Bloodbuzz Ohio
| "Bloodbuzz Ohio" | ||||
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| SinglebyThe National | ||||
| from the albumHigh Violet | ||||
| Released | March 24, 2010 (digital download) May 3, 2010 (7 ") | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:36 | |||
| Label | 4AD(AD 3X22) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Matt Berninger,Aaron Dessner,Padma Newsome | |||
| Producer(s) | The National | |||
| The Nationalsingles chronology | ||||
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"Bloodbuzz Ohio"is a single byindie rockbandThe National,from their fifthstudio album,High Violet.It is notable forMatt Berninger'sbaritonevocals. It was made available for download on the band's website on March 24, 2010. The song was also released on 7 "vinyl (with the exclusive B-side" Sin-Eaters ") on May 3, 2010.[1]The cover art of this single is a work by artist Mark Fox, titledJane Jacobs Understands The Beehive.[2]
Julia Stonecovered the song on her 2012 album,By the Horns.
Irish artistSoakcovered the song in 2019.
Gooseperformed a version of the song on August 18, 2022 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Critical reception
[edit]One Thirty BPMdescribed the track as "the beating heart ofHigh Violetand most alarming insight into the psyche of the album. "[3]Pitchforkcalled it "a tense, drawn-out build with Matt Berninger's weatheredbaritonelording all over everything. "[4] On January 26, 2011, the song was voted at number 31 on theTriple J Hottest 100 of 2010,making it their highest entry on the countdown ever. In 2019, Pitchfork ranked the song at number 76 on its list of the 200 Best Songs of the 2010s.[5]
InRolling Stone,Rob Sheffieldstated that the song is "about money", emphasizing that its chorus is the phrase "I still owe money, to the money, to the money I owe", and speculating that Ohio is "mentioned only because it sounds like 'I owe'"; Sheffield further observed that the song's lyrics are "full of throwaway clues that never add up to any coherent storyline", but that it is nonetheless "sickeningly great" and has "undeniable emotional punch". [6]
Music video
[edit]Matt Berningeris the main focus of the first video fromHigh Violetwhich shows him dapper in a suit, holding a drink, and walking the streets ofNew York City,seemingly lost in thought as he sings.[7]Documentary film directorD.A. Pennebakerappears in a cameo in the video, playing a bartender.[8]
It was directed byHope E. Hall,Andreas Burgess, and Berninger's wife Carin Besser.[9]
Performances
[edit]The National performed a special live studio performance and interview on American Public Media's Marketplace November 1, 2012.
Track listing
[edit]- "Bloodbuzz Ohio"(May 3, 2010)
- 4AD (AD 3X22), 7 "vinyl and digital download
- "Bloodbuzz Ohio" – 4:36
- "Sin-Eaters" – 3:40
Chart history
[edit]It charted on the Belgian FlandersUltratop 50at number 49 for one week on week 25 of 2010.[10]It then re-entered the chart, and on its third week on the chart, the song peaked at number 16.[11]It has also charted on theUltratipchart in Wallonia region at number 37.[12]
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50Flanders)[11] | 16 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling UnderWallonia)[12] | 37 |
| Mexico Ingles Airplay(Billboard)[13] | 20 |
| U.S.BillboardHot Singles Sales[14] | 7 |
| UK Physical Singles(OCC)[15] | 31 |
| UK Indie(OCC)[16] | 19 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[17] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^"4AD – The National – Download Free MP3 of the new single, 'Bloodbuzz Ohio'".March 25, 2010. Archived fromthe originalon June 6, 2011.RetrievedDecember 24,2011.
- ^Fox, Mark."News".Mark Fox.RetrievedApril 27,2011.
- ^Barker, Ian."Track Review: The National" Bloodbuzz Ohio "".One Thirty BPM. Archived fromthe originalon June 26, 2010.RetrievedDecember 24,2011.
- ^Breihan, Tom (March 30, 2010)."The National:" Bloodbuzz Ohio "| Tracks".Pitchfork.RetrievedJune 16,2022.
- ^"The 200 Best Songs of the 2010s".Pitchfork.Pitchfork Media.RetrievedOctober 12,2019.
- ^The National’s Money Shot: In Praise of “Bloodbuzz Ohio”,byRob Sheffield;inRolling Stone;published May 17, 2010; retrieved May 8, 2024
- ^"The National – Bloodbuzz Ohio".YouTube.Archivedfrom the original on December 21, 2021.RetrievedDecember 24,2011.
- ^Amy Phillips (May 11, 2010)."Video: The National" Bloodbuzz Ohio "".Pitchfork Media.RetrievedJune 25,2012.
- ^"The National – 'Bloodbuzz Ohio' video – News | State Magazine".State.ie. May 12, 2010. Archived fromthe originalon May 14, 2010.RetrievedDecember 24,2011.
- ^"The National – Bloodbuzz Ohio – Music Charts".Acharts.us.RetrievedDecember 24,2011.
- ^ab"The National – Bloodbuzz Ohio "(in Dutch).Ultratop 50.
- ^ab"The National – Bloodbuzz Ohio "(in French).Ultratip.
- ^"The National Chart History: Mexico Ingles Airplay".Billboard.RetrievedMarch 16,2019.
- ^"The National Hot Singles Sales".Billboard.RetrievedMay 16,2019.[dead link]
- ^"Official Physical Singles Chart".Official Charts Company.May 14, 2010.RetrievedSeptember 7,2023.
- ^"Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50".Official Charts Company.
- ^"Canadian single certifications – The National – Bloodbuzz Ohio".Music Canada.RetrievedDecember 22,2023.
