Description
A decade has passed, yet the debut album of Royal Blood pulsates with an energy that defies the very concept of time. It’s not merely an album; it’s a thunderous statement, filled to the brim with monumental riffs and rhythms that hit you like a freight train. The genius of Royal Blood lies not just in their ability to create music that you feel in your bones but in their knack for penning down tracks that etch themselves into your memory.
From the raw, unfiltered aggression of ‘Figure It Out’ to the relentless drive of ‘Come On Over’, each track is a masterclass in rock music’s power to stir the soul. ‘Out Of The Black’, ‘Little Monster’, and ‘Ten Tonne Skeleton’ aren’t just songs; they are anthems, each carrying the flag of Royal Blood’s unique sound into the annals of rock history. These tracks are the pillars of their live performances, setting stages ablaze with their frenetic energy and securing their place in the hearts of fans worldwide.
But Royal Blood isn’t just about the hits. The ’10th Anniversary Edition’ of their debut album is a treasure trove for fans and newcomers alike. It’s a deep dive into the band’s formative years, featuring four b-sides that shine a light on their breadth and depth as musicians. Among these, the deep cut fan favourites ‘One Trick Party’ and ‘Hole’ stand out, offering a glimpse into the band’s more experimental side.
What makes this anniversary edition truly special, however, is the inclusion of the previously unreleased ‘Sleeptalker’ and Tom Dalgety’s original mix of ‘Ten Tonne Skeleton’. These pieces add layers to the Royal Blood story, offering insights into their creative process and evolution as artists.
The collection is rounded off with five live recordings from 2015, a testament to the band’s electrifying presence on stage. These tracks, including three from their first main stage performance at the Reading Festival, capture the essence of a Royal Blood live show – raw, unapologetic, and utterly captivating.
Ten years on, Royal Blood’s debut album stands as a monumental release in the rock genre, embodying the spirit of rebellion and the relentless pursuit of musical excellence. With the ’10th Anniversary Edition’, we’re invited to celebrate this milestone, to rediscover the album that started it all, and to look forward to what the future holds for a band that has already left an indelible mark on the music world.
As we reflect on the past decade and the journey of Royal Blood, it’s clear that their impact goes beyond the notes and the lyrics. They’ve inspired a generation to pick up instruments, to embrace their unique voices, and to challenge the status quo. Here’s to ten years of Royal Blood, and here’s to many more years of their groundbreaking music.
Track Listing
- Out of the Black
- Come On Over
- Figure It Out
- You Can Be So Cruel
- Blood Hands
- Little Monster
- Loose Change
- Careless
- Ten Tonne Skeleton
- Better Stranger
- One Trick Pony
- You Want Me
- Love and Leave It Alone
- Sleeptalker
- Hole
- Ten Tonne Skeleton (TD Mix)
- Figure It Out (T In the Park 2015)
- Loose Change (Reading 2015)
- Little Monster (Reading 2015)
- Better Strangers (Bonnaroo 2015)
- Out Of The Black (Reading 2015)
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