Out In The Open
Butch Walker, 2019. Solo by Butch Walker.
Butch Walker is better known as a songwriter and producer than as a guitar hero, which makes the lead playing on Out In The Open a welcome surprise. His solo is concise and hook-driven, built from punchy bends and phrases that sound like they could be sung. The Les Paul tone is thick and warm, with a classic-rock crunch that suits the song's anthemic feel. Walker's approach owes a lot to 1970s rock, favoring melody and attitude over technique. The solo lifts the song without stealing it. Listen for how the solo's opening phrase echoes the vocal melody, then pushes it higher, before sliding neatly back into the next section.
Out In The Open by Butch Walker is featured in our Rock (#20) list. The solo is played by Butch Walker and the song was released in 2019.
In our lists
- The 25 Greatest Rock Guitar Solos — #20
- 2010 to Now — #12
- Best of the 21st Century — #21
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Who played the guitar solo on Out In The Open?
Butch Walker played the solo on Butch Walker's Out In The Open (2019).
What guitar was used on the Out In The Open solo?
A gibson les paul, according to widely reported accounts.