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True Blood: Music from the HBO Original Series
Soundtrack album by
various artists
ReleasedMay 19, 2009
Length47:22 (standard)
63:49 (deluxe)
LabelElektra
True Blood soundtracks chronology
True Blood: Music from the HBO Original Series
(2009) 		True Blood: Music from the HBO Original Series, Vol. 2
(2010)

True Blood: Music from the HBO Original Series is the soundtrack to the HBO television series True Blood. The soundtrack featured songs from the first season and was released on May 19, 2009, through Elektra Records, in conjuction with the series' DVD/Blu-ray release.

Background

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Gary Calamar, who supervises the series' music, said his goal for the show's soundtrack is to create something "swampy, bluesy and spooky" and to feature local Louisiana musicians.[1] The soundtrack featured artists C. C. Adcock, Cobra Verde, Lucinda Williams, Lee Dorsey, Ryan Adams, John Doe, Kathleen Edwards amongst several others.[2] The album also featured the theme song "Bad Things" by Jace Everett from his 2005 self-titled debut.[3]

Critical reception

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Cody Miller of PopMatters assigned 7/10 and wrote "While the soundtrack to True Blood may not be perfect, it’s still a fine collection of songs that do more than just make noise."[4] Heather Phares of AllMusic wrote "True Blood's songs capture the feel of the show rather than focusing just on tracks that scored the series' key moments, and this approach feels more cohesive and listenable."[5]

Track listing

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True Blood: Music from the HBO Original Series standard edition track listing
No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Bad Things"Jace Everett2:43
2."Bleed 2 Feed"
4:52
3."Lake Charles"Lucinda Williams5:27
4."Give It Up"Lee Dorsey3:00
5."Swampblood"Legendary Shack Shakers3:10
6."Play With Fire"Cobra Verde2:36
7."Just Like Heaven"The Watson Twins4:15
8."Christine's Tune (A.K.A. Devil In Disguise)"The Flying Burrito Brothers3:00
9."Two"Ryan Adams2:37
10."Strange Love"Slim Harpo2:08
11."From a Whisper to a Scream"Allen Toussaint3:27
12."I Don't Wanna Know"Dr. John3:22
13."The Golden State"John Doe feat. Kathleen Edwards2:59
14."Bones"Little Big Town3:46
Total length:47:22
True Blood: Music from the HBO Original Series deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleArtist(s)Length
15."Maison Creole" (Live at Merlotte's)
  • Adcock
  • Lafayette Marquis
3:07
16."I'm Ready" (Live At Merlotte's)
  • Adcock
  • Lafayette Marquis
3:14
17."Fool to Care" (Live At Merlotte's)
  • Adcock
  • Lafayette Marquis
3:47
18."Whiskey's Gone" (Live)Zac Brown Band2:49
19."Jesus Asked Me Out Today"Amanda Jane and the God Rockets3:30
Total length:63:49

Chart performance

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Chart performance for True Blood: Music from the HBO Original Series
Chart (2012) Peak
position
UK Compilation Albums (OCC)[6] 31
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[7] 90
UK Soundtrack Albums (OCC)[8] 6
US Billboard 200[9] 105
US Top Soundtracks (Billboard)[10] 4

Accolades

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Accolades for True Blood: Music from the HBO Original Series
Year Ceremony Category Nominee Result Ref
2009 BMI Television Awards Best Theme Song "Bad Things" (by Jace Everett) Won [11]
Hollywood Music in Media Awards Outstanding Music Supervision – Television Gary Calamar Nominated [12]
Scream Awards Best Scream Song of the Year "Bad Things" (by Jace Everett) Nominated [13]
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2010 Grammy Awards Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture or Television True Blood: Music from the HBO Original Series Nominated [15]

References

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  1. ^ Crisafulli, Chuck (January 2, 2008). "Five TV Shows To Enrich The Ears In '08". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  2. ^ Vozick-Levinson, Simon (April 15, 2009). "'True Blood' soundtrack to feature Lucinda Williams, Ryan Adams, and more". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
  3. ^ Tucker, Ken (September 7, 2008). "True Blood – TV Review". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved October 22, 2008.
  4. ^ Miller, Cody (August 25, 2009). "Various Artists: True Blood: Music from the HBO Original Series". PopMatters. Archived from the original on May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  5. ^ Phares, Heather. "True Blood [Music from the HBO Original Series] Review". AllMusic. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  6. ^ "Official Compilation Albums Chart Top 100 – 1 to 7 November". Official Charts Company. November 1, 2009. Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  7. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100 – 23 to 29 August". Official Charts Company. August 23, 2009. Archived from the original on September 17, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  8. ^ "Official Soundtrack Albums Chart Top 50 – 1 to 7 November". Official Charts Company. November 1, 2009. Archived from the original on May 22, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  9. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of June 6, 2009". Billboard. June 6, 2009. Archived from the original on January 26, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  10. ^ "Soundtracks: Week of June 6, 2009". Billboard. June 6, 2009. Archived from the original on March 31, 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  11. ^ "2009 BMI Film & Television Music Awards Winners". Broadcast Music Incorporated. May 21, 2009. Archived from the original on December 31, 2009. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
  12. ^ "2009 Visual Media Nominees". Hollywood Music in Media Awards. January 1, 2011. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
  13. ^ Miller, Ross (1 September 2009). "2009 Scream Award Nominations". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on 23 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  14. ^ Gallagher, Brian (15 October 2009). "Scream 2009 to Honor Rock Legend Keith Richards - The Spike TV awards ceremony will award the Rolling Stones guitarist with the Rock Immortal Award". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  15. ^ "52nd Grammy Awards Nominees And Winners". Grammy Awards. 2010. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
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