Top tracks — play these first
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Bad Blood — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of heartbreak and resilience, featuring an infectious chorus that showcases Bastille's signature sound.
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Haunt (demo) — This demo version adds a raw edge to the polished production of the album, highlighting the band's early songwriting prowess and emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic anthems with introspective moments, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving beats and anthemic choruses, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several tracks, such as 'Oblivion' and 'Flaws', incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture.
- The album closes with two quieter songs, 'Weight of Living, Pt. I' and 'Laughter Lines', which shift the mood to a more reflective tone.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album established Bastille's reputation and brought them wider recognition.
- Themes
- heartbreak resilience· post-EP transition
- Career context
- Released on August 17, 2012, 'Bad Blood' was Bastille's debut studio album, following their successful EPs that garnered attention in the UK. At this point, the band was transitioning from underground success to mainstream recognition, building off tracks like 'Pompeii' which would later propel them to stardom.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chvrches· M83· Ellie Goulding
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bad Blood 3:31
- 2 Haunt (demo) 2:51
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Bones of What You Believe
Chvrches
Shares anthemic synth-pop sound and introspective lyrics exploring resilience and personal struggles.
Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
M83
Features lush synth landscapes and emotional depth, creating a similar atmospheric experience of longing.
Vessel
Twenty One Pilots
Combines electronic elements with introspective themes of heartbreak and resilience in a dynamic sonic palette.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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