Bloc Party - Compliments

[@notcomplying]

wow 18 years ago. glad this is still up. still appreciating this in 2024

[@wwetrode9064]

Breaks my heart to watch this.

[@blocpartyrocker]

fucking same

[@marb1317]

@@raghe9456 Probably because the final version of Compliments os very different than this one. And this one was never heard again.

[@maxam323]

Why???

[@willswan7714]

MaybeMark this one is magical honestly

[@Richardlfc]

@@raghe9456 I think also due to it being the original Bloc Party/Union - with no Matt/Gordon around in the band anymore it's kind of not the same Bloc anymore I guess. I've seen the new Bloc lineup live and really enjoyed it - but I'd sure as hell love to see the original lineup back at some point.

[@kifkennedy]

I've probably watched this video hundreds of times, I love this version. The instrumental goes on for a while so you'd expect that when the vocals come in they would be delivered in a way that expressed some pent up emotion - but Kele just speaks them in way that comes across as completely detached, which is so appropriate for the subject matter of the song and ultimately makes it more emotionally impactful for the listener, not less. Sounds like the lyrics are a little different, too. This is what I'm hearing, starting at 2:12 - "And we sit, and we sigh, and nothing gets said, another day, another day, and nothing happens either way, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's all wrong, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright" Bloc Party is such a special band.

[@alp77747]

same dude

[@katsunoi]

well said fams - i'm here bc of those reasons

[@BecomingHollow]

this music will exist for a long time. this has brought me happiness for years. my brain hasn't tired.

[@shakesphere622]

Still listen to this version every few days. Reminds me of when Bloc Party were good. They are just not the same without Gordon and Matt. I think I prefer Novacub now.

[@melmc6811]

100% Matt made the bloc party sound!

[@danzzink]

Paul Epworth, is one of the most sort out producers in both electronic and indie music for a reason. He is a god damn genius.

[@trumpet444]

Most awesome band ever to see live. I was one of the lucky few that have heard this song and compliments live in the US

[@musicwithguitars]

Could only dream of being at that gig... so personal and intimate

[@dizzinicol]

UNION!! LEGENDS! bloc party have come soo far an there megaaaaaaa now cnt wait for album III

[@acengland82]

at the end of another song from this gig kele says that Union album cd's are on sale for £1.50.... this means that people out there have them!!!!

[@MilVukovic]

YES

[@jacobestes]

Whoever it was, even if it was just "some suit" or a "producer," whoever it was that encouraged them to work on this until it became what we have on the record was very smart and thoughtful to do so. The album version is (I think) one of their best songs.

[@Bethune_Groundstaff]

Paul Epworth

[@peterkeaveney6816]

This verson is 100x better than the album version and IMO Silent Alarm is one of my fave albums of all time

[@irregularmana6216]

Ok... super fucking late to the party yt algorithm despite me looking up dozens of their videos. But I'm happy to have seen this

[@moosesnWoop]

wow. thank you KZbin. This appeared on my mix - and I've never heard it. It's almost jazzy in a sense. The guitar does it's own thing, so does the drums. Very uncut, very nice.

[@devilshaircut666]

Bloc Party, please go back to the roots of Silent Alarm!!! ;)

[@chrisjr1247]

Much love from 2019

[@MYNAMESCIAN]

its weird hearing this and then hearing parts you recognise thrown in hear and there... lol

[@adcale91]

We walk and we talk, but nothing gets said Another day, another day Flatter and corrupt We sit and we sigh, but nothing gets said Another day, another day Flatter and corrupt So right So wrong

[@marioperretti8412]

Adam Cale I

[@blochead555]

this song makes me want to cry, in a happy way. its so lovley. if someone could rip this to mp3 it would make me so happy. thanks for putting this up.

[@deadenglish]

he says "this is a song about hating your job."

[@MarxistischerMillionaer]

„This is a song about hating your jaw“ „This is a song about hating the jar“ „This is a song about hating your jog“ „This is a song about hating to jog“

[@gabrielvs96]

time flies.

[@sublimityeternal]

they need to release a studio version of thiiiiiissss.

[@saksilangit]

Can believe I have 2 kids now.

[@BOBSAGET-sn8ex]

Badass one of my fav bands

[@jadebarrow]

I just love this version of the song :D Can't wait to get A Weekend in the City! PS: Could anyone send me the mp3 with this song? please and thanks!!

[@zynel413]

I hope you liked A Weekend in the City :)

[@claude6570]

@@zynel413 he probably loves another weekend in the city.

[@shakesphere622]

@@claude6570 But it's not as good as Another Weekend in the City!

[@moosesnWoop]

ah life seened simpler back then

[@Platypusegg]

Gordon was in the band in this video, he just decided to go army style with his haircut ^^

[@Gmoneydog360]

Gordons wearing glasses hahaha one of my fav bassist :D

[@theno1se]

They had the POWER I miss in their studio albums... (including silent alarm)

[@SPECCAZ]

OMFG this version AMAZING seriously that start and 1:20 gives me shivers everytime

[@cal31BRIAN23]

sometime i hear a bloc party song and i feel like crying yoo, songs be soo beautiful man, this one is brilliant ,am not a girl btw lol, football player too but am human right.

[@peterkeaveney6816]

They should record this version of this now

[@MatthewCooper-cs6xg]

18 years ! Man time keeps coming. Better days

[@nicholasmanzoni2706]

It takes my breath away I'm not sure but this is amazing band beautiful song 😍

[@danzzink]

I agree, it is probably my favourite song of all time. Depressing but beautiful, but almost all of their songs were written predominantly in the studio, kele wanted it that way.

[@drworm_182]

Thank fuck this is still on KZbin. And thank fuck someone recorded it at all.

[@Tarva]

Thanks fo rthe share, that's good to see them debuting ^-^.

[@carlo88moe]

totally captivating, seriously i dont think i blink for the whole vid ( or seemed so, cuz my eyes were really teary after it finished)

[@merlijnh]

awesome! i love this song! without lyrics it sounds beautiful as well

[@zedshy]

Luv the song man...big bloc party fan

[@digiboy85297]

dizzinicol - I agree. I have to close my eyes when I hear it as I can't pay attention to anything else. Best solo

[@isolationeitheror]

And once again. my soul leaves my body.....

[@DAF548]

Time is the cruelest cut

[@meleechampion]

this is still so cool. fifth album!!

[@danzzink]

They reworked there songs many times, this could be before they hit the studio.

[@followthezoraida]

wow, so soothing in a sense .

[@tonywhitburn]

Anyone here knows where can I find the full show? I remember watching it with the whole tracklist, but I can't seem to find it anymore

[@SanTelmo1981]

Compliments is in 'Silent Alarm'. I like both versions

[@TheSoldierofPeace]

Ha ha look at Gordon! :D The only one that hasn't changed much is Russel. I think.

[@dergitarristde]

amazing version - judging by their equipment this was pre-fame...

[@xiuyeyin]

How on Earth do I find this version this late?????????

[@A-uj3bl]

He's usually incredible but Epworth ruined this one

[@lloydmitchellnineone]

@devilshaircutnessity Whole song both guitars?

[@TicketofLeave]

Way better than the released version

[@Iratherbeher]

comments from 5 years ago were so happy and friendly, what happened?

[@MrJavi960]

Another 5, how's going now?

[@dubsnake9118]

@@MrJavi960 jesus, time flies

[@MilVukovic]

@@dubsnake9118 What a chune

[@zdazzle14]

Amazing video.

[@litford]

check out their indie gear!! ... hartke heads and cabs!

[@rdshepherd]

Jesus Christ... I wish they played this song live more often...

[@leescott987]

This or the compliments as we later know it both sum up 2020 perfectly. Either set of lyrics or tempo work perfectly with the back drop of Covid and Brexit rearing it's ugly head too.

[@Vans89]

this one is very old! Goarden Moaks was not even in the band at this time^!!! great

[@cybacyclonex2]

I didn't really catch the words but it's a cool video if u have any more bloc party vids i'll be interested as im a big bloc party fan.

[@elwenz]

14 years ago!!!

[@devilshaircut666]

there are no tabs for this song..i did it by ear and its really difficult to hear it out and playin it !! but its sooo good :)

[@MpanzuSolos]

Has anyone got chords / tab for this?

[@raphprospere1699]

I'm so bloody OLD :(

[@xero1895]

Wow, a yt-Video from 2006!

[@theobuniel9643]

Wow, just realized that this old version of "Compliments" sounds like a Midwest emo song.

[@rockdoublard]

No way !!!! Is that really Gordon ??? looooooooool !!!!!

[@BenFromGuadeloupe]

Who’s still there in 2022?

[@WeAreUnion1]

Brilliant...

[@peligia]

great tune

[@dizzinicol]

fucking love that solo gives me shivers wen i play it

[@limeydrum]

Wanna know what it says! It's just so awesome.

[@tomdunlop24]

this is matt's first gig with bloc party :)

[@redheadmenace]

Bloc: a group of persons, businesses, etc., united for a particular purpose.

[@headman844]

can anyone give me a guitar tab for this song? or know a site with the actual tab? i really wanna learn it but i cant find a tab anywhere. its such a sweet song.

[@toddy8717]

great song

[@MrDwightSchrute]

At the start. what does he say?

[@huzaifahismail469]

When kele wasnt buff lol

[@MewTheniRun]

even the remix track is good too!!!!

[@iamjason9240]

Looks like Jonny Greenwood!even the way rusell play

[@michaelgraham9774]

Almost didn't recognize Gordon

[@alexbernal9]

wow this is an amazing video does anyone knows in what year was this video recorded? because they look extremely different i think it was maybe 2002 no?

[@Op4Blushift]

When was this?

[@Chonky102]

Bro bloc party had so much potential

[@alexashton5840]

They fulfilled it mate, Silent Alarm is one of the best indie rock albums of a generation in my opinion

[@pentexsucks43]

I think we've seen it already, Silent Alarm was a blast, A Weekend In The City was powerful as hell and emotional/cinematic, Intimacy was a really good electronic experiment, and Four was a great showcase of everything they've done.

[@willisthadogsbollucks2677]

Kinda reminds me a bit of building steam with a grain of salt in a way its got that moody and groovy vibe

[@lloydmitchellnineone]

Someone needs to tab this version out, its great

[@sebastian_ghoxt]

very different of the silent alarm version

[@MACRONOne]

PRICELESS!!

[@MossMan5000]

i love this song :D

[@ndrwdngh]

amazing

[@xbananaunf]

much better than released version

[@whothehellismoop]

wow =o I wonder if they had the lyrics written yet

[@SilentBombr]

Well, thanks for that, I didn't know that

[@mintymikey23]

so awesome they're just jammin' it may be old but thats wut seperates the bloc. from those other disgusting modern rock bands who don't really have much talent...~Bloc party just seeps into my soul~ :)

[@kbh1301]

wow i like this version

[@A_e_1]

ya i fell lik that 4 nearly every Bloc Party song espicialy this and ion square,

[@firasafi]

no, hes says: this is a song,you hope you enjoy

[@Demir913]

What does he say at the begining?

[@charliesantos1932]

Banger

[@CyanideHappiness01]

@ELASTICAMAN This is when they were still Union.