Blame (Bastille song)

"Blame" is a song by English indie pop band Bastille. It was released on 30 September 2016 as the third single from their second studio album, Wild World (2016). The song was written by Dan Smith, who handled the production along with Mark Crew.

"Blame"
Single cover
Single by Bastille
from the album Wild World
Released	15 December 2016
Recorded	2015-2016
Genre	Indie rock power pop alternative rock
Length	2:55
Label	Virgin Records
Songwriter(s)	Dan Smith
Producer(s)	Dan Smith Mark Crew
Bastille singles chronology
"Send Them Off!" (2016) "Blame" (2016) "Glory" (2017)

Background

In a statement Dan Smith said, "'Blame' was one of the first songs we wrote for Wild World and it has grown and developed a life of its own as we've played it live over the last year or so. Guitars have become a bigger part of our sound on this record and I think that's pretty evident here. The song is about a dramatic stand off between two gangsters and nods to American History X and The Godfather. We were really excited to make the video with Elliott Sellers, whom we really admire. It’s been a fun excuse to expand upon the visual world of this album and we can’t wait for people to see it."[1]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Blame" was first released onto YouTube on 15 December 2016 at a total length of five minutes and nineteen seconds.[2]

Track listing

Digital download

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Blame"	2:55

Digital download - Remixes[3]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Blame" (Claptone Remix)	3:34
2.	"Blame" (Dave Winnel Remix)	3:54
3.	"Blame" (Bearcubs Remix)	4:16
4.	"Blame" (Bearcubs Remix)	3:32

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
Canada Rock (Billboard)[4]	27
Scotland (OCC)[5]	53
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[6]	4
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7]	27
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[8]	4

Year-end charts

Chart (2017)	Position
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[9]	15
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[10]	69
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[11]	26

References

1. "Watch Bastille's Disturbing Cult-Themed 'Blame' Video". Rolling Stone.
2. "Bastille - Blame (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
3. "Blame (Remixes) - EP by Bastille". Apple Music.
4. "Bastille Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard.
5. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
6. "Bastille Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard.
7. "Bastille Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard.
8. "Bastille Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard.
9. "Alternative Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
10. "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
11. "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved 12 February 2020.