What makes Battleground by The Wanted notable?

'Battleground' debuted at number five on the UK Albums Chart and included the hit single 'Glad You Came,' which reached the top 10 in several countries. The album solidified The Wanted's presence in pop music during a time when boy bands were experiencing a resurgence. 'Battleground' is The Wanted's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2010. At this point in their career, the band was building on their initial success in the UK and beginning to make strides internationally, particularly in the US market.

Who is Battleground for?

Battleground works well if you're into upbeat anthems for celebration, steady grooves for dancing and feel-good tracks for road trips.

How many songs are on Battleground?

Battleground has 11 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Battleground

The Wanted · 2011

37 min · 11 tracks · popular music

An upbeat blend of dance-pop and R&B, filled with anthemic choruses and infectious energy.

Spotify Apple Music YouTube Music

YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Why this album works

'Battleground' debuted at number five on the UK Albums Chart and included the hit single 'Glad You Came,' which reached the top 10 in several countries. The album solidified The Wanted's presence in pop music during a time when boy bands were experiencing a resurgence.

Best for: upbeat anthems for celebration steady grooves for dancing feel-good tracks for road trips
Context: 'Battleground' is The Wanted's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2010. At this point in their career, the band was building on their initial success in the UK and beginning to make strides internationally, particularly in the US market.
Stylistic neighbors: Radiohead· Ellie Goulding· Labrinth· Robbie Williams· Marina Diamandis· Lily Allen· Blur· Gorillaz