On February 2, 2005, “Wichita Recordings” label released “Silent Alarm”, the debut Bloc Party studio album. It was recorded June – July 2004, and was produced by Paul Epworth, Kele Okereke, Russell Lissack, Gordon Moakes and Matt Tong.

Personnel:

• Kele Okereke – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Russell Lissack – lead guitar
• Gordon Moakes – bass, backing vocals, synthesizer
• Matt Tong – drums, backing vocals
• Paul Epworth – programming
• Eliot James – programming, recording, additional production
• Mark “Top” Rankin – recording
• Joe Hirst – recording assistant
• “Fashion Show” – recording assistant
• Rich Costey – mixing
• Ness Sherry – cover photography
• Paul Epworth – photography
• Matt Tong – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bloc Party.

1. Like eating Glass
2. Helicopter
3. Positive Tension
4. Banquet
5. Blue Light
6. She’s Hearing Voices
7. This Modern Love
8. The Pioneers
9. Price of Gasoline
10. So here We Are
11. Luno
12. Plans
13. Compliments