Silent Alarm Remixed [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Bloc Party

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 13, 2005)
• Original Release Date: September 13, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Vice Records
• ASIN: B000AMJD2O
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #103,245 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
This is a track-by-track remix of the band's debut. Highlights include remixes by Ladytron, Pretty Girls Make Graves, Mogwai, M83, and Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs). The first 15,000 of the US edition will contain a bonus CD with three b-sides of non-album tracks, acoustic versions of the album track "Plans", and the b-side "Storm And Stress".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not so Silent Alarm, September 19, 2005

By	John W. Warren (Santa Monica, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Most remix projects are a mixed bag, and this is no exception. The concept here is that these remixes follow the order of Bloc Party's deservedly well-received debut album, but the concept only works so well as some songs probably don't deserve a remix treatment, while others ("So Here We Are" and "This Modern Love" for example) could easily benefit from two or three remixes. A minor quibble, but there you are. As far as the tracks themselves, "Like Eating Glass (Ladytron Zapatista mix)" includes a nice rythymic treatment but buries the vocal; "Helicopter (Whitney version)" is ok but breaks no new ground; and "Positive Tension (Blackbox remix)" is a highlight that successfully redefines this track. Again, "Banquet (Phones Disco Edit)" doesn't really do much to redefine the original, while "This Modern Love (Dave P & Adam Sparkle's mix)" adds definite sparkle to one of the highlights of the debut album. "The Pioneers (M83 Remix)" is a waste of M83's apparent talents, the track goes no where slowly. "So Here We Are (Four Tet Remix)" is probably the standout track on both the debut and this remix version. On the bonus CD, "Plans (acoustic)" strips the track of much of Bloc Party's sonic anger and, reminiscent of The Jam's "That's Entertainment," shows a shimmering beauty below the tension.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You will NOT get the Bonus Disc if you order here, January 16, 2007

By	Herrera (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

The disc itself is great but I was really hoping to get 'Always New Depths', as it is listed in Disc 2 of the Track Listing above. Much to my displeasure, ONLY THE MAIN DISC was included in my CD case.

It is listed one (1) disc in the Product Description (they sent what was promised), but then two (2) discs are listed in the Track Listing, so DON'T BE FOOLED. The fine print says the bonus disc is included for the first 15,000 sold. D'oh.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than the original..., March 1, 2006

By	Top Cat "Dindy" (Petaluma, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Most of us are rightly leery of remixes, especially of excellent albums like Silent Alarm. But in this case if you really listen to the remix (especially if you do so before hearing the original, like I did), you'll find it offers greater depth and listening rewards. You pick up new subtleties each time you hear it. You can experience the marvellous laid-back satisfaction of extended versions of most tracks; for example: eight wonderful minutes of the superb "She's Hearing Voices", a longer, more intense and dancier version of "Helicopter", and an even catchier version of "Price of Gas". Anyone who dismisses this remix is guilty of a short attention span. Granted, one or two of the remixed tracks are a bit off, but overall it stands on its own as a brilliant alternative to a brilliant original.