Hymns, Bloc Party's sixth studio album, arrived in 2016, showcasing a more restrained, synth-heavy sound that divided long-time fans. It marked a significant shift from the guitar-driven intensity of their earlier work.
- The album was produced by Liam Watson and Bloc Party, with additional production from Brennan Morse.
- Hymns charted at number 34 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The release saw Bloc Party whittled down to a duo of Kele Okereke and Russell Lissack for much of its recording process.
Bloc Party is a British rock band formed in London in 2003, known for their energetic, danceable post-punk revival sound. Hymns was released in the latter half of their career, following a period of lineup changes and a more experimental sonic direction on previous albums.
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