
24 January 2007 · 20 YEARS
A Weekend In The City
Bloc Party
Jacknife Lee produced this 2007 release, moving the group away from the raw post-punk style of their early work. The songs reflect the anxieties common to the mid-2000s urban experience. Lyrical themes draw directly from the novels of Bret Easton Ellis to document city life.
The music embraces a grander scope than previous efforts. It serves as a specific document of the UK indie scene at the time. By shifting toward expanded arrangements, the group captures the feeling of living in a crowded metropolis. The result is an intentional departure into more textured territory that emphasizes the group's growth as composers.