Author Topic: Biffy Clyro (Read 10638 times)

faemir · « **Reply #35 on:** August 06, 2010, 02:47:15 PM »

I'm not digging Puzzle, a couple of songs I like but it seems overall really bland. TVoB is getting better though

bodiesinflight · « **Reply #36 on:** August 07, 2010, 04:10:43 AM »

I like Puzzle but it's definitely their worst album imo. The main problem I have with that and OR tbh is the production. I just think they sound far too clean and it doesn't really suit them. Live however the newer songs still rock though, even The Captain!

faemir · « **Reply #37 on:** August 09, 2010, 05:09:51 AM »

Now I'm Everyone is a goood song.

And why surprised at the captain? I love that song D:

bodiesinflight · « **Reply #38 on:** August 09, 2010, 09:28:37 AM »

It used to be SO good before they stuck trumpets all over it

SoundscapeMN · « **Reply #39 on:** December 04, 2010, 10:26:43 PM »

bump.

tour began last night. Some American dates included. Minneapolis on February 20th!

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25 upcoming shows/events

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Dec 4
Wembley Arena

London, ENG, UNITED KINGDOM
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Dec 9
Acer Arena (Supporting Muse)

Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA
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Dec 10
Acer Arena (Supporting Muse)

Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA
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Dec 11
The Factory

Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA
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Dec 14
Rod Laver Arena (Supporting Muse)

Melbourne, VIC, AUSTRALIA
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Dec 15
Rod Laver Arena (Supporting Muse)

Melbourne, VIC, AUSTRALIA
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Dec 16
hi-Fi

Melbourne, VIC, AUSTRALIA
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Dec 19
Bassendean Oval (Supporting Muse)

Perth, Westeran A, AUSTRALIA
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Dec 31
Princess Street Gardens

Edinburgh, Scotland, UNITED KINGDOM
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Feb 10
Rock N Roll Hotel

Washington, D.C.
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Feb 11
North Star Bar

Philadelphia, PA
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Feb 12
Gramercy Theatre

New York, NY , USA
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Feb 13
TT the Bear's

Cambridge, MA
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Feb 15
La Sala Rossa

Montréal, Quebec, CANADA
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Feb 16
Garrison

Toronto, Ontario, CANADA
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Feb 18
Basement

Columbus, OH
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Feb 19
Double Door

Chicago, IL
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Feb 20
7th Street Entry

Minneapolis, MN , US
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Feb 24
Doug Fir Lounge

Portland, OR
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Feb 25
Venue

Vancouver, BC, CANADA
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Feb 26
The Crocodile

Seattle, WA , US
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Feb 28
Rickshaw Stop

San Francisco, California, US
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Mar 1
Troubadour

West Hollywood, CA
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Jul 2
Milton Keynes Bowl

Milton Keynes, Buckingham, UNITED KINGDOM
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Jul 3
Milton Keynes Bowl

Milton Keynes, Buckingham, UNITED KINGDOM

I'm curious about if Mike Vennart from Oceansize may be coming along for the tour of the States. I've never seen Oceansize or met any of those guys, but it would be cool to at least see Mike and maybe get a chance to chat with him at least if he in fact will be playing with Biffy as he has often, recently.

bodiesinflight · « **Reply #40 on:** December 05, 2010, 07:26:13 AM »

I don't think Mike will be going out to the US I'm afraid, he's only been doing UK shows with them thus far and I expect 'Size may well be on tour again at some point next springtime.

Biffy have basically been owning Britain's arenas in the last week or so. Last night at Wembley was the final date of the tour and they totally rocked the place to its foundations.

Totally go and see Biffy basically, they're awesome and they're wonderful guys as well.

faemir · « **Reply #41 on:** December 05, 2010, 07:28:17 AM »

I really want to see them live

I still prefer Puzzle and Only Revolutions to their old stuff though

There's No Such Thing as a Jaggy Snake is amazing though

Zantera · « **Reply #42 on:** December 05, 2010, 07:28:52 AM »

Mike should stop slacking around with Biffy and tour more with Oceansize tbh.

faemir · « **Reply #43 on:** December 05, 2010, 09:16:22 AM »

Haha, jealous?

Zantera · « **Reply #44 on:** December 05, 2010, 09:29:16 AM »

It's just a bit surprising that he's wasting time in a band that's just decent, when he's in the best band in the world.

bodiesinflight · « **Reply #45 on:** December 05, 2010, 10:27:16 AM »

Quote from: faemir on December 05, 2010, 07:28:17 AM

I really want to see them live

Aw man, I probably could've got you a free ticket last night. Didn't think you'd be fussed though. Sorry.

Quote from: Zantera on December 05, 2010, 09:29:16 AM

It's just a bit surprising that he's wasting time in a band that's just decent, when he's in the best band in the world.

You've become an Oceansize megafan overnight which is good but keep in mind that the money Mike earns from touring with Biffy mostly goes back to Oceansize and helps them continue as a band. Also Biffy and Mike are pretty much best friends so it's hardly a surprising combination (as well as the fact that Mike loves Biffy's music - as seen by him screaming along during live shows) and Mike was on tour with 'Size for 2 and a half months not so long ago so he's hardly been slacking on the 'Size front!

Zantera · « **Reply #46 on:** December 05, 2010, 10:42:34 AM »

I understand it, i mean it's kinda cool with friends helping friends like in this case.

faemir · « **Reply #47 on:** December 05, 2010, 01:08:51 PM »

Damnit bodies, I would totally have taken up on that offer

Oh well, next time!

Also, what role is Mike playing live for Biffy?

bodiesinflight · « **Reply #48 on:** December 07, 2010, 11:41:24 AM »

Mike plays all the second guitar parts/string parts on his guitar. This really fills up their sound live.

Also I'm delighted to say that Biffy Clyro will headline Sonisphere Festival 2011 Knebworth.

TheVoxyn · « **Reply #49 on:** July 04, 2012, 04:38:34 AM »

BUUUMP

Can't stop listening to Only Revolutions. Was already familiar with Many of Horror but decided to give the full album a spin last week and I am hooked. There is just 1 song I don't like, Born on a Horse, but the rest is really nice. Many of Horror is still my favorite though, it's so good.

Heretic · « **Reply #50 on:** July 04, 2012, 07:40:21 AM »

WHEN WE COLLIDE WE COME TOGETHER

ariich · « **Reply #51 on:** July 04, 2012, 12:33:53 PM »

Quote from: TheVoxyn on July 04, 2012, 04:38:34 AM

BUUUMP

Can't stop listening to Only Revolutions. Was already familiar with Many of Horror but decided to give the full album a spin last week and I am hooked. There is just 1 song I don't like, Born on a Horse, but the rest is really nice. Many of Horror is still my favorite though, it's so good.

Hah, I love Born on a Horse, such a groovy song. There are a couple of dull tracks but it's mostly a really good album. Same with Puzzle! Never got into their older stuff though.

faemir · « **Reply #52 on:** January 23, 2013, 07:01:01 AM »

New album is AWESOME

Kotowboy · « **Reply #53 on:** January 24, 2013, 07:50:11 AM »

I like Puzzle and O.R. is pretty good too but they're getting slightly less "Biffy" with each album.

If you listen to Infinity Land and Vertigo of Bliss - it really is like a different band.

I listened to the first single from Opposites and they are slowly but surely becoming Snow Patrol..

I hope that Opposites has more of that earlier crazy fucked up Biffy sound.

faemir · « **Reply #54 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:08:00 AM »

I think that OR is miles ahead of Puzzle, Opposites definitely feels less mainstream than OR (whether that is good or bad is up to you), I mean... it is a double album.

I still don't get the love for their older stuff - I get bored with their first two releases. The craziness of Infinity Land is cool, but I still think that their songwriting only came into it's prime with OR.

ariich · « **Reply #55 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:58:34 AM »

I agree with you Dan, the earlier stuff is alright, but I think they've become more engaging these days. I really like both of OR and Puzzle, and am really looking forward to the new album!

Kotow, have you heard both singles? One of them is quite ballady but the other one is rocking.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #56 on:** January 24, 2013, 11:26:09 AM »

I think so..

I'll have to make up my mind when the album is out.

Heretic · « **Reply #57 on:** January 24, 2013, 06:08:25 PM »

THIS ALBUM IS SO GOOD

Kotowboy · « **Reply #58 on:** January 24, 2013, 06:09:25 PM »

ITS NOT OUT YET

cyberdrummer · « **Reply #59 on:** January 25, 2013, 08:30:16 AM »

I much prefer the first three albums, but will give this new one a listen. I remember seeing Biffy in a 500 capacity venue just after the release of Infinity Land. I almost fainted.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #60 on:** January 25, 2013, 12:01:56 PM »

There's something that happens to a band when they get big - their live sound just gets all smoothed over and really safe.

Oasis back in the day were an absolute wall of rhythm guitar Marshall noise. When They played Wembley - it was pretty much like listening to a CD over the PA ( yes they were playing live ).

Same with Green Day. Compare 1994 shows to something off Awesome As F*** - all the abrasion is absent.

Yes they have better gear and yes theyre better performers but...

And im not just taking about the quality of live recordings.. Actually being there.

TheVoxyn · « **Reply #61 on:** January 25, 2013, 03:36:07 PM »

I like the new album a lot.

Heretic · « **Reply #62 on:** January 28, 2013, 07:09:39 PM »

'Pocket' for most fun song ever.

Zantera · « **Reply #63 on:** January 29, 2013, 02:23:40 AM »

Gave it a spin yesterday. A lot to take in, but a very enjoyable album.

krands85 · « **Reply #64 on:** January 29, 2013, 07:30:40 AM »

Been a fan of these guys for a long time now, a friend introduced me to them after The Vertigo of Bliss came out (which I still think is their best album). I love the first 4 albums, although when Puzzle came out you could hear their sound beginning to change a little - it still has some of their best tracks though. Was excited for Only Revolutions when I heard 'That Golden Rule' - but the rest of the album was so disappointing to me, hated it all.

Was expecting more of the same from Opposites, but I've listened to it a couple of times and it seems much better. There doesn't seem to be any great stand out tracks though unfortunately.

They seem to have followed a similar sort of path to Muse - for me anyway. Good solid debut album, followed up with their best work on the second. Consolidate nicely with a good third album, then begin to change their sound a little with the 4th, appealing to a more mainstream audience but still having some killer tracks. Then with the 5th album, only 1 or 2 good tracks and the rest really poor. Then with the 6th, things are a bit more consistent, but a lack of really good songs like they used to write.

Heretic · « **Reply #65 on:** January 29, 2013, 02:31:17 PM »

If you're saying Opposites doesn't have any standout tracks you're nuts. Different People, Black Chandelier, Accident Without Emergency, Spanish Radio, Pocket-- all really good songs.

krands85 · « **Reply #66 on:** January 29, 2013, 06:52:47 PM »

Well yeah, I'm probably a bit premature phrasing it like that after only 2 listens. Especially as most songs and albums take a good number listens before I can appreciate them properly.

It's just with Biffy, they seemed to have that knack on the earlier albums of having songs that stood out for me immediately, literally the first time I heard them - That Golden Rule, Semi-Mental, Living is a Problem and Glitter & Trauma/Jaggy Snake/My Recovery Injection from Infinity Land.

Zantera · « **Reply #67 on:** January 30, 2013, 08:20:23 AM »

I really like the album, but It's hard to properly rank it. I would probably say 4 out of 5 (if 4.5 is also a possibility).
The best songs are amazing, I'd say "Different People" and "Opposite" are the two standouts for me. There are some really awesome songs, some great songs and some good ones. I don't think there's any bad songs on it, but a few ups and downs.

ariich · « **Reply #68 on:** January 30, 2013, 12:07:11 PM »

Finally got the album, given it a couple of listens now and I'm really digging it. I like the way the lyrical themes on the two discs are so distinct, although it's a shame the tone of the music doesn't differ in the same way.

For some reason most of the shops here are almost only stocking the one-disc version, wtf.

krands85 · « **Reply #69 on:** August 12, 2014, 02:40:55 PM »

Bit of a bump, but someone just pointed this out to me:

https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/biffyclyro?eml=2014August12/1747121/6142731

I don't listen to the band that much these days and I'm not very keen on their newer stuff, but that first night looks great - especially since I've never seen them live before. Got an expensive few months coming up, gig-wise!

News: Welcome back, Mike Portnoy!

Author Topic: Biffy Clyro (Read 10638 times)