Beat the Devil's Tattoo
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club · 2010
75 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
A gritty fusion of bluesy rock and haunting melodies that captures the band's raw intensity.
Why this album works
'Beat the Devil's Tattoo' received positive reviews from critics, landing on several year-end lists and reinforcing the band's reputation within the alternative rock scene. The album peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, demonstrating its solid commercial performance despite not reaching mainstream heights.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'Beat the Devil's Tattoo' marked Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's fifth studio album, following their 2007 release 'Baby 81'. At this point, the band had been navigating a turbulent period with lineup changes and a shifting sound, aiming to blend their signature garage rock style with more introspective themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beat the Devil’s Tattoo Standout 3:47
- 2 Conscience Killer Standout 3:45
- 3 Bad Blood 5:09
- 4 War Machine 3:57
- 5 Sweet Feeling 3:25
- 6 Evol 5:53
- 7 Mama Taught Me Better Standout 4:46
- 8 River Styx 3:53
- 9 The Toll 3:38
- 10 Aya 5:37
- 11 Shadow’s Keeper 6:11
- 12 Long Way Down 4:33
- 13 Half‐State 10:19
- 14 1:51 5:35
- 15 Martyr 5:12
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