Released in 2013, Bloodsports marked Suede’s return after a 10-year hiatus, reasserting their signature blend of glam rock drama and Britpop sensibility. The album is taut, energetic, and brimming with the tension and melodic flair that made the band icons in the ’90s. Tracks like Barriers and It Starts And Ends With You showcase Brett Anderson’s emotive vocal delivery, while the guitar work balances raw aggression with melodic sophistication. Bloodsports is both a confident comeback and a reminder of Suede’s enduring ability to craft anthems that are dark, cinematic, and emotionally resonant.
Tracklist:
Side A:
A1. Barriers
A2. Snowblind
A3. It Starts And Ends With You
A4. Sabotage
A5. For The Strangers
Side B:
B1. Hit Me
B2. Sometimes I Feel I'll Float Away
B3. What Are You Not Telling Me?
B4. Always
B5. Faultlines
Side C:
C1. Dawn Chorus
Side D:
D1. Human Tide
Demon Records
2024
Vinyl + 7in
Red
DEMREC1181D
Deluxe Edition