'Hymns' marks the rebirth of Bloc Party. After 16 years of existence, a myriad of world tours, awards, and 4 studio albums later, Kele Okereke and Russel Lissack are back with a host of new features. At the forefront, a new lineup has formed around the two founding members. Bloc Party has welcomed Justin Harris on bass and the young Louise Bartie to replace Matt Tong on drums. With this renewal, the quartet takes the opportunity to inject a new dynamic into their music. More electronic than previous albums, 'Hymns' explores new sonic territories while retaining the powerful guitar lines that have been the signature of Bloc Party since the beginning. 'Hymns' is a meeting place and a prospect that will appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers.