Bonedriven
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"Bonedriven" is the third single by post grunge band Bush
from their 1996 second album Razorblade Suitcase
. As a Bush single, it followed the hit singles "Swallowed
" and "Greedy Fly
." "Bonedriven" and "Cold Contagious
" are the only Bush singles from 1994–1999 not to be included on the band's 2005 greatest hits compilation, The Best of: 1994-1999
, apparently excluded in favor of two additional tracks from the band's remix album Deconstructed
that were not released as singles.
approached the band and wanted to use the song in an ad, and they also offered a BMW Z3
to each of the band members. The video was very low budget as the band had no BWM backing, and director Mark Lebon had to follow the band as they toured in the US for a month to shoot live footage from their shows to use in the video on a handheld mini dv camera.
and the first two singles from Razorblade Suitcase. "Bonedriven" began a trend of lower-profile singles from Bush, with the exception of "The Chemicals Between Us
," the first single from the album The Science of Things
, and "Letting the Cables Sleep
," also from that album.
It is the first single released by the band that did not chart on the Modern Rock Tracks
, (a chart in which Bush is in the top 20 most successful artists), the band would not release another single that didn't chart until 2001 from the band's final album Golden State
.
Bush (band)
Bush are an alternative rock band formed in London in 1992 shortly after vocalist/guitarist Gavin Rossdale and guitarist Nigel Pulsford met in a London nightclub. Realising they shared a love for such diverse artists as the Pixies, Bob Marley, The Jesus Lizard, MC5, Nirvana, Hüsker Dü, and Big...
from their 1996 second album Razorblade Suitcase
Razorblade Suitcase
Razorblade Suitcase is the second album by the British grunge band Bush, released in November 1996 by Trauma Records. The album is widely believed to have signaled the demise of the "grunge" genre, as it was one of the last widely-known albums released bearing a grunge-sound.-Album title:The...
. As a Bush single, it followed the hit singles "Swallowed
Swallowed (song)
Swallowed is a song by British post-grunge band Bush. It was included on the 1996 album Razorblade Suitcase, which topped the Billboard 200 chart...
" and "Greedy Fly
Greedy Fly
"Greedy Fly" is a song by alternative rock band Bush from their 1996 album Razorblade Suitcase.-Music video:Bush were one of the early pioneers of the enhanced CD single, with the full video being available as a file on CD 2. The video was directed by Mark Nispel in December of 1996 in Los Angelas...
." "Bonedriven" and "Cold Contagious
Cold Contagious
"Cold Contagious" was the fourth and final single from post-grunge band Bush's second studio album, Razorblade Suitcase. "Bonedriven" and "Cold Contagious" are the only Bush singles from 1994-1999 not to be included on the band's 2005 greatest hits compilation, The Best of: 1994-1999, apparently...
" are the only Bush singles from 1994–1999 not to be included on the band's 2005 greatest hits compilation, The Best of: 1994-1999
The Best of: 1994-1999
The Best of: 1994-1999 is a greatest hits double album by British post-grunge band Bush. Disc one consists of the band's hit songs, while disc two is their performance at Woodstock '99...
, apparently excluded in favor of two additional tracks from the band's remix album Deconstructed
Deconstructed (Bush album)
Deconstructed is a remix album by British post-grunge band Bush. It did not feature any truly new material more so than it was a collaborative effort between the band and various producers working in the electronic genre of music which showcased complete remixes of the band's previous songs,...
that were not released as singles.
Music video
The video was the last video to be made off the Razorblade Suitcase album. Directed by Mark Lebon from May 21 to 24 1997 in London, the music video was made because BMWBMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
approached the band and wanted to use the song in an ad, and they also offered a BMW Z3
BMW Z3
The BMW Z3 was the first modern mass-market roadster produced by BMW, as well as the first new BMW model assembled in the United States. The Z3 was introduced as a 1996 model year vehicle, shortly after being featured in the James Bond movie,...
to each of the band members. The video was very low budget as the band had no BWM backing, and director Mark Lebon had to follow the band as they toured in the US for a month to shoot live footage from their shows to use in the video on a handheld mini dv camera.
Commercial performance
While reasonably popular in the U.K. (charting at #49), the song failed to chart at all in the United States. "Bonedriven" is notable as the first single Bush had released that wasn't a massive hit, unlike the highly successful singles from their debut album Sixteen StoneSixteen Stone
Sixteen Stone is the debut album of British rock band Bush. Released in 1994 through Trauma Records, it boasted numerous successful singles and is widely regarded as the band's most popular album.-Title:...
and the first two singles from Razorblade Suitcase. "Bonedriven" began a trend of lower-profile singles from Bush, with the exception of "The Chemicals Between Us
The Chemicals Between Us
"The Chemicals Between Us" is a song by alternative band Bush from their third album The Science of Things.-Lyrics and style:Gavin Rossdale stated that the song was about:"It’s all about the differences and distances between people"...
," the first single from the album The Science of Things
The Science of Things
The Science Of Things is the third studio album by British post-grunge band Bush. Released in 1999, it was the last Bush album under Trauma Records...
, and "Letting the Cables Sleep
Letting the Cables Sleep
"Letting the Cables Sleep" is the third and final single from British post grunge band Bush's third studio album The Science of Things, which was released in 1999. The song became a minor hit, and pushed the album to platinum status...
," also from that album.
It is the first single released by the band that did not chart on the Modern Rock Tracks
Modern Rock Tracks
Alternative Songs is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in Billboard magazine since September 10, 1988. It lists the 40 most-played songs on modern rock radio stations, most of which are alternative rock songs...
, (a chart in which Bush is in the top 20 most successful artists), the band would not release another single that didn't chart until 2001 from the band's final album Golden State
Golden State (album)
Golden State is the fourth studio album by British post-grunge band Bush, released in 2001. Stylistically, it was seen as a return to the post-grunge that Bush became famous for in contrast to their more recent experimental work. However, it ended up being their worst-selling album to date, not...
.
Track listing
- UK CD 1 Single IND95553
- "Bonedriven (Radio Edit)" - 4:09
- "Synapse (Philip SteirPhilip SteirPhilip Steir is a musician, remixer, composer and music producer.- Life and career :As a drummer, he played in the critically acclaimed band Consolidated he co-founded, which was signed to Nettwerk Records and later London Records. Consolidated released five albums between 1990-1996...
Remix)" - 6:24 - "Personal Holloway (Soundclash Republic Mix)" - 6:22
- "Straight No Chaser" - 4:00
- UK CD 2 Single INDX95553
- "Bonedriven" - 4:34
- "Bonedrive (Beat Me Clever Mix)" - 4:17
- "Everything Zen (Derek De Large Mix)" - 7:17
Chart positions
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Charts | 49 |