Bloc Party have admitted their new album bears similarities to Coldplay, as the band attempt to crack the American mainstream market.
'A Weekend In The City' is the follow-up to 2005's post-punk revivalist 'Silent Alarm' debut, with new single 'The Prayer' already signalling a sonic deviation for the four-piece.Bassist Gordon Moakes told Billboard, "It's got everything that makes a Coldplay song, plus more. It has a lush sound without being too syrupy."
The sound and themes developed on the new album are reported to be more introspective, with vocalist Kele Okerke being more direct with his lyrics.
"I wanted to make something that could be more easily understood, without dumbing it down," the singer said.
'A Weekend In The City' is released in early February.
