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Blood Sport
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 25 Ratings

  • Summary: The band that gave us alt-radio hit "6 Underground" returns with a third album, although their second (1999's 'Splinter') failed to secure U.S. distribution. Guitarist Chris Corner now handles lead vocals, replacing the departed Kelli Dayton.

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On My Own- Alone (from The Movie Bloodsport)
He hurts to find he failed the test Knowing that you gave your best As your friend I'll never Let you down I know you didn't mean to leave me On my... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. CultureDose.net
    80
    The band continues with a strong electronic feel without compromising the integrity of good, raw musicianship.
  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. 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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  4. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    Once a trip-hop outfit with a female singer, [Sneaker Pimps are] now a mopey synth-pop quartet aimed at everyone's hidden goth teen. [3 May 2002, p.88]
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  5. Q Magazine
    40
    Has only occasional flashes of inspiration. [Jan 2002, p.107]
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  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    40
    Further success should elude them. That, it seems, is firmly restricted to the past.
  7. Vibe
    30
    Sounds like a watered-down Pearl Jam spiked with a drum machine and a couple of extra synths. [Feb 2002, p.123]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. ctcropley
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    One of the most underrated albums of all time. It blends trip-hop, alternative rock, and pop masterfully.
  2. JulieK
    Sep 7, 2005
    10
    The Sneaker Pimps are just the most interesting band to me today. Corner's voice is sublime, it can make you feel a large panel of The Sneaker Pimps are just the most interesting band to me today. Corner's voice is sublime, it can make you feel a large panel of emotions. And this album is just their best (with Splinter). Excellent !… Expand
  4. ZilvinasN
    Jun 9, 2003
    10
    excelent!
  5. 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.… Expand
  6. IgorC.
    Sep 12, 2002
    9
    Chris Corner is really charismatic singer and their live show is unforgetable. the new album is not dissapointment for me.
  7. 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… Expand
  8. RobbieC
    Oct 4, 2007
    9
    I love this record. It's even better than their first two. The beats and sound effects are really interesting, if not entirely original. I love this record. It's even better than their first two. The beats and sound effects are really interesting, if not entirely original. Their used well and the lyrical themes and hooks are awesome. A great dark-pop album.… Expand

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