Bloc Party - Hunting For Witches

[@skippy-the-destroyer]

End of 2024 checking in. Still a banger.

[@MyLittleBonsai]

I love the drummer in this band. He isn't just a back beat like most drummers, he is part of the music. He's fucking amazing.

[@no-tn3ym]

Greatest drummer ever. Always will be. Matt Tong you will be missed in bloc party, your chemistry with the other members was brilliant

[@Duvli]

@@no-tn3ym i thought he was drug addict and they kicked him out

[@pillpilferer]

​@@Duvli the only thing I've read was that there was "an incident" where "someone was doing coke and someone else didn't like it." I don't think anyone was an addict. If anything, I bet Matt was the one who was upset about the drugs.

[@jareposting]

@@Duvli ​Copying and pasting what a user summarized on r/blocparty from Matt’s interview on The Noughties Podcast: “He said he found it extremely difficult to drum the way he did. When they took a break in 2009-2012, he tried to play some of Silent Alarm on drums and really struggled. He said when they met up in 2010 at Russell's house, he was already planning on telling them that he was quitting, but didn't want to make a scene and the conversation led to them discussing how well Foals were doing (random) and they sounded similar to them. They discussed Matt just recording the album and figuring out a replacement when touring came, but by that point he decided he might as well tour it. Eventually it really weighed down on his mental health and there was a lot of psychological baggage that made it difficult for them to focus on a task collectively, which lead him to quit when he did. He says they didn't openly discuss how they were coping with the band in terms of mental health, and he reflects that he doesn't know if discussing it would have led to a different outcome of that iteration of the band. He also mentioned he's so grateful for his time in the band and that he is able to pretty much live off the royalties of his contributions to the band. He still talks to Gordon fairly regularly and is close friends. He met up with Russell a few years ago in New York and they occasionally talk, but there is sometimes a bit of awkwardness with the fact that he is still in BP. He hasn't spoken to Kele since he quit, but any bad blood that existed around the time of quitting has since evaporated, and if they bumped into each other in the street he would have a pint with him and hope he feels the same way.”

[@83mosco]

I believe that is just hte style of the band in general is to have all instruments be very present in each song. Listening to their music now older I realize just how revolutionary they were.

[@chairsmissing]

I've been infatuated with this riff for 14 years now.

[@Green_1_574]

and i always feel like I’m listening to it for the first time. i love this song!

[@moosesnWoop]

One of the first riffs I started to learn from 911tabs back in the day!

[@fgzhtsp]

The line "hunting for witches" has been going through my head from time to time since it was released.

[@MUFC-e4p]

Yeah it’s unreal 👌🔥

[@si_quest]

Bloc party was lightning in a bottle. I wasn’t even into that kind of music but they absolutely nailed two albums. Especially one.

[@ntsempty1209]

AWITC and SA were legendary indie rock albums no doubt

[@moonkream]

@@ntsempty1209 Intimacy is pretty good too. Very underated

[@DatHarlequinOni]

This song's lyrics have aged like fine wine.

[@josenicolassierramorales2591]

Totally Agree

[@couplestherapeehee]

This band was brilliant in experimenting with music.

[@marth_6126]

was

[@TZBeatz]

Yes, was. The new album sucks.

[@jenkkko]

They must have been the first "indie" band I started listening to. But they've gone downhill since :(

[@brandonp5891]

YarezX yep

[@ANZACJugger0]

fame is a sour bitch

[@sebimcfly4310]

It's just horrific how these lyrics become more and more relevant these days

[@bunnysky2780]

Accurate

[@LcZuffa]

This drummer is sick man.

[@keevomora]

He is no longer in the band gg

[@lisabeth347]

He was too damn good for the band

[@Kraaayn]

No, he just need more time to work on Death Stranding.

[@poederruiker5757]

I hope he got better

[@eydergutierrez1986]

Feed the man his MEDICINE!

[@lukeaarron4986]

2021. Still rocking.

[@moosesnWoop]

yeeaaaah booiiiii

[@Asesalem]

Yeeeeea

[@Cartman8402]

Oh Yes Indeed! 👍

[@rawestruck]

Im still hunting witches!

[@goldieyesgods]

Yassssss💖👍

[@destinwilcoxson828]

Say what you will, this rhythm is pretty fucking amazing

[@xixx19]

All of bloc party's songs have this distinct, exquisite guitar tune.

[@darrenwestlow7809]

That riff is the most insane start to a song I've ever heard 😍

[@JackFou]

Not only is this a killer song, musically, but this song's message is as relevant now as it was then. Don't let the media and those in power brainwash you into hating your fellow human beings!

[@kebokev7519]

What a great guitar riff...one of my favorite songs ever

[@Kuhlyedascope69]

I just learned it. Its a top shelf riff - get your pinky ready

[@AccountFromGoogle]

listening to bloc party everyday on quarantine is such a heavenly feeling

[@nephilimnameless9809]

Who's listening in the riots?

[@rianakanthi6752]

Agree

[@lukasstrunk4819]

I‘ve Been searching for that Song for 10 years Minimum and now its There.. brings back childhood listening this while my brother played halo 😮‍💨

[@mr.niceguy8201]

2020. Still rocking.

[@SuperNikita666]

juuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuup

[@SeverusSnapesDaughter]

Same

[@annamariafunes3725]

Ikr

[@davidrobledo4480]

Hello from Querétaro

[@MrProzacmilkshake]

yes

[@mikeburdick927]

Has anyone else always loved this drummer for his technicality? - fellow drummer

[@fuzzylogiceire]

I started playing around the time of Silent Alarm, a year after it came out. He was my first inspiration as a drummer, my drum hero I suppose.

[@albuxtoni]

Best band in Britain during their time glad I got to see them a few times. Always loved their lyrics, rhythm and style. Kind of timeless songs in a way.

[@blunt_master]

recent events have proven that bloc party was ahead of their time.

[@BrutusBongo]

The song is about the london train bombings so not really, its just that times havent changed.

[@jeniquekasai9423]

Brutus Bongo they also mention 911. It's about being manipulated into hunting for witches so to speak. How we all have been painted a portrait of a certain enemy among us. There's more to the song than just that incident

[@Helaw0lf]

Where Is Home? I find to be ahead of the time.

[@pentexsucks43]

cant be ahead of the times when the times never changed. the lyrics couldve been relevant anytime it was made

[@TsukasaHackOnline]

I can't believe this doesn't have more views it is by far the best song they have produced to date. and that godly riff is enough to make angels cry :,)

[@tubster747]

the way the drummer keeps his rhythm in the intro is just amazing

[@LizardKing1750]

THis is what I call a music video... just the band playing showing everyone with there parts... AMAZIUNG I love it

[@SwissGreenGuy]

I still get goosebumps... a masterpiece never dies!

[@drewm2763]

2024 and still rocking this jam

[@HussyHarryet]

2024 needs bloc party vibes.

[@tedmaulassociate4063]

14 years old and if you released it today it would STILL slap. Excellent tune!

[@BeautifulBarbie666]

My history teacher first introduced me to Bloc Party when I was still in middle school. I automatically think of him whenever I hear this band. Such a cool guy and even cooler band. Truly some of the best music of my generation. So underrated. Thank you Mr. Crowfoot!

[@teamcoquelin1203]

Their best song, so underrated

[@davidejuniordepaulascussel862]

it's a crystal castles song

[@rodrigoeduardo6256]

@@davidejuniordepaulascussel862 xDDDDDDDDD

[@Vanfools]

You have no idea how long I've been looking for this song.

[@m3ritzuk196]

I feel sorry for you, i have had this masterpiece on blast for over 10 years.

[@FNAddict8]

Can't stop playing it over and over. I'm mesmerized by the lead guitarist and the drummer. I love Bloc Party!!!

[@1234321mike1234321]

they are IMMENSE live - Kele is HUGE now, too.. when I saw them at Reading I was blown away. really really amazing stage presence, with the skill to back it up!

[@kidkid146]

This literally describes the time we are in right now.

[@zynel413]

It always did.

[@theobuniel9643]

@@zynel413 Especially since the song was specifically written about post-9/11 paranoia.

[@briannewman532]

I'm almost 50 years old. Sadly, this song has accurately described the times for as long as I can remember.

[@philchickenfingers1190]

Yeah how the dems constantly hunt for witches against republicans. “Russian collusion”

[@1yearago491]

Never has this been more relevant, a decade after release.

[@lilsafeone]

it's funny,the world gets worse with like everyday. this song is just getting more relevant.

[@buschg7106]

Awesome song. Commentary on the politics of fear and the programming of the masses to support unnecessary war

[@eldirtyfaygo5395]

This Lyrics work on both sides of politics. Liberals who get brainwashed into thinking there's a miltia of white supremacists or the naive conservative who thinks he's getting replaced by immigrants lol.

[@ToxicTurquoise454]

@@eldirtyfaygo5395 There literally is a militia of white supremacists. They are called Trump supporters.

[@drakebell5649]

@@eldirtyfaygo5395 this is not aging well

[@dalelatimer3054]

Fifteen years on and still fvcking nailing it. Love you guys ❤️

[@chelsmck]

The fact the lyrics are so relevant to how things are now. ‘Fear will keep us all in place’.

[@blikewat3r]

It’s refreshing to see that someone understands the lyrics. Some are referring to themselves as fools without even knowing, which I suppose should be expected from fools 😅

[@brandonromes9673]

2024, still just as good

[@mathewestrada7486]

Listening to my old iPod and found some Bloc party, how tf did I forget about this band?!? In 2022 they STILL going hard 🤙🔥

[@bepaali]

The guitar player is one of the best I've ever seen.. in this song he leaves me watching in awe..

[@uwabami]

若い頃にすごく聴いてて、急に思い出して聴きにきたけど、やっぱりかっこいい。

[@69JMAN420]

I feel fully comfortable in saying this is my favourite song of all time

[@roboto_]

the lyrics of this are kojima levels of prophecy

[@willisthadogsbollucks2677]

The dudes a fan of the band fun fact

[@Mahami92]

This video and song came out almost 20 years ago... And the message of it, sadly, STILL holds up. 🙃🙃🙃

[@davepowell7168]

♻️ thru my old stuff and finding gems like this track is marvellous

[@007Fusiion]

The opening sets the tone so well. Miss the Bloc Party in this form.

[@doomsdaydanceparty7646]

+007Fusiion ya dude the closest thing to some thing like this or like silent alarm (bc weekend in the city didnt have anymore songs like this on it), was four and that came out 4 years ago

[@zynel413]

@@doomsdaydanceparty7646 wait, so the album Four came out four years ago at your time, and now this comment is four years old, so that means that Four is eight years old, which is the double of four. Bro.

[@SmokeyJoe4991]

This song got me into music thank you Bloc Party :)

[@bradtsunami]

***** It's spelled "hommus"

[@w_observer]

Ah... I miss 2007 so much. And this song has increased my longing for this year.

[@WisconsinParkour]

So glad this popped up in ny feed to watch again! Still a banger in 2024.

[@tylerbarnick8750]

The beginning of the video gets me so hyped for what's to come, and then when the song is over it fades away showing the representation of sticking inside the enclosed circle we all put ourselves in when we try to keep out of the world around us...

[@freckleptic]

this is and has always been one of my favourite songs. its genious.

[@yorenfromabove]

This vid is actually really artistic, the camera points are brilliant, and how the director chose to have no climax at all is for this song genious. For instance take a good look at the first shots of Kele and Matt/drumkit.

[@danielevans1201]

Can't believe this was 11 years ago, I loved this band. We need more bands like these, if not then we need more bloc party

[@417iszazaheaven]

Can't believe this comment was 5 years ago. We need more comments like this.

[@animalswildlife6109]

I can’t believe this was 15 years ago. This is insane.

[@Hedgeknight420]

These guys had a bunch of good songs , they were always being played at parties

[@83mosco]

Can't believe I am taking my daughter and friend to see Paramore. Which is great considering they have been putting out music over twenty years. But I found out BLOC PARTY is touring with them is such sweet icing on the cake. I am so excited to not only introduce them to my daughter but see them live all at once. Only 3 more days!!!

[@mayhemsheep3013]

this band is underrated

[@melissam8546]

How was this 15 years ago 😮 Takes me right back to being 16 years old.

[@JeremiahPinkard]

These fellas are musical geniuses. Those lyrics are just tops.

[@isaach4695]

Very relevant right now

[@strawberrybleach7715]

+Salamander Man build a wall

[@modelotime8225]

+rocky skate Because of all the recent terrorist acts that have been going on.

[@TheFe3]

Possibly more so right now.

[@mabdinur85]

Yeah totally agree ... was zoned out listening and the words seemed relevant; checked the lyrics and was like dude were they time travelling?

[@kittentalons]

Same. Never fully looked up the lyrics til now....wow.

[@Octavianus2]

All I want is The Foals and Bloc Party make song together, it would be epic af

[@Wick3DSteely]

What a coincidence! I recently randomly picked Holy Fire and Silent Alarms from a shop couple of months back. Would definitely go great together!

[@JMB_11]

That would be amazing

[@michaelk2025]

the drums in this song blow my mind

[@r4z0rzofficial]

why music isn't like this anymore?

[@litete2512]

You tell me youre the musician

[@rikgarrelt1613]

20 years after it came out and the lyrics are more relatable than ever. Crazy world

[@littleclone36]

2022 and still rocking on this.

[@xHearterx]

I love his voice and his accent omg the british accent is so cuttteeeee

[@servit0r]

Great song and message

[@MpanzuSolos]

Absolutely

[@themongol1475]

the paranoia is real and our countries have been sold out by our politicians.

[@jan279]

Bloc Party might be my favorite among the 2000s indie rockers, the synergy of this band was incredible.

[@asktomned]

i saw this live finally last weekend this very time in KL, Future Music. Mindblowing how those 4 guys create the same accuracy, sound and tones live. excellent live band too like i'd hoped all these years. falling more in love with four now! it's brilliant. typical bloc party catchy genius.

[@AmirRazan]

Kuala Lumpur?

[@mtr801]

I really don't like how well the lyrics have aged...

[@GhettoDigga]

This song is insane! Would have made Silent Alarm an even more amazing album if it was in it. Best song on Weekend in the City

[@craigandrews8809]

get a grip ya fanny

[@Bigboss-fr2kg]

Always really rated the guitarist of Bloc party can’t remember his name but so underrated

[@Agentohyeah]

Russell

[@zynel413]

Yeah everyone forgets about Gordon (Bassist, backing vocals, keyboards) and Russell (lead guitarist) and always focus on Kele and Matt.

[@lancebuttercream9817]

Sure do wish Bloc Party was more appreciated/recognized in America.

[@OlafProt]

2024 and just saw them in Belfast. I can testify they are still utterly bewitching. SUCH a vital band who refuse to be constrained by the ideas of "indie guitar" music.

[@HACHIAttack]

For those british men and women who were victimized by this recent terror attacks, I hope all of you were okay. God bless everyone of you and stay strong. ~ Love, Philippines

[@isabellavaldez9928]

This song gives me eargasms

[@FallonFell]

Isabella Valdez literally same

[@bryanlopezfigueroa9875]

2021 y los sigo escuchando, larga vida a Bloc Party, lástima que no estén Matt ni Gordon

[@twotreesseotwotreesmarketing]

Have been listening to this playlist on repeat for about a week now while we work...good job peeps!

[@wolninho8306]

no one here talking about Crystal Castles, so shoutout to them for revealing this song for me

[@strider4176]

Thump up if you still listen to this song 2015

[@Anhjje]

strider4176 why? What's the big deal?

[@giovanbattistafichera8439]

strider4176 It's 2025 and I'm listening to this song.

[@sydeston]

strider4176 Never stopped

[@calebcrittenden]

this song isn't even that old like wut

[@richardmaulen9436]

+strider4176 2016 and will still listen to this song. Good music transcends time.

[@WhiiWhoo]

1st listen: "Wtf is this?!" 5th listen: "Hmm, 1 more time.." 10th listen: "GOOD GUITAR WORK. AWESOME SONG :D"

[@gavinparton2863]

Bloc party for life ❤

[@DogLabel]

Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve witnessed geniuses. Just live with it.

[@bloomerz94]

this deserves so much more views...pure unbelievable

[@LPZ714]

2019 and still rockin

[@FenyrStrive]

0:37 OMG this sound is epic!!! >:D

[@rihannabanana23]

Right I thought the same thing !

[@almightybudda]

Makes me feel old realizing that this was 7 years ago...

[@arkjmaster750]

10

[@kerosenemh]

13

[@diagonals792]

Honestly this version of bloc party made the best music. Amazing track after amazing track..

[@ChristAirOnFlat]

I just realized how relevant these lyrics are here in the U.S. in 2024. I hadn't heard this song in years.

[@hugofilipe8184]

Orgasmo nos ouvidos...Música de Rei!

[@murilo.marques]

Os BRs estão em todos os cantos. Sempre tem uns com bom gosto.

[@pedeformigaformiga1965]

@@murilo.marques euuu

[@meganstocks1078]

Im in love with this song

[@luisjose1312]

ErMahGawd ItsDaLawdOBacon listen to the crystal castles remix, way better if you ask me.

[@meganstocks1078]

Eduardo Torres ok I will, thanks for telling me

[@luisjose1312]

ErMahGawd ItsDaLawdOBacon tell me if you liked it.

[@TheN0odles]

That drum beat at the beginning though....

[@warofmankind]

TheN0odles yeah this drummer was one of the best drummers for me dude was so talented probably still is

[@riddypr]

I think losing Matt Tong played a big part in Bloc Party's decline in quality. However, their newest single shows some promise in my opinion.

[@wafflemysquirrel]

Saw them in concert on Saturday... freakin' awesome.

[@kasabianbass]

The bass guitar is amazing in this!! :D

[@HACHIAttack]

If I'm not mistaken, is this related to the London Bombings a decade ago?

[@tomahawkANDscopZ]

+Vaas Montenegro Yeah he said alot of this album was about things like that, i think he brought up the london bombings specifically in an interview

[@RayyanKhanRayyanKhan]

"the bombs explode on the 30 bus" that was the bomb exploded in 2005 in those attacks

[@modernmistyk4341]

+yache good call my friend

[@hermiscoots]

+Yache People from my dad's offices were killed in those attacks you buffoon.

[@abbadabbacabba]

+Edward Hermitage banter

[@Moses_Wept]

Used to drive home every Saturday night after work with this pumping out so loud the whole car was vibrating -- suddenly at 90 mph, not good!

[@ItsJaseShawty]

I love seeing black people in rock.

[@colcol599]

+Jayden Jackson He's like a little modern day hendrix.

[@IPODsify]

+Jayden Jackson its the white man that stole the music, now a brothers taking it back

[@ItsJaseShawty]

Not even close this is like political electro punk Hendrix is phycidelic hard rock I think you're just saying that because of his race.

[@colcol599]

Akihito Da Grandaddy of Japan You can't steal the idea of music. Jayden Jackson And no shit it's because of his race, he doesn't have to be a fucking clone of him to be LIKE him.

[@ItsJaseShawty]

+colcol599 all i was saying was they sound and look very different

[@theblackmoonofghost]

I wish I loved this song. I've been listening to it for 3 days now & still can't decide whether I like it or not.

[@poojam7025]

Omg I think Bloc Party is my new favorite band. Seriously every song I have clicked on sounds amazing!

[@mariaclarasgontijo]

To com vontade de chorar de tao bom 😢 queria ouvir todas às vezes como se fosse a primeira

[@PesdeformigaFormiga-yr6tf]

Na epoca baixei no cd essaa musica nostalgia boa