Bones (Young Guns song) explained

Bones
Type:	single
Artist:	Young Guns
Album:	Bones
Released:	6 February 2012
Recorded:	Karma Sound Studios, Thailand
Genre:	Alternative rock nu metal^[1]
Length:	3:13
Label:	Wind-up PIAS
Producer:	Dan Weller
Prev Title:	Learn My Lesson
Prev Year:	2011
Next Title:	Dearly Departed
Next Year:	2012

"Bones" is a single by the English alternative rock band Young Guns. The song was the band's first single released in the US, and their second overall single from their second album Bones. The track was a huge success for the band; a year after it was released, managed to top the Billboard Active Rock charts in May 2013.

Background

The music video for the song was directed by Tim Mattia, and features the band performing in black and white against a London backdrop with many shapes and silhouettes forming.^[2] A young woman also appears in the footage, who is not the same person who is on the album's cover, but is meant to "mirror" the album's artwork.^[2]

The song was one of the official theme songs for WWE WrestleMania 29.^[3]

Sound and composition

Guitarist John Taylor states the song was recorded using a Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom guitar.^[4]

Critical reception

The song was generally well received by critics. The Sputnikmusic staff review referred to it as a standout track on the Bones album, referring to it as a "massive title track, which contains that difficult to pinpoint atmosphere right from its opening notes... Not to mention a rousing call & response chorus, and a fantastic guitar solo and accompanying drum barrage."^[5] The song was nominated for "best single" in the 2012 annual Kerrang Awards.^[6]

Personnel

Band

• Gustav Wood – lead vocals
• Fraser Taylor – lead guitar
• John Taylor – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Simon Mitchell – bass
• Ben Jolliffe – drums, percussion, backing vocals

Production

• Dan Weller – production, mixing

Notes and References

1. Web site: O'Brien. Jon. Bones - Young Guns. Allmusic. 26 January 2015. "Their ability to create full-throttle, ear-shattering stadium rock anthems is never in doubt, as evident on the rabble-rousing call-and-response nu metal title track, the aggressive glam-tinged punk of "Towers (On My Way)," and the propulsive Foo Fighters-esque opener, "I Was Born, I Have Lived, I Will Surely Die."".
2. Web site: I can feel it in my bones. An interview with Gustav Wood from Young Guns . Unsung Melody . 2013-02-16 . 2014-08-22.
3. Web site: Young Guns' 'Bones' Chosen as 'Wrestlemania 29′ Theme Song.
4. Web site: Interview: Gustav Wood and John Taylor of Young Guns Discuss 'Bones' and the UK Scene . Guitar World . 2012-07-18 . 2014-08-22.
5. Web site: Review: Young Guns - Bones . Sputnikmusic . 2012-02-09 . 2014-08-22.
6. Web site: You Me At Six nominated for five Kerrang! awards.
7. Web site: Young Guns: Chart Beat Meet & Greet (Video) . Billboard . 2012-03-03 . 2014-08-22.