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by Asma Gaba ![]() Bad Blood (2013) is Bastille’s- a London indie band- debut album. Their first studio album already showcases the musical abilities of the band. The album overall gives off an indie vibe, but they infuse pop elements throughout their songs. Some songs even sound as if they were recorded live; Dan Smith (the singer) has an extremely organic voice that has become Bastille’s trademark. Most of the songs on the album have a beat you can sway to- not quite upbeat, but not somber either. Bastille’s music seems to have happy undertones, but after a closer listen, the songs turn out to be almost tear-inducing. Bad Blood talks of love, loss, failure, and trying to become our best person. “Pompeii”, “Bad Blood”, “Laura Palmer” and “Weight Of Living, Part 2” are perfect examples of songs that have upbeat music but are much sadder than the slow songs of the album- in my opinion. The slower songs on the album all sound as if they were
recorded live- the energy of the songs give off a newly minted aura. The instruments in the background sound louder, as does Smith’s voice. “Oblivion”, “Overjoyed”, “These Streets” and “Daniel in the Den” all sound like a live performance, similar to an acoustic concert. Overall, Bad Blood is an extraordinary album. It’s the perfect album to listen to on a rainy day or to study with. There’s a song that will fit perfectly in all of your favorite playlists. Three years later, and Bad Blood is an album I have much love for. My favorites from the album have to be a tie between “Things We Lost in the Fire” and “Bad Blood”. If you haven’t given indie music a try, Bastille is the perfect place to begin! Bastille’s second album, Wild World is set for a September 9 th , 2016 release.
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