Вђ“ Banquet | Bloc Party

: Some interpretations suggest the title is a nod to the book Confessions of a Flesh Eater , where characters serve human meat at a banquet. 3. Music Video Versions

The song's meaning is layered, though Kele Okereke has often described it as a reflection on and the transition into adulthood: Bloc Party – Banquet

: Silent Alarm won NME's 'Best Album' in 2005 and was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize. : Some interpretations suggest the title is a

: Directed by AlexandLiane , this version features the band performing in front of a rotating crowd of people, alternating between full colour and stark black-and-white. : Directed by AlexandLiane , this version features

: The band gained traction after handing a demo to Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Radio 1's Steve Lamacq, eventually choosing the independent label Wichita Recordings to maintain creative control. 2. Lyrical Themes & Meaning