Breezeblocks
alt-J · 2012
9 min · 2 tracks · indie pop · indie rock · art rock
A quirky blend of folk and electronic elements, layered with enigmatic lyrics and infectious melodies.
Breezeblocks is a single by alt-J, released in 2012. A quirky blend of folk and electronic elements, layered with enigmatic lyrics and infectious melodies. 'Breezeblocks' gained significant attention, reaching number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and earning critical acclaim for its innovative sound. The song's distinctive blend of genres influenced a wave of indie artists and contributed to alt-J's recognition as a leading band in the art rock movement. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Breezeblocks sound like?
A quirky blend of folk and electronic elements, layered with enigmatic lyrics and infectious melodies. Rooted in indie pop and indie rock.
What makes Breezeblocks by alt-J notable?
'Breezeblocks' gained significant attention, reaching number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and earning critical acclaim for its innovative sound. The song's distinctive blend of genres influenced a wave of indie artists and contributed to alt-J's recognition as a leading band in the art rock movement. When 'Breezeblocks' was released in May 2012, alt-J was still riding the wave of their debut album 'An Awesome Wave', which had come out just a year prior. This track became one of their signature songs, highlighting their unique sound as they began to gain traction in the indie music scene.
How many songs are on Breezeblocks?
Breezeblocks has 2 tracks, running approximately 9 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Breezeblocks Standout 3:47
- 2 Breezeblocks (Tom Vek's SFX remix) Standout 5:23
Release Date
May 18, 2012
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
9 min 10 sec
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