Ones and Zeros (Young Guns album)
Ones and Zeros is the third studio album by the British rock band Young Guns. It was released on June 8, 2015, through Virgin EMI Records. The album followed their previous releases, All Our Kings Are Dead (2010) and Bones (2012).
The album's title, Ones and Zeros, references the fundamental binary code that underlies digital technology and, according to the band, reflects themes of modernity, digital connection, and the increasingly intertwined relationship between the physical and virtual worlds.
Production of Ones and Zeros involved collaboration with several producers, including Steve Osborne and David Bendeth. The album features a blend of alternative rock, hard rock, and electronic elements, showcasing a development in Young Guns' sound compared to their earlier work.
Singles released from Ones and Zeros included "I Want Out," "Speaking in Tongues," and "Rising Up." The album charted in several countries and received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the band's experimentation with new sounds while maintaining their core rock identity. The album explores themes of societal anxieties in the digital age, along with personal struggles and aspirations.