"Burn Burn" is the first single from ''

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'', the second album from the Welsh

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. The video for the single was filmed in

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Release and reception

"Burn Burn" was released in the winter of 2003 and became one of the most successful songs from ''Start Something'' on the rock charts. "Burn Burn" charted at 81 on the German Single Chart and on 48 on the Australian Singles Chart. "Last Train Home" is their second single to ever chart in the US — the first one is "

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." "Burn Burn" is their only single to ever chart in Germany. Dan Martin of

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said "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

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said "Standouts such as 'Last Train Home' and 'Burn Burn' hint at something awesome. In the meantime, it's a kick-ass tribute."Rolling Stone review
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Track listing

Personnel

* Ian Watkins – lead vocals *

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* Mike Lewis – rhythm guitar *

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– drums,

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, samples,

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In popular culture

"Burn Burn" was featured in the soundtrack of sports video game ''

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Chart positions

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Burn Burn (Song) Lostprophets songs 2003 singles 2003 songs Song recordings produced by Eric Valentine Columbia Records singles