I'm not going to lie here, folks, I'm still trying to figure this one out. And it's become quite apparent that Bloc Party has developed into an extremely experimental/dance/post-punk quartet keen on the element of surprise. Last week, the boys dropped their latest single "One More Chance" on BBC Radio. If you missed the blog post, check it out here. The song itself incorporates some intriguing piano liners and definitely one of Kele's most effective and poignant vocals on a dance track. Well, low and behold: the music video is out. Another shocker (but then again, we have to begin expecting these things from now on, if the band is going to come out with surprise singles).
Check out the video below. The meaning is up for interpretation. I like to think that the guys are mere side-players, or "good friends", to the other characters (as kooky as they may seem) and their situations/struggles: whether it be overly ecstatic about playing keyboards, getting ready for an old person date, training to be like Billy Elliot, or becoming possessed by a ouija board.
Bloc Party - "One More Chance"
The ending provokes a sad truth: maybe one more chance is not enough to save a failing relationship. Although I have to admit, I miss the animated music videos during the Silent Alarm era. Still, they're cool enough to let the video be embedded on YouTube for all of us to enjoy and post on our blogs. It's a solid tune. More to come? We'll see. Enjoy.
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