Backbones
Wishbone Ash · 2004
169 min · 30 tracks · hard rock
Melodic hard rock intertwined with introspective lyrics and intricate twin guitar harmonies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- introspective themes throughout journey
- headphone detail with guitar harmonies
- for reflective afternoon
- satisfying long-form listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone singles approach
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Backbones' is Wishbone Ash's thirteenth studio album, coming after a lengthy hiatus since their previous release in 2001. The band, known for their innovative dual-guitar sound and progressive rock influences, sought to reaffirm their musical identity while appealing to longtime fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thin Lizzy· UFO· Blue Öyster Cult
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Mountainside 6:04
- 2 Top of the World 6:40
- 3 Wait Out the Storm 3:44
- 4 No Joke 6:50
- 5 On Your Own 5:34
- 6 Wings of Desire 3:39
- 7 Errors of My Way 5:14
- 8 Master of Disguise 3:49
- 9 Everybody Needs a Friend 5:59
- 10 Living Proof 4:12
- 11 Almighty Blues 5:25
- 12 Faith, Hope and Love 5:55
- 13 Ancient Remedy 4:50
- 14 Come Rain, Come Shine 6:07
Disc 2
- 1 Lifeline 7:02
- 2 Living Proof 5:55
- 3 Insomnia 6:51
- 4 You See Red 6:18
- 5 Throw Down the Sword 6:02
- 6 Time Was 9:50
- 7 Real Guitars Have Wings 3:17
- 8 Sometime World 7:28
- 9 Blowin Free 5:21
- 10 Hard on You 5:02
- 11 Is Justice Done 4:25
- 12 Sheriff at Sherwood 6:11
Disc 3
- 1 Strange Affair (acoustic live 2002) 4:55
- 2 The King Will Come (live 2002) 8:28
- 3 Hard Times (live 2002) 8:29
- 4 Interview With Andy Powell September 2004
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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