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Are Young Guns really the next great big British rock band? That seems to be the consensus of much of the domestic rock cognoscenti. After Bon Jovi chose the fresh-faced quintet as support for the first night of their London residency at The O2 arena, they're certainly going in the right direction. But as we all know, big is not always beautiful.
Having burst out of High Wycombe just a year ago with their debut EP, the band displays some brazen self-belief by releasing their debut album themselves (and earn no little kudos in the process). Dreamboat-in-waiting Gustav Wood's lovelorn, near-apocalyptic lyrics manage to strike a chord that lasts the duration of the album, and there are enough huge stadium rock moments for this not to feel like a band's first proper release. Also admirably accomplished is the slick production, which again has this band sounding bigger than they are.
Opening track Sons of Apathy is a bold slice of radio-friendly, sing-along rock while recent single Winter Kiss involves some craftily pinched harmonics before the neo-gothic tinges in the chorus add further drama. The dirty feel to D.O.A and the subtly stringed background to After the War lend contrast and variety to the album.
While it is a fair argument that bands similar to Young Guns haven't found an identity to go with their style, it's not quite the case here. While this is certainly an album–and indeed a band–aimed at a very similar fanbase to acts like Lostprophets and You Me At Six, there's just enough of an edge to their image and sound to differentiate them. Indeed, there's no respite as the music boils over and lunges forward with comfortable familiarity throughout these 50 minutes. There are very few songs that you won't be able to sing the refrains from after a listen or two, should you so wish.
It's questionable whether Young Guns will have any lasting impression upon the annals of rock history, but the current hyperbole they're enjoying on their rise through the ranks may well help them corner a wildly impressionable section of the market. For some that might not be enough, but for the rest it's all they need.
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I purchased this album after reading a positive review on a music website and then listening to a few tracks on myspace. It has turned out to be a good move as this an excellent debut album from a rare thing these days, a young British rock band. They remind me a little of another great British rock band, Nine Black Alps, who have unfortunately fallen out of favour recently despite producing three really good albums. It's refreshing these days to hear a band producing very listenable tuneful rock songs that never lose sight of their melody even on the faster, louder tracks, when most rock bands seem to fall into the heavy rock or emo categories of music. It's perhaps indicative of the strength of the album that my favourite track is Endless Grey, not one of the single releases from the album. I would strongly recommend this album to anyone who enjoys rock or guitar driven music.
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The band have come along way in the past year, their debut album All Our Kings Are Dead shows this. Their sound is more or less the same as what you hear on the EP but add in more reverb on the vocals and maybe strings in a few songs aswell as gang vocals. The album uses alot of pop hooks which is something Young Guns are good at. All the songs are strong, none of them seem to be there to just fill the space although I'm not too keen on the re-recording of Weight Of The World. But that may grow on me over time.
Gustav Wood is a extraordinary lyricist and vocalist in my opinion. The lyrics on some songs dwell on him not having his father as a child. That put off a listener, but in no way is he whining about this, if anything writing songs on this subject has helped the band. For example the lyrics in the bridge of the album opener Sons Of Apathy. "My Father was an oak, the earth moved when he spoke. My father conquered seas but was not there for me" The line above flows so well with the rest of the instruments, everything on the album in fact feels natural.
I wouldn't compare Young Guns to any other artist, to me they're one of those few unique bands that have their own sound. I would recommend listening to these songs off the album to get into the band; Crystal Clear, Winter Kiss & Weight Of The World. All of which have been singles.
As I probably mentioned before, one of the things I love about this band is the vocal melody and the guitar lines and how it works off each other. As well as the poppy melodies used in their break downs. The only thing I don't like about this album is the re-recording ofWeight Of The World, it's lost it's raw edge and doesn't feel as crazy as the original. Wasn't necessary, but it's still cool I suppose.
Gustav Wood is a extraordinary lyricist and vocalist in my opinion. The lyrics on some songs dwell on him not having his father as a child. That put off a listener, but in no way is he whining about this, if anything writing songs on this subject has helped the band. For example the lyrics in the bridge of the album opener Sons Of Apathy. "My Father was an oak, the earth moved when he spoke. My father conquered seas but was not there for me" The line above flows so well with the rest of the instruments, everything on the album in fact feels natural.
I wouldn't compare Young Guns to any other artist, to me they're one of those few unique bands that have their own sound. I would recommend listening to these songs off the album to get into the band; Crystal Clear, Winter Kiss & Weight Of The World. All of which have been singles.
As I probably mentioned before, one of the things I love about this band is the vocal melody and the guitar lines and how it works off each other. As well as the poppy melodies used in their break downs. The only thing I don't like about this album is the re-recording ofWeight Of The World, it's lost it's raw edge and doesn't feel as crazy as the original. Wasn't necessary, but it's still cool I suppose.
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Soemtimes you listen to a band and you know they are destined for big things, Young Guns are one such. Punchy songs and soaring vocals and lots of emotion thrown into the mix. You should also buy 'Bones' their newest release, too. It is as they say, awesome.
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I purchased this cd having heard one track and am so glad I did. Would recommend it as all the tracks are good. Price was absolutely brilliant
Published 3 months ago by adele1962cat
Brilliant
Young Guns have a bright future ahead. This album is a great mix of immediately catchy songs (Weight of the World, Crystal Clear, Sons of Apathy) and those that grow on you as you... Read more
Published 4 months ago by JimboUK
All Our King Are Dead (Gold Edition) CD & DVD
Bought this CD for my daughter's boyfriend for Christmas present and he really loves it... The best CD ever he said...
Published 4 months ago by Diana
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Amazing band! Originally just bought the normal CD but thought, what the hell. So glad I did, they are honestly one of the best bands I've seen to date and are such lovely... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Pamela
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The All Our Kings Are Dead: Gold Edition CD is good product, and it came very fast and even the shipping it's cheap!
Published 8 months ago by Patrizia
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Bought this CD for my daughter so can't really comment on the CD itself, she really likes it though and is happy with it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by CP65
Young Guns - All Our Kings Are Dead
All i can say is WOW! Lead singer Gustav Wood's voice is expressed beautifully throughout the 12 track album with simply amazing lyrics to equally match too. Read more
Published 11 months ago by itshightideJay
Just buy it.
You will fall in love with this record - it's brilliant! Lyrics are impressive, melodies are amazing. Just buy it, you will never regret it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by teresateles
brilliant
Fabulous :D
Comes with a free A3 poster inside the CD case which isnt mentioned. Lovely surprise
Comes with a free A3 poster inside the CD case which isnt mentioned. Lovely surprise
Published 21 months ago by Jo Edwards
Great first album.
This band are new and exciting, they are one to watch out for. Great CD
Published 21 months ago by Jeannie Robinson
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