: The band gained traction after handing a demo to Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Radio 1's Steve Lamacq, eventually choosing the independent label Wichita Recordings to maintain creative control. 2. Lyrical Themes & Meaning
: "Banquet" frequently appears on "Best of the 2000s" lists and is credited with encouraging a generation of indie artists (like Foals and Two Door Cinema Club) to push sonic boundaries. Bloc Party – Banquet
: Directed by AlexandLiane , this version features the band performing in front of a rotating crowd of people, alternating between full colour and stark black-and-white. : The band gained traction after handing a