Following the release of their sixth studio album Alpha Games, Bloc Party returned to a huge homecoming show at the Palace on Saturday 28 May, as part of an extensive UK and European tour.
It was a triumphant night for the north Londoners, with a set careering through a list of fully charged new tunes and long-loved classics.
Photos and reflections…
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Bloc Party on Saturday night, as seen from the sound booth at Ally Pally
Via Julian Cartwright (on instagram) pic.twitter.com/mWxMvCpO7z
— Radio X (@RadioX) May 30, 2022
Just sensational @BlocParty lifted the roof off @Yourallypally and absolutely smashed it ☺️ the new album sounded unbelievable live and the older tunes were just phenomenal – so pleased we were able to see them #livemusic #BlocParty #alphagames #phenomenal #datenight pic.twitter.com/ogQvpSMDUU
— Claire Kirkland (@cK_Kirkland) May 29, 2022
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“Their performance was nothing short of electric – slow-building, sharp and with one goal in mind, snaring the audience. ” When the horn blows
SET LIST
Day Drinker
You Should Know The Truth
Hunting For Witches
Rough Justice
Waiting For The 7.18
Kettling
Song For Clay (Disappear Here)
Banquet
In Situ
By Any Means Necessary
Different Drugs
Traps
The Prayer
Ratchet
Biko
If We Get Caught
Helicopter
Flux
This Modern Love
She’s Hearing Voices
Support from The Murder Capital
All photos by Andy Paradise
