Blood Sport
by Sneaker Pimps
Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Launch.com
    70
    Save for a few heavy-handed tracks, such as the lame religion-as-porn clunker "Blue Movie" and the drag of "Loreta Young Silks," the disc offers a satisfyingly rich aural texture.
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  2. Mixer
    70
    The crunchy guitars that underpinned some of the tracks on X are now up front, giving the whole collection the feel of early Manchester bands like Happy Mondays. [Feb 2002, p.74]
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  3. CultureDose.net
    80
    The band continues with a strong electronic feel without compromising the integrity of good, raw musicianship.

Awards & Rankings

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#78 Most Discussed Album of 2002
37
#37 Most Shared Album of 2002

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. mistamiiDE
    May 19, 2023
    9
    Sneaker Pimps as a stealth fighter under the radar of the late 90s. After the highly known Debut Trip Hop Album "BecomingX" two more cd´s wereSneaker Pimps as a stealth fighter under the radar of the late 90s. After the highly known Debut Trip Hop Album "BecomingX" two more cd´s were released arround the Millenium Year. From this sprang some absolutely wonderful songs in Electro-Alternative Rock-Dance style with extraordinary, soul-breaking, self reflecting lyrics like as a ghost of Kurt Cobain &Co. "Bloodsport" was one of it. I love it, just like the predecessor "Splinter". I always whish me a remaster of this two CDs… Full Review »
  2. ctcropley
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    One of the most underrated albums of all time. It blends trip-hop, alternative rock, and pop masterfully.
  3. sn0rcha
    Sep 18, 2017
    10
    I have no idea why this album gets such a low review score. It's easily the second best album from the band and one of the best of theI have no idea why this album gets such a low review score. It's easily the second best album from the band and one of the best of the generation, compulsory listening.… Full Review »
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