Backbones
Wishbone Ash · 2004
169 min · 30 tracks · hard rock
Melodic hard rock intertwined with introspective lyrics and intricate twin guitar harmonies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks introspective themes throughout journey headphone detail with guitar harmonies
- 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.
- If you like
- hard rock
Backbones is an album by Wishbone Ash, released in 2004. Melodic hard rock intertwined with introspective lyrics and intricate twin guitar harmonies. 'Backbones' marked a significant return for Wishbone Ash, showcasing their resilience in the evolving rock landscape. The album received favorable reviews and helped solidify their reputation as enduring figures in the classic rock genre, appealing to both old fans and new listeners alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Backbones sound like?
Melodic hard rock intertwined with introspective lyrics and intricate twin guitar harmonies. Rooted in hard rock.
What makes Backbones by Wishbone Ash notable?
'Backbones' marked a significant return for Wishbone Ash, showcasing their resilience in the evolving rock landscape. The album received favorable reviews and helped solidify their reputation as enduring figures in the classic rock genre, appealing to both old fans and new listeners alike. 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.
Who is Backbones for?
Backbones works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, introspective themes throughout journey and headphone detail with guitar harmonies.
How many songs are on Backbones?
Backbones has 30 tracks, running approximately 169 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Mountainside Standout 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 Standout 3:39
- 7 Errors of My Way Standout 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
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