Bare Bones
Wishbone Ash · 1999
50 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
A raw blend of heartfelt melodies and gritty guitar work that showcases the band's enduring spirit.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo listening experience heartfelt melodies with grit reflective moments of resilience
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Bare Bones' came during a period of relative obscurity for Wishbone Ash, following their 1991 album 'Strange Affair.' This album marked a continued evolution in their sound as they adapted to the changing landscape of rock music while maintaining their signature twin-guitar harmonies.
- If you like
- hard rock
Bare Bones is an album by Wishbone Ash, released in 1999. A raw blend of heartfelt melodies and gritty guitar work that showcases the band's enduring spirit. 'Bare Bones' is significant for its critical reception, garnering praise for its return to the band's historic sound while showcasing mature songwriting. The album helped solidify Wishbone Ash's legacy as pioneers of the hard rock genre and contributed to their ongoing influence on subsequent rock bands. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bare Bones sound like?
A raw blend of heartfelt melodies and gritty guitar work that showcases the band's enduring spirit. Rooted in hard rock.
What makes Bare Bones by Wishbone Ash notable?
'Bare Bones' is significant for its critical reception, garnering praise for its return to the band's historic sound while showcasing mature songwriting. The album helped solidify Wishbone Ash's legacy as pioneers of the hard rock genre and contributed to their ongoing influence on subsequent rock bands. Released in 1999, 'Bare Bones' came during a period of relative obscurity for Wishbone Ash, following their 1991 album 'Strange Affair.' This album marked a continued evolution in their sound as they adapted to the changing landscape of rock music while maintaining their signature twin-guitar harmonies.
Who is Bare Bones for?
Bare Bones works well if you're into steady mid-tempo listening experience, heartfelt melodies with grit and reflective moments of resilience.
How many songs are on Bare Bones?
Bare Bones has 11 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Wings of Desire Standout 3:40
- 2 Errors of My Way 5:14
- 3 Master of Disguise Standout 3:50
- 4 You Won’t Take Me Down 5:27
- 5 Love Abuse 4:01
- 6 (Won’t You Give Him) One More Chance Standout 3:14
- 7 Baby Don’t Mind 3:48
- 8 Living Proof 4:13
- 9 Hard Times 4:43
- 10 Strange Affair 5:51
- 11 Everybody Needs a Friend 5:57
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