Bad Blood
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Bad Blood
Bad Blood (stylised as "B D BLOOD") is the debut studio album by British band Bastille. It was released on 4 March 2013 in the United Kingdom, and on 3 September 2013 in the United States, and features the singles "Overjoyed", "Bad Blood", "Flaws", "Pompeii", "Laura Palmer" and "Things We Lost in the Fire". The album was recorded in London and produced by lead-singer, Dan Smith, and Mark Crew. Wikipedia
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COS
Bad Blood isn’t a total loss. Tracks like “Get Home” earn points for breaking from form.
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Sputnik Music
more than anything else; they’re grand and bold, but evoke a calm wisdom and modesty.
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BBC
Bad Blood is a really gratifying debut that feels like a solution.
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The gaurdian
He has spruced up the formula that has dominated mainstream pop-rock for more than a decade.
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NME
As much identity as a Facebook commenter without a profile picture.
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Pop Matters
A debut that's as infectious as it is dramatically powerful.
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Berklee Groove
Recommended? …Yes.
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Daily Cougar
A well-executed anthology that satisfies the listener looking for immense variety and range
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Independent
But their plastic sound presents a puzzle – why do they settle for second, or even third-rate radio-fillers when they appear capable of much more?
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Drowned in Sound
Fans of the big pop chorus and powerful male lead vocal should snap this up
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Renowned for Sound
They are here for the long haul, and I for one could not be happier.
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Nessymon
They’ve produced songs with memorable hooks and refrains and incorporated classic production techniques
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BBM
Once you see past the high production value you’ll realise it’s just a polished off pop record presented in a dark and mysterious manner
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Muxic Beats
Over all the album has got some really good tracks with a lot of great lyrics
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WSS Paper
I started to think that this band is worth listening to.And boy, it was.
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Best New Bands
This album is an extremely successful example of pop music.
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The Rider
The quirky, male-vocal, neo-rock band has become a commodity
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Creative Disc
Each track comes with a captivating and overall fused as an album that is not boring at all
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The West Review
It’s an enjoyable listen and will entertain a wide audience.
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Her Campus
To be honest its catchy synths are a pleasant change to the somewhat bland monotone tendencies of some self- coined “indie-pop” bands.
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SQ Magazine
Although this debut is far from perfect, it’s a solid step on the road to greatness.
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Daily Bruin
Artistry and infectious happiness to offer a small musical treat to the ears of indie-pop audiences all over the world.
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Clark Chronicle
Offers a perfect combination of characteristics that make up a great pop band.
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The Reporter
Bringing back album music, elevating the pop genre from its bubblegum restraints and mass produced ways.
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Swisely
I know I’m grateful. “Pompeii” was the smash hit single.
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University Observer
This first offering is definitely worth a listen; it oozes potential and modern day musical intelligence
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Hebron Hawkeye
Overall, Bastille’s first album is a great mix of fun and talent.
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Music OMH
What can you really learn from it, except that he’s a very good songwriter?
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Golden Plec
Bastille have produced a classic pop album for a new generation.
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Pop Bang Boom
Everything about ‘Bad Blood’ is dramatic.
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FHS Today
A unique style for the up-and-coming alternative band Bastille, a refreshing change from the one-dimensional pop songs which dominate the radio.
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BBM
There are moments that shine, but on the whole it’s just a couple of hit singles accompanied by a few album fillers.
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The West Review
It’s an enjoyable listen and will entertain a wide audience.
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Lyric Discorde
Don’t we all want to keep wanting more?
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The Only Music Blog
This album though displays they are more than one big radio single.
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Fortitude
To create an abundance of songs that fit together on such a nicely flowing record
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Live 4 Ever
A well crafted and varied set of tracks make for a supremely encouraging debut where no song outstays its welcome.
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Jam Spreader
An example of all these elements of Bastille coming to work, with it’s harmonizing vocals and tribal drum beats flowing against a electronic backdrop.
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Daily Star
It’s irresistibly cute and gets the blood pumping.
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Campus
Bastille’s debut is a fine example of why they are tipped for big things this year!
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The College View
Bad Blood is full of contrasts, but it works to create a refreshing blend.
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Yuppee
A well-made and absolutely stunning debut album
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Entertainment
There is a repetitive beauty to Bad Blood but do not limit them to just that as they are capable of so much more.
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The Chicken Fish Speaks
A great new band who I hope to hear more from soon.
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Source Magazine
Bad Blood is an absolute corker of a first album, highly recommended.
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Stuff
Overall this album is a great listen
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SQ Magazine
Although this debut is far from perfect, it’s a solid step on the road to greatness
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Pop Fools
We like the album as it is, but we definitely don’t love it as it is.
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Elestoque
A force to be reckoned with in the music industry for its unique approach
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Bootleg Bay
A morrissey-esque quiff driven band with metaphor ridden and epic 80s sing along choruses ahoy?
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Purbalite
This new alternative band, from the U.K., offers a fresh twist on typical pop.
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Culturefly
We’re in for a real treat.
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Faded Glamour
Sleep easy, pop is in good hands.
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Firstcom
Listening through the album instills this feeling of being in an thrilling adventure
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RTE
Bastille? More like bouncy castle.
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Laut
So that it's piece by piece celebrating its entry into lighthearted sun soundtracks
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Telegraph
I hummed it all the way home.
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Young Post
Bad Blood is a strong debut; expect more hits to come
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Scot Scoop
collection of high-energy songs is a solid debut for the band
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Beverly Highlights
Earns an 8.5/10, which is an auspicious start for a brand new band. Expect greater things to come
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Motion Select
Bastille is a band I'd expect to be at Coachella, because... you know, they do fit the vibe.
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AOTY
At worst, it’s just shallow pop. I quite like this.
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Zephyrus
I think we’ll have a huge group on our hands.
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Wildcat Tales
Both pop and indie, light and dark, upbeat and sad, and make up a unique mix that similar albums lack.
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The Pearl Post
It’s one of those albums that won’t become exhausted easily, even with multiple replays
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The Grizzle
Decent debut that points the way to an even brighter future.
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Chris Penellum
It has a nice balance of ballads and upbeat indie/pop which flows nicely from start to finish.
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The Happy Hipster
Artistry and infectious happiness to offer a small musical treat to the ears of indie-pop audiences all over the world.”
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The Sonic Reverie
A set of absolute tunes.
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Mind Equals Blown
A special kind of musical moxy that’s apparent in every possible aspect of their debut album
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Spectrum Pulse
It's a 6/10 for me, and even that feels generous.
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The California Paper
Although the album depicts destruction and doomsday, the end of the world doesn’t seem so bad with when there are albums such as Bad Blood that exist.
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Niles West News
I highly recommend this album to Anyone who is a fan of songs that are thought inducing, romantic, or just simply relaxing.
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Girlscene
All in all, this is a very good album, with a nice mix of up-tempo and ballads, and a few separate songs!
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Farmers harvest
The band has unlimited potential, and has definitely started out off on a good note
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The Teen appeal
Bastille relishes in having a story for each song. Overall,
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