Biffy Clyro - Only Revolutions
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I had my first listen through on the tube this morning, Not ideal I know but I'd heard it before. I think it's fantastic. It's better than Puzzle in that it's got better hooks, but it's also more 'Biffy' than Puzzle. In my opinion. There were a couple of great tracks on Puzzle though.
It has to be said that it doesn't sound as heavy as it did live. Almost all of the songs on Only Revolutions sound better with them all screaming the lyrics down the mic!
First listen through and very enjoyable album all round. Sounds great when cranked up volume!!
At lots of people are having a bit of a pop at them for heading in a bit more of a commercial route but at the end of the day if that's the route they want then good on them. It's also likely to be a more main stream commercial success and ultimately make some more cash for them and record company!!! It's a much more easy listen than some of the older stuff, which could be heavy going at times but still very good.
I've been listening to them for years and years now (as i'm great pals with Simon's brother) so i say good luck to them and this is a cracking album that i hope gets the recognition from all concerned.
Well worth a purchase!!
At lots of people are having a bit of a pop at them for heading in a bit more of a commercial route but at the end of the day if that's the route they want then good on them. It's also likely to be a more main stream commercial success and ultimately make some more cash for them and record company!!! It's a much more easy listen than some of the older stuff, which could be heavy going at times but still very good.
I've been listening to them for years and years now (as i'm great pals with Simon's brother) so i say good luck to them and this is a cracking album that i hope gets the recognition from all concerned.
Well worth a purchase!!
Just had a listen and I love it. Definitely worth every penny. 
And yes, it sounds fantastic cranked up to eleven!
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Stand out tracks for me have to be:
Born On A Horse
Many of Horror
Know Your Quarry
Of course, we're all familiar with The Captain, That Golden Rule, and Mountains now, but I really enjoy these songs too.
Bubbles is very catchy, but it does slightly feel a little marketed - similar to what I experienced when I first heard The Captain. However, the more I listen to it - as with The Captain - the more I find that I'm enjoying it. Only time can tell with these things, but the album overall has lived up to my expectations and we all know what a cynical sod I am.
And yes, it sounds fantastic cranked up to eleven!
EDIT:
Stand out tracks for me have to be:
Born On A Horse
Many of Horror
Know Your Quarry
Of course, we're all familiar with The Captain, That Golden Rule, and Mountains now, but I really enjoy these songs too.
Bubbles is very catchy, but it does slightly feel a little marketed - similar to what I experienced when I first heard The Captain. However, the more I listen to it - as with The Captain - the more I find that I'm enjoying it. Only time can tell with these things, but the album overall has lived up to my expectations and we all know what a cynical sod I am.
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Definitely worth a bump this... Bought it yesterday along with the new Moby album and a number of other CDs; none of the rest have even had a look in so far.
Awesome, quite frankly..
Awesome, quite frankly..
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Despite being a big fan of the Biffy, I only picked up this album a couple of weeks ago. 
It's ruddy brilliant and worth it's Mercury Prize nomination.
Also, "I pronounce it aluminium, because there's an I next to the u and m" is THE best opening lyric in a song EVER.
It's ruddy brilliant and worth it's Mercury Prize nomination.
Also, "I pronounce it aluminium, because there's an I next to the u and m" is THE best opening lyric in a song EVER.
I thought I'd say I got to see Biffy a few months ago in London at the Hammersmith Apollo. It was really great to see them again, and the songs did not disappoint live either. My only gripe really was that when Biffy played some of their old stuff like Justboy or Glitter and Trauma, not many people seemed to know the words at all.
It's good that the fan-base is increasing, but it was a bit of a downer that not everyone was singing their hearts out to the classics.
It's good that the fan-base is increasing, but it was a bit of a downer that not everyone was singing their hearts out to the classics.
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I got to see them at Oxegen on the 11th. They were epic as was to be expected, but the crowd was terrible. As you can see:
That song got the most reaction so you can imagine how older tracks fared...
That song got the most reaction so you can imagine how older tracks fared...
Yeah, I was expecting the gig to be teeming with die-hard fans, but it felt like they'd just recently heard them on the radio and went to see the new stuff. I saw them in Plymouth a few years ago now when they supported Bloc Party (around the time Puzzle came out I believe) and the crowd there were much better. Shame really. They're one of the few bands I'd absolutely love to be part of an intimate set. It's a bit rubbish when people are looking at you funny because you know the words to the older stuff too. 
What can I say? I like having a drink and sing-along. I don't do it that often.
...and you've just reminded me that I took a few videos on my old school camera, cleverly disguised as a brick. I must get around to uploading them at some point.
What can I say? I like having a drink and sing-along. I don't do it that often.
...and you've just reminded me that I took a few videos on my old school camera, cleverly disguised as a brick. I must get around to uploading them at some point.