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Review: Alpha Games is the sixth studio album from perennial millennial indie heroes Bloc Party. It's been six years since their last record, Hymns, so what has happened to Kele Okereke's band in that time? Notably, the line-up now features Justin Harris and Louise Bartle and this is the first record they had a direct influence on the songwriting. Listening to lead single 'Traps', there's a fierce urgency which positively leaps out of the speakers. The rhythm section rushes, and Okereke cavorts across the top with a theatrical performance which shows off his range perfectly. There's no doubt they'll be lighting up indie dancefloors and festivals alike as they ride the energy of this album into the great wide world this summer.