Bloc Party Releasing 20th Anniversary Edition of Debut Album ‘Silent Alarm’ Ahead of Australian Tour
The special edition box set includes B-sides, rarities, original demos and more.
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Bloc Party are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their iconic debut album, Silent Alarm, with a deluxe box set arriving September 26.
Originally released in February 2025, Silent Album was the breakthrough album for Bloc Party, landing at #3 on the UK Album Chart and producing hit singles ‘Helicopter’, ‘Positive Tension’ and ‘Two More Years’.
The record received rave reviews and pushed Bloc Party to the forefront of the UK indie scene. It remains a classic of the genre and is deservedly getting the reissue treatment.
The definitive deluxe edition includes four vinyls – the first two contain the original album, the third features a collection of 12 B-sides and rarities, while the fourth LP contains Bloc Party’s legendary John Peel session for BBC Radio 1, along with seven original demos that have never been released.
The box set also comes with a 24-page booklet with a foreword by Paul Epworth (the album’s producer) that features never-before-seen personal photos of the band and exclusive liner notes.
There will also be a 2LP and a 2CD edition of the album available. Pre-order your copy here.
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Not only are Bloc Party sharing a 20th anniversary edition of their debut, but the quartet are heading back our way for five shows this August to celebrate.
The band are performing Silent Alarm in its entirety along with a selection of greatest hits handpicked from their stacked discography, including favourites ‘Banquet’, ‘Helicopter’, ‘Two More Years’, ‘This Modern Love’, ‘I Still Remember’, ‘Flux’ and more.
Coming along for the ride are special guests Young The Giant, with the American indie act performing at all five shows.
The tour begins in Sydney at Hordern Pavilion on Friday, August 1 and continues with dates at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena on Sunday, August 3, Adelaide’s AEC Theatre on Monday, August 4, Perth’s HPC on Wednesday, August 6 and Brisbane’s Riverstage on Friday, August 8.
Tickets on sale now via Destroy All Lines.
Last in Australia in 2023 on a co-headline tour with New York indie vets Interpol, Bloc Party are ready to electrify Aussie audiences this August.
Catch Bloc Party at AEC Theatre on Monday, August 4. For ticketing information, visit the Destroy All Lines website.
Bloc Party 20th Anniversary Australian Tour Dates 2025
With special guests Young The Giant
Friday, August 1 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Sunday, August 3 – John Cain Arena, Melbourne
Monday, August 4 – AEC Theatre, Adelaide
Wednesday, August 6 – Perth HPC, Perth
Friday, August 8 – Riverstage, Brisbane
