Bad Blood (Blood on the Dance Floor album)

Bad Blood is the sixth studio album by US electronica duo Blood on the Dance Floor, released internationally on September 3, 2013. Although not reaching the same success as their previous effort, Evolution, it is their second-best selling release to date, peaking at No. 137 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.[1]

Bad Blood
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 3, 2013
Recorded2012–2013
Length45:05
LabelDark Fantasy
Blood on the Dance Floor chronology
The Revolution Pack
(2012)
Bad Blood
(2013)
Blood Unplugged
(2013)
Singles from Bad Blood
  1. "I Refuse to Sink (Fuck the Fame!)"
    Released: February 19, 2013
  2. "Something Grimm"
    Released: July 2, 2013

Background

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At the beginning of 2013, there were major rumors claiming Blood on the Dance Floor had split when they withdrew from the Soundwave Festival. However, it turned out to be a hoax.[2][3] Vanity completely denied all rumors of Blood on the Dance Floor disestablishing.[2] In 2020, the 10th track of this album titled "Something Grimm" was brought up as plagiarism of the 2006 track "The Last Night" by Christian alternative rock band Skillet on the album Comatose.

The group released Bad Blood on September 3, 2013.[4] On February 18, 2013, the lead single "I Refuse to Sink! (Fuck the Fame)" was released,[3] followed by the second single "Crucified By Your Lies",[5] followed by the third single, "Something Grimm", on July 2, 2013.[6]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [7]

David Jeffries from AllMusic gave the album a mixed-to-positive review, noting the lyrics referring to lead singer Dahvie Vanity's rape allegations, and gave both positive and negative comments towards the themes the album addresses. He concluded his review by crediting the band's growth, saying "Bad Blood is better than before, or at least, bloodier."[7]

Track listing

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Standard edition
No.TitleLength
1."Unchained"4:16
2."I Refuse to Sink"4:00
3."Bad Blood"3:21
4."Always & Forever"4:28
5."Fake Is the New Trend" (featuring Haley Rose)2:54
6."Damaged"3:34
7."Bohemyth"3:53
8."Divided We Fall"3:29
9."Crucified by Your Lies"4:24
10."Something Grimm"3:49
11."Redeemer"3:40
12."Mourning Star" (featuring Haley Rose)3:43
13."Everyone Dies Alone"0:23
Deluxe edition
No.TitleLength
14."Sick Sad World"4:33
15."Revenge Will Have Its Day"3:59
Deluxe edition bonus DVD
No.TitleLength
1."Bad Blood documentary"61:35
iTunes censored edition[citation needed]
No.TitleLength
8."Divided We Fall" (alternate/censored version; no longer available)3:29

Charts

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Chart performance for Bad Blood
Chart (2012) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[8] 137
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[9] 2
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[10] 29

References

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  1. ^ "Blood on the Dance Floor | Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Blood on the Dance Floor Not Breaking Up Despite Rumors". Zack Zarillo. February 19, 2013.
  3. ^ a b "DAMMIT: Blood On The Dance Floor Deny Break Up Rumors; Release New Single". Under the Gun Review. February 19, 2013.
  4. ^ "Blood on the Dance Floor Confirm New Album". Alter the Press!. February 2013.
  5. ^ "Blood On The Dance Floor Release New Song; Liken Themselves To Christ & Address Rape Allegations". Under the Gun Review. March 13, 2013.
  6. ^ "Blood On The Dance Floor Release New Song "Something Grimm"". Alter the Press!. July 2013.
  7. ^ a b Jeffries, David. "Review: Bad Blood - Blood on the Dance Floor Allmusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  8. ^ "Blood on the Dance Floor Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  9. ^ "Blood on the Dance Floor Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  10. ^ "Blood on the Dance Floor Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2020.