Bloodrock 2 cover

Released 56 years ago this October

Bloodrock 2

Bloodrock · 1970

43 min · 8 tracks · hard rock

A gritty blend of hard rock and theatrical storytelling that twists familiar tropes into haunting narratives.

Top tracks — play these first

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    D.O.A. — This track stands out for its chilling narrative about the aftermath of a fatal car crash, capturing the darker edge of Bloodrock's lyrical content.
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    Cheater — With its brooding intensity and powerful vocals, Cheater exemplifies the band's ability to blend heavy instrumentation with emotive storytelling.
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    Children's Heritage — This song contrasts soft melodies with poignant lyrics, offering a reflective commentary on generational struggles and identity that resonates throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

44 /100
Lowland
Higher than 4% of albums we've rated

Bloodrock 2 combines hard rock with theatrical storytelling, featuring dynamic shifts and dark themes throughout its tracks.

What we noticed

  • The lyrics often explore dark themes and narratives, with songs like 'Cheater' and 'Sable and Pearl' using vivid imagery to convey their messages.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

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 Lucky in the Morning 5:47
  • 2 Cheater 6:52
  • 3 Sable and Pearl 4:58
  • 4 Fallin' 4:05
  • 5 Children's Heritage 3:34
  • 6 Dier Not a Lover 4:10
  • 7 D.O.A. 8:30
  • 8 Fancy Space Odyssey 5:10

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