The Anthem of the Outcast

The Anthem of the Outcast
EP from Blood on the Dance Floor
Publication (s)	October 30, 2012
Label (s)	Dark Fantasy Records
Format (s)	CD, download
Genre (s)	Metalcore , rock , electro rock
Title (number)	9/12
running time	37:16 / 48:41
occupation	Dahvie Vanity : vocals Jayy from Monroe : vocals
production	Rusty Wilmot , Stevie Blacke , Brandy Wynn , Ash Costello , Matroda
chronology Clubbed to Death! The Anthem of the Outcast Bad blood
Single releases March 3, 2012 The Comeback / Hell on Heels October 10, 2012 Hell on Heels (Givin 'in to Sin) October 30, 2012 Don't want to be like you

The Anthem of the Outcast is an EP by the US band Blood on the Dance Floor , which was also marketed as a studio album in Europe . It was released on October 30, 2012.

backgrounds

After (R) Evolution , The Anthem of the Outcast is the second work by Blood on the Dance Floor, which has had an unlimited, extensive CD release. In connection with the physical release, the EP was marketed on the European market as the first studio album available there. In order to achieve a longer running length, it was decided to add all three Clubbed to Death! -EP to add. In addition, the note "EP" was removed from the cover motif.

Of the 12 tracks in the longest version of the work, 11 were produced by Rusty Wilmot , Stevie Blacke and Brandy Wynn . Only the remix version of the song Unforgiven was produced by Matroda . Also appeared Ash Costello , the lead singer of the rock band New Years Day , on the song Hell on Heels (Givin 'in to Sin) on the production. The group appears on this track as a guest artist . Other featureings are Shawn Brandon and Haley Rose . Dahvie Vanity and Jayy from Monroe were always responsible for the songwriting and were supported by any guests.

Three singles were released from the EP. First a 7 " record was released, limited to 2000 pieces, with the double A-side The Comeback and Hell on Heels . Later Hell on Heels (Givin 'in to Sin) was also released as an individual unlimited single. Don't Want to Be Like You was released as the last song and music videos were made for The Comeback and Don't Want to Be Like You .

Music and lyrics

The original songs of The Anthem of the Outcast -EP represent a significant departure from previous music of the band is because they rely heavily on rock music , especially the subgenre Metalcore are embossed, while the previous pieces of the band purely of electronic pop music ascribe let. Electric guitars and drums are the main instruments of the work. Worlds Away and Don't Want to Be Like You represent ballads , the former being characterized by an opulent and the latter by a minimalist orchestration. The Comeback stands out for its extensive screamo interludes and tempo changes , which form a strong contrast between the hard verses and the clear and melodically sung chorus. Despite the EP's stylistic inconsistency with the group's previous discography, electronic elements are occasionally used. In particular, the intro The Calling and the Matroda remix of The Unforgiving open and close the work with excursions into electro music. In terms of content, most of the songs on the EP revolve around finding and maintaining one's own identity. Oppression by third parties is counteracted by striking back and leaving the situation as the stronger.

The additional titles that the Clubbed to Death! -EP, in terms of content and style, stand out clearly from the main work, as they have more explicit texts and the electronic elements predominate on them.

Cover design

The cover of The Anthem of the Outcast shows Dahvie Vanity and Jayy von Monroe standing in the desert . Both are mainly dressed in black , with Monroe wearing a leather jacket and Vanity wearing a full body suit in a skeleton look . The names of the two singers are in blue letters in the middle of the motif. In the upper right corner the line "Redemption will be found" can be found in blue with a green border; it is a quote from the title track of the EP. Across the lower half of the picture are the words "Blood on the Dance Floor in ..." and "The Anthem of the Outcast" (in the download version with the addition "EP"). The band name is written in green; the phrase "Anthem of the Outcast" in purple with a green border . The words "in ...", "The" and "EP 'only have the latter color . The letter" A "in the album title is stylized as a pentagram and the second" O "is a spider's web . Instead of the first" O ", the The letter "Ø" is used.

Track list

Standard Edition
No.	title	length
1.	The calling	1:53
2.	The comeback	3:19
3.	Anthem of the Outcast	4:55
4th	Hell on Heels (Givin 'in to Sin) (feat. New Years Day )	3:39
5.	Your Sorry Life (feat. Shawn Brandon )	3:50
6th	Worlds Away	4:09
7th	Don't want to be like you	5:21
8th.	Anthem of the Outcast (Radio Edit)	4:31
9.	Unforgiven (Matroda Remix)	5:41

CD edition
No.	title	length
1.	The calling	1:53
2.	The comeback	3:19
3.	Anthem of the Outcast	4:55
4th	Hell on Heels (Givin 'in to Sin) (feat. New Years Day)	3:39
5.	Your Sorry Life (feat. Shawn Brandon)	3:50
6th	Worlds Away	4:09
7th	Don't want to be like you	5:21
8th.	Anthem of the Outcast (Radio Edit)	4:31
9.	Unforgiven (Matroda Remix)	5:41
10.	Clubbed to Death (feat. Haley Rose )	3:26
11.	Deep Within	4:13
12.	Where's My Wonderland	3:44

criticism

The Anthem of the Outcast received negative reviews. Especially in magazines that specialize in rock music, the band's attempt to turn to harder sounds was viewed as a failure and the EP was felt to be a soulless mass product. Blood on the Dance Floor is still too close to electronic pop music; the structures of the songs would be too simple. One criticized in particular the frequent use of phonetic singing and the extravagant appearance of the band, which the average music could not hide. The songs would certainly appeal to a young target group, but beyond that they would have no musical added value.

success

The Anthem of the Outcast reached number 140 on the Billboard 200 charts in the USA , and was also able to occupy positions 21 and 43 in the alternative album charts there and in the Top Rock Albums charts.

This and that

• Despite its EP status, the Standard Edition of The Anthem of the Outcast has a longer running time than the studio albums It's Hard to Be a Diamond in a Rhinestone World , Bitchcraft and Scissors .
• All titles in the physical edition are included in the The Revolution Pack box set .

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Date of publication. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
2. ↑ Advertising text. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
3. ↑ CD edition. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
4. ↑ credits. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
5. ^ "The Comeback / Hell on Heels" single. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
6. ↑ "Hell on Heels (Givin 'in to Sin)" - single. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
7. ^ "Don't Want to Be Like You" single. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
8. ^ "The Comeback" music video. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
9. ^ "Don't Want to Be Like You" music video. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
10. ↑ "The Comeback" -Songtext. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
11. ^ "The Anthem of the Outcast" lyrics. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
12. ^ "Don't Want to Be Like You" lyrics. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
13. ^ "Clubbed to Death" lyrics. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
14. ↑ "Deep Within" -Songtext. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
15. ↑ CD cover. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
16. ↑ Download cover. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
17. ↑ Terrorverlag criticism. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
18. ↑ Crossfire Metal review. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
19. ↑ Rock freaks review. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
20. ↑ US charts. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
21. ↑ US alternative album charts. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
22. ↑ US top rock album charts. Retrieved July 8, 2019 . 
23. ^ The Revolution Pack. Retrieved July 8, 2019 .