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      • All Our Kings Are Dead is the debut studio album by English alternative rock band Young Guns. It was released on 12 July 2010 and includes the singles "Winter Kiss", "Sons of Apathy", "Crystal Clear" and "Stitches", as well as "Weight of the World".


      Writing and recording


      The album was influenced by Finch's What It Is to Burn (2002).


      Release and promotion


      The album was first released on 12 July 2010. The album entered the UK Album Charts at #43, and the UK Independent Album Charts at #5 and #15 respectively. To promote the album, throughout the release year, and into 2011, the band released five singles from the album - "Winter Kiss", "Sons of Apathy", "Crystal Clear", "Stitches", and "Weight of the World". On 10 July 2011, the album was re-released as All Our Kings Are Dead: Gold Edition, including both the original album as well as a bonus DVD containing three acoustic sessions, three live videos, a documentary, and the music videos for all five singles.


      Critical reception



      The album received generally positive reviews. AllMusic stated that "Gustav Wood's passionate soaring vocals and heartfelt lyrics ensure that Young Guns offer enough variation to stand out from their counterparts".


      Track list


      All music written by Young Guns, all lyrics written by Gustav Wood.


      Personnel


      Young Guns
      Gustav Wood - lead vocals
      Fraser Taylor - lead guitar
      John Taylor - rhythm guitar, backing vocals
      Simon Mitchell - bass guitar
      Ben Jolliffe - drums, percussion, backing vocals
      Other contributors
      Dan Weller – production, mixing
      Ciaran Cahill – additional string arrangements
      Dick Beetham – mastering
      Paul Jackson – artwork
      Mark James – management
      Andy Snape – management


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