What makes Show Your Bones by Yeah Yeah Yeahs notable?

'Show Your Bones' received critical acclaim, debuting at number 11 on the Billboard 200 and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album. Its single 'Gold Lion' became particularly notable, showcasing the band's evolution and garnering significant airplay, which helped cement their status in the mid-2000s alternative rock landscape. Released on March 27, 2006, 'Show Your Bones' was the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' second studio album, following their breakthrough debut 'Fever to Tell'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as a leading force in the indie rock scene, exploring new sonic territories while maintaining their distinct aesthetic.

Who is Show Your Bones for?

Show Your Bones works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, short, engaging listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.

How many songs are on Show Your Bones?

Show Your Bones has 12 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Show Your Bones

Yeah Yeah Yeahs · 2006

42 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · art rock

A dynamic fusion of art rock and indie punk, blending melodic hooks with raw emotional intensity.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
short, engaging listening sessions
layered, dense sonic textures
gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on March 27, 2006, 'Show Your Bones' was the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' second studio album, following their breakthrough debut 'Fever to Tell'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as a leading force in the indie rock scene, exploring new sonic territories while maintaining their distinct aesthetic.
Stylistic neighbors: Sonic Youth· The Kills· Interpol