After six years without a new full-length, British indie rock heroes Bloc Party resurface with a record that is both – acknowledgment of their own past and beginning of a new era. But does their furious sound still have a place in this world and can reconnect with old and potential new fans? Departing NBHAP head Norman Fleischer is a die-hard fan of the group and spoke with mastermind Kele Okereke about the difficult path to make “Alpha Games” happen in the first place.
It might not feature the duo's biggest hits but this 1990 pop gem truly deserves a bit more attention. NBHAP head and longtime PSB fan Norman Flesicher reflects on the album three decades later.
