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Blooddrunk

Children of Bodom · 2008

6 min · 2 tracks · melodic death metal

A relentless blend of melodic hooks and aggressive riffs, wrapped in a dark atmosphere that defines modern melodic death metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Blooddrunk — The title track encapsulates the album’s essence, merging intense guitar work with catchy choruses that highlight the band's signature style.
  • →
    Lookin' Out My Backdoor — This cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival's classic adds a unique twist, showcasing the band's versatility while maintaining their heavy sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong compositions and solid production but lacks some cohesion due to its length and repetitive elements.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks maintaining a fast-paced rhythm that emphasizes aggressive guitar riffs.
  • Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with melodic hooks interspersed among the heavier sections.
  • Several tracks incorporate keyboard melodies that complement the guitar work, adding layers to the overall sound.
  • The last three tracks exhibit a slight drop in tempo, allowing for a more reflective conclusion to the album.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Blooddrunk 4:07
  • 2 Lookin' Out My Backdoor 2:08

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