"Shotgun" is a song by American nu metal band Limp Bizkit from their fifth studio album, Gold Cobra (2011). Notable for showcasing the guitar playing of Wes Borland and production by DJ Lethal. Written by Fred Durst, Borland, DJ Lethal, John Otto and Sam Rivers, the song describes sitting at home brandishing a shotgun.
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| Single by Limp Bizkit | ||||
| from the album Gold Cobra | ||||
| Released | May 17, 2011 | |||
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| Length | 4:33 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Fred Durst | |||
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"Shotgun" distinguishes itself from the style that the band is better known for with its heavier, guitar-driven style, as opposed to previous songs by the group, which were driven by the production of turntablist and sound designer DJ Lethal, and features a solo by Borland, something that Limp Bizkit is not generally known for. It was released as the album's first single in May 2011, and peaked at number 26 on the Canadian Rock Chart. The song was favorably received by critics, who appraised Borland's heavy guitar playing, and DJ Lethal's sound design.
Music and lyrics
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Fred Durst's lyrics describe sitting at home smoking cannabis while brandishing a shotgun.[1]
"Shotgun" prominently features the unique guitar playing of Wes Borland, as opposed to the songs on earlier albums by the band, which were driven by DJ Lethal's sound design.[1] Borland closes the song with a solo, which Limp Bizkit is not known for.[2]
The music video shows an aggressive live performance of the band taking from a promo tour of the Gold Cobra album, interspersed with lyrics.[3]
Reception
editIGN writer Chad Grischow wrote, "Borland's achy guitar bobbing and weaving through the heavy beat of "Shotgun" delivers some of the album's best guitar work".[1] Metal Hammer writer Terry Bezer also appraised the song, writing "The fist-pumping, riot-starting chorus is a guaranteed winner".[2] PopMatters writer Josh Langhoff wrote, "Guitarist Wes Borland pulls off one huge catchy riff after another, and he and DJ Lethal add sound effects that alter ['Shotgun'] subtly and not-so-subtly."[4]
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| United States | May 17, 2011 | Digital download | |
| United Kingdom | May 18, 2011 | Digital download |
Charts
edit| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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| Canada Active Rock (America's Music Charts)[5] | 26 |
| Canada Rock (Billboard)[6] | 49 |
| Denmark (Tracklisten)[7] | 23 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[8] | 25 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[9] | 21 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[10] | 27 |
| UK Rock (Official Charts Company)[11] | 8 |
| US Rock Digital Songs (Billboard)[12] | 31 |
| US Rock Songs (Billboard)[13] | 34 |
Personnel
edit- Limp Bizkit
References
edit- ^ a b c Grischow, Chad (June 27, 2011). "Limp Bizkit: Gold Cobra Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 22 December 2011. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- ^ a b Bezer, Terry (July 6, 2011). "Gold Cobra review". Metal Hammer. Archived from the original on June 9, 2011. Retrieved Oct 13, 2011.
- ^ Limp Bizkit - Shotgun (Lyric Video) Official Universal Music Promo Video, retrieved 2022-09-18
- ^ Langhoff, Josh (July 6, 2011). "Limp Bizkit: Gold Cobra". PopMatters. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
- ^ "Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive: Active Rock - July 26, 2011". America's Music Charts. 26 July 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2011.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit – Shotgun". Tracklisten. Retrieved 2010-10-25.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit: Shotgun" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat.
- ^ Search for Irish peaks
- ^ "Limp Bizkit – Shotgun" Canciones Top 50.
- ^ "2011-05-28 Top 40 Rock & Metal Singles Archive". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2013-04-25.
- ^ "Limp Bizkit Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-04-25.
- ^ "Billboard Hot Rock Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 2013-09-26.