Banquet (3:20)
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“Banquet” is the sixth single from British band Bloc Party. It was released in the UK by Wichita Records on 25 April 2005. It was their first single to chart on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks, and is often credited as their breakthrough single in North America. It was also featured in the song “Bloc Party” on the Fort Minor Mixtape: We Major.
There are currently two videos for the song “Banquet”. One non-released version shown on YouTube) contains a recurring theme of hands. The hands push around Russell Lissack and Gordon Moakes. While other hands cover up Matt Tong’s head and cast a shadow over Kele Okereke. The hands eventually try to stab all of Bloc Party, set fire to the set and destroy the instruments and amps. The other video which was released shows the group performing in front of many different people. It is shown in full color and in black and white.
There are currently two videos for the song “Banquet”. One non-released version shown on YouTube) contains a recurring theme of hands. The hands push around Russell Lissack and Gordon Moakes. While other hands cover up Matt Tong’s head and cast a shadow over Kele Okereke. The hands eventually try to stab all of Bloc Party, set fire to the set and destroy the instruments and amps. The other video which was released shows the group performing in front of many different people. It is shown in full color and in black and white.
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Shouts
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becg17 wrote:
Banggin, just luv it!!!!!!!
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IndieGurl27 wrote:
one of my first true loves
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motoprom83 wrote:
De las canciones mas padres que e escuchado
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boredstiff- wrote:
i love this song.
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Cane_And_Abel wrote:
Great Song :), Great Live too
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simonvfr800 wrote:
great song but dont listen through headphones while havin a smoke, theres somethin 80's there
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TimPC wrote:
great song. oh yes !
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TheCoupDeGrace wrote:
man matt tong is a great drummer
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Heizer650w wrote:
great song and great beat!!!
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allwaysill wrote:
Great song, reminds me of the police in the 80s
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megarides wrote:
<3 <3
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merrari wrote:
please. Please. PLEASE!
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mbrown21 wrote:
One of my favourite songs of all time.
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Factorymade1 wrote:
You've got to love this...
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mindache wrote:
one of the best songs ever! @ brrcxuk: me too, but sometimes i am to lazy and i get a date with this song ♥
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brrcxuk wrote:
this keeps me running every morning :P
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denizm75 wrote:
hell yeah <3
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juls20P wrote:
fuckin superb!!!!
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funkyhighrisers wrote:
Yay!
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blncty wrote:
bloc party is the best <3
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