| "Burn Burn" | ||||
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| Single by Lostprophets | ||||
| from the album Start Something | ||||
| Released | 3 November 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2003 | |||
| Studio | Bigfoot Studios (Los Angeles) | |||
| Length | 3:36 (album version) 3:26 (radio edit) | |||
| Label | Columbia, Visible Noise | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Mike Chiplin, Lee Gaze, Mike Lewis, Jamie Oliver, Stuart Richardson, Ian Watkins | |||
| Producer(s) | Eric Valentine | |||
| Lostprophets singles chronology | ||||
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"Burn Burn" is the first single from Start Something, the second album from the Welsh rock band Lostprophets. The video for the single was filmed in The Roundhouse, Camden, London.
Release and reception
"Burn Burn" was released in the winter of 2003 and became one of the most successful songs from Start Something in Europe and Australia. "Burn Burn" charted at 81 on the German Single Chart and on 48 on the Australian Singles Chart. "Burn Burn" is the band’s only single to chart in Germany.
Dan Martin of NME described the song as "It’s still metal, but wonder at how the single 'Burn Burn' gleams more with the spirit of glam than downtuned riff rock." Kirk Miller of Rolling Stone said "Standouts such as 'Last Train Home' and 'Burn Burn' hint at something awesome. In the meantime, it's a kick-ass tribute."
In other media
The song was featured in the soundtrack of the 2003 Football simulation video game FIFA Football 2004.
"Burn Burn" was also planned to be featured in the soundtrack of the 2015 motorsport racing simulator video game Project CARS, but was shortly removed due to the sexual offences committed by Ian Watkins.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Burn Burn" (radio edit) | 3:26 |
| 2. | "Our Broken Hearts" (Scene from Top Gun 2) | 3:19 |
| 3. | "Like a Fire" (demo) | 4:03 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Burn Burn" (music video) | 3:21 |
| 2. | "Burn Burn" (lyrics content) | 3:26 |
| 3. | "Photo Gallery" (slideshow) |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Burn Burn" (radio edit) | 3:26 |
| 2. | "Lucky You" | 4:34 |
| 3. | "Push Out the Jive, Bring in the Love" (demo) | 3:26 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Burn Burn" (radio edit) | 3:26 |
| 2. | "Our Broken Hearts" (demo) | 3:19 |
Personnel
- Ian Watkins – lead vocals
- Lee Gaze – lead guitar
- Mike Lewis – rhythm guitar
- Stuart Richardson – bass guitar
- Mike Chiplin – drums, percussion
- Jamie Oliver – synth, turntables, samples, vocals
Chart positions
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Singles Chart | 48 |
| German Singles Chart | 81 |
| UK Singles Chart | 17 |
| UK Indie (OCC) | 1 |
| UK Rock & Metal (OCC) | 1 |
References
- Start Something (liner notes). Lostprophets. Visible Noise. 2004.
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- NME Review
- Rolling Stone review
- "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.