Bloodsport was an important, albeit lesser known, Chicago punk band in the mid-80s. Unfortunately, Bloodsport is most well known for the bands that the members were in before or after the band. They released one EP in 1985 and continued to play live until most of their members joined The Effigies in 1987.
What the critics said:
Is that the Arabian Knights singing christmas carols and whistling madly? Of course not silly, there's no such thing. It's just Bloodsport with David Bergeron leading the way nervously spitting out his John Kezdy-like vocals and assorted screams in rapid fire. The rest of the band sings the backup choruses. On these seven songs, and the six on their previous tape (two of which are here), they clearly have a similar style to the Effigies and Naked Raygun. they really develop their tunes and it's apparent because within each a lot is happening. The lyrics give you plenty to think about too. The drumming is very strong and the songs rise and fall, whipping you around as the breaks squeel and fast/tight guitar chords let out a shrill. On "Sixes and Sevens," it's really weird, but you can hear the pick on the guitar strings real loud. Bloodsport play music that can stand on its own. -Thomas, from Ink Disease 10, 1986
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I AM THE GAME