Is Blooddrunk a good place to start with Children of Bodom?

Yes, Blooddrunk is recommended as a starting point for new Children of Bodom listeners. A furious blend of melodic death metal and aggressive riffs that captures the chaotic energy of a relentless party. Released on April 9, 2008, 'Blooddrunk' is the sixth studio album from Children of Bodom, showcasing the band during their commercial peak. Following the success of 'Are You Dead Yet?', this album further cemented their status in the metal scene while introducing more intricate songwriting and production techniques.

Who is Blooddrunk for?

Blooddrunk works well if you're into steady intensity throughout listening, aggressive energy for workout sessions and darkly whimsical lyrical exploration.

How many songs are on Blooddrunk?

Blooddrunk has 21 tracks, running approximately 83 minutes.

Blooddrunk

Children of Bodom · 2008

83 min · 21 tracks · melodic death metal

A furious blend of melodic death metal and aggressive riffs that captures the chaotic energy of a relentless party.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Blooddrunk — The title track embodies the album’s themes of excess and chaos, blending intense guitar work with catchy hooks that exemplify Children of Bodom's signature style.
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Done With Everything, Die for Nothing — This track stands out for its aggressive tempo shifts and introspective lyrics, offering a candid look at disillusionment that resonates deeply with listeners.
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Hellhounds on My Trail Start here — Opening with an exhilarating riff, this song sets a high-energy tone for the album, showcasing blistering solos and tight musicianship that fans have come to expect.

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
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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.

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

prefer soft, relaxing sounds
seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Established wider recognition following the success of previous albums.
Themes: excessive nightlife· disillusionment with fame· chaotic revelry
Career context: Released on April 9, 2008, 'Blooddrunk' is the sixth studio album from Children of Bodom, showcasing the band during their commercial peak. Following the success of 'Are You Dead Yet?', this album further cemented their status in the metal scene while introducing more intricate songwriting and production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors: Insomnium· Dark Tranquillity· Amon Amarth