Gimme Back My Bullets cover

Released 50 years ago

Gimme Back My Bullets

Lynyrd Skynyrd · 1976

35 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · blues rock · Southern rock

A gritty blend of Southern rock rhythms and raw, bluesy vocals capturing a restless spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • gritty vocals for catharsis
  • restless spirit in every track
  • sing-along anthems with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer long atmospheric pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 2, 1976, 'Gimme Back My Bullets' was Lynyrd Skynyrd's fifth studio album, following their commercially successful 'Nuthin' Fancy'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound amidst rising fame and internal struggles, showcasing a shift towards more personal themes in their songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
The Allman Brothers Band· ZZ Top· Ted Nugent

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Gimme Back My Bullets 3:29
  • 2 Every Mother's Son 4:58
  • 3 Trust 4:25
  • 4 I Got the Same Old Blues 4:08
  • 5 Double Trouble 2:50
  • 6 Roll Gypsy Roll 2:51
  • 7 Searching 3:19
  • 8 Cry for the Bad Man 4:50
  • 9 All I Can Do Is Write About It 4:16

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