Blood
Juliana Hatfield · 2021
33 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A visceral exploration of emotional turmoil layered with raw guitar riffs and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Shame of Love — This opening track sets the tone for the album, featuring poignant lyrics that delve into the complexities of love and self-acceptance.
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Mouthful of Blood — With its powerful imagery and intense instrumentation, this track captures the album's theme of grappling with pain and resilience.
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Suck It Up — This song stands out for its biting commentary on societal expectations, delivered through catchy hooks and an infectious rhythm.
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Dead Weight — The reflective nature of this track highlights Hatfield's introspection, making it a notable moment in the album where vulnerability takes center stage.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but remains niche within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, with softer verses leading into explosive choruses, particularly evident in 'Mouthful of Blood'.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- raw honesty in personal struggles
- emotional release through jagged riffs
- short tracks for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Blood is Juliana Hatfield's tenth studio album, released in 2021, during a period of renewed creative energy following her 2019 album, Weird. This album reflects her continued evolution as an artist while tapping into themes of vulnerability and personal experience that have characterized her work throughout the decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Liz Phair· Veruca Salt· The Breeders
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Shame of Love 4:48
- 2 Gorgon 3:47
- 3 Nightmary 2:54
- 4 Had a Dream 2:56
- 5 Splinter 2:58
- 6 Suck It Up 3:10
- 7 Chunks 3:05
- 8 Mouthful of Blood 3:07
- 9 Dead Weight 3:33
- 10 Torture 3:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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