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Bastille

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Musicians

The Resume

    Formed in London (2010)
    Dan Smith (vocals), Kyle Simmons, Will Farquarson, Chris Wood
    Songs include 'Pompeii', 'Bad Blood', 'Flaws', 'Good Grief', 'Blame', 'World Gone Mad', 'Quarter Past Midnight', 'Happier' (with Marshmello)' and 'Joy'

Why they might be annoying:

    Their lyrics can be quite depressing.
    They stylize their name by using all capital letters and turning the 'a' into a triangle.
    The band's name comes from the fact that Dan Smith's birthday falls on Bastille Day (July 14).
    Following the Brexit vote, they began sharing political views at some of their concerts.

Why they might not be annoying:

    Each member plays various instruments.
    They're a popular touring band.
    They were Grammy Award nominated for Best New Artist (2015).
    'Pompeii' became one of the biggest alternative hits of the 2010s.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 10 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 30.77% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 63 Votes: 46.03% Annoying