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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys short, engaging listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- 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.
- If you like
- alternative rock, indie rock, art rock
Show Your Bones is an album by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, released in 2006. A dynamic fusion of art rock and indie punk, blending melodic hooks with raw emotional intensity. '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. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Show Your Bones sound like?
A dynamic fusion of art rock and indie punk, blending melodic hooks with raw emotional intensity. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gold Lion Standout 3:07
- 2 Way Out 2:51
- 3 Fancy 4:24
- 4 Phenomena 4:10
- 5 Honeybear 2:25
- 6 Cheated Hearts Standout 3:58
- 7 Dudley 3:41
- 8 Mysteries 2:35
- 9 The Sweets 3:55
- 10 Warrior Standout 3:42
- 11 Turn Into 4:07
- 12 Déjà Vu 3:22
Release Date
March 27, 2006
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
42 min 22 sec
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