Bastille Songs Ranked

Bastille (stylized as BΔSTILLE) are an English pop-rock band formed in 2010. The group began as a solo project by lead vocalist Dan Smith but later expanded to include keyboardist Kyle Simmons, bassist and guitarist Will Farquarson, and drummer Chris “Woody” Wood. The name of the band derives from Bastille Day, which is celebrated on 14 July, the date of Smith’s birthday. After an independently released debut single and a self-released EP, the band signed to Virgin Records. Their first studio album, Bad Blood, was released in March 2013 and entered the UK Albums Chart at number one and included the hit single “Pompeii” which peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart. The band was nominated for four Brit Awards at the 2014 ceremony, winning the British Breakthrough Act.^[9] As of February 2019, Bastille has sold over nine million records worldwide. Here are all of Bastille’s songs ranked.

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20. Good Grief (Wild World, 2016)

“Good Grief is pomp and grandeur juxtaposed perfectly with Dan Smith’s dark-tinged tale of coping with life after death. The song every single Bastille fan should listen to. simply amazing.”

19. Overjoyed (Bad Blood, 2013)

“This song really speaks to me. It’s a very emotional song for me and makes me think of the relationship between me and my mother. It’s a wonderful song and it really speaks to me. The bittersweet melody is amazing. This song is awesome, the melody is out of this world.”

18. What Would You Do? (All This Bad Blood, 2012)

“This song tells such a great story that really asks the question, “What would you be willing to do to protect the people you love and yourself? The song was so powerful- with such deep message- It made me cry. I didn’t really see that coming.”

17. Poet (All This Bad Blood, 2012)

“Such an awesome song. I had to write a poem for school and was so uninspired, but listened to this song and felt motivated and excited! This should be more popular!”

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16. Durban Skies (All This Bad Blood, 2012)

“When you hear this song you will feel like you are visiting a beautiful city where clouds came down and rain makes the city beautiful… I think this song is about dan’s native place where he lived his younger life”

15. Laura Palmer (Bad Blood, 2013)

“Such a good song especially since it’s about the character Laura Palmer from the show Twin Peaks. Brilliant show and song to go with it. I love the way this song’s feel, it feels mysterious and puts me into a trance whenever I hear it!”

14. Bad Blood (Bad Blood, 2013)

“It has all the amazing elements needed for a good song, plus it has seamless transitions; the beginning sounded like EDM, Bastille turned it into a rock. Plus it just sounds great. Can’t stop listening to it! The best song by Bastille! Wicked bass line, awesomely simple yet perfect drum beat to compliment the vocals bass and the wicked little mini-roll puts it WAY over the top.”

13. The Draw (All This Bad Blood, 2012)

“The buildup is so intense in this- watch it live and when the actual drums come in, Daniel goes crazy. His dance moves make my life. It’s so underrated; I swear everyone just knows Pompeii and that’s it. Pompeii is great, of course, I love it too, but Bastille has some insane tunes that few people pay attention to”

12. Daniel in the Den (Bad Blood, 2013)

“This is so heart touching, amazing this song takes away all of your sadness and fill your hearts with nothing less than unlimited joy! Not many artists can turn a well known bible story into a song so hats off to the boys for that. This song is so heart warming.”

11. Icarus (Bad Blood, 2013)

“This was the song that introduced me to Bastille and it will always have a special place in my heart. Despite the fact its about a boy who died it’s always made me feel so happy, because I know that great music like the stuff Bastille makes is out there.”

10. Things We Lost In the Fire (Bad Blood, 2013)

“Brilliant song. I believe it should be in the top three, along with Pompeii and Icarus. Just my opinion though. These are all really great songs. The vocals are simply amazing and it is soulful and catchy at the same time!”

9. Flaws (Bad Blood, 2013)

“Best song ever. It’s such an emotional song and it has a great melody and harmony. Really nice song. The drum in the background just holds you… I think it just beats pompeii by a hair. Both are god songs, this one is better”

8. Oblivion (Bad Blood, 2013)

“It’s so beautiful, I’m almost speechless. I’m listening to it at the time I’m typing this out! It’s an amazing song about coming of age that I find as my personal fair ute of their songs. This song gives me chills, it’s so beautiful. Its haunting melodies and quiet message leave you breathless and shivering all over. Perfection.”

7. Get Home (Bad Blood, 2013)

“Almost all of Bastille’s songs cause this sort of melancholic and bittersweet feeling in you. They inspire so much emotions. Get home is another one of their beautiful and bittersweet songs.”

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6. Sleepsong (All This Bad Blood, 2012)

“I LOVE this song! The first song I heard by Bastille was Pompeii, but this is the one that got me hooked. The words and tune are so emotive and soulful, very meaningful and catchy.”

5. Haunt (All This Bad Blood, 2012)

“This song gives me shivers every time I listen to it. It has stunning lyrics and a chilling message and is extremely underrated. Definitely one of the most beautiful songs by Bastille”

4. The Driver (VS. (Other People’s Heartache, Pt. III), 2014)

“My all time favourite from Bastille. They have to be one of the best live bands ever … and the live renditions of The Driver are breath takingly brilliant.”

3. Of the Night (All This Bad Blood, 2012)

“Song with pure energy yet with the beautiful voices characteristic of Bastille. This song is absolutely amazing and great when the night is on!”

2. Pompeii (Summer Anthems, 2015)

“I love Bastille so much! This song is so catchy. I am Bastille’s biggest fan and I love Woody the drummer he has long hair I love guys with long hair. They are literally perfect their logo is a pyramid which is my favourite shape and I literally share a birthday with the bass player. They are meant to be.”

1. Laughter Lines (Bad Blood, 2013)

“It has the classical elements, techno elements, amazing vocals, and extremely artful lyrics! It could be played for almost any mood, or activity. It is a song fans of almost every genre can enjoy! I hate picking favourites and at times I would much rather listen to other songs but this is still a great song!”