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Blooddrunk

Children of Bodom · 2008

83 min · 21 tracks · melodic death metal

Blooddrunk fuses blistering melodic death metal with darkly whimsical lyrics and tight, aggressive instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady intensity throughout listening
  • aggressive energy for workout sessions
  • darkly whimsical lyrical exploration
  • engaging for long drives
  • melodic hooks that linger

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer soft, relaxing sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Blooddrunk' was released in April 2008, Children of Bodom had established themselves as a leading force in the melodic death metal scene, following their previous album, 'Are You Dead Yet?' from 2005. This release marked their sixth studio effort and continued to build on their signature blend of technical prowess and catchy melodies while also showcasing a darker lyrical approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Insomnium· Dark Tranquillity· Amon Amarth

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Hellhounds on My Trail 4:00
  • 2 Blooddrunk 4:05
  • 3 Lobodomy 4:25
  • 4 One Day You Will Cry 4:05
  • 5 Smile Pretty for the Devil 3:53
  • 6 Tie My Rope 4:14
  • 7 Done With Everything, Die for Nothing 3:30
  • 8 Banned From Heaven 5:04
  • 9 Roadkill Morning 3:39
  • 10 Ghostriders in the Sky 3:39
  • 11 Lookin' Out My Back Door 2:09

Disc 2

  • 1 Hellhounds on My Trail 3:58
  • 2 Blooddrunk 4:05
  • 3 Lobodomy 4:24
  • 4 One Day You Will Cry 4:05
  • 5 Smile Pretty for the Devil 3:54
  • 6 Tie My Rope 4:14
  • 7 Done With Everything, Die for Nothing 3:29
  • 8 Banned From Heaven 5:05
  • 9 Roadkill Morning 3:32
  • 10 Blooddrunk (video) 3:53

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