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Joy.Discovery.Invention
"Joy.Discovery.Invention" is a song by Biffy Clyro which opens their 2002 debut album, ''Blackened Sky''. It was their fourth single, appearing as a double A-side with "Toys, Toys, Toys, Choke, Toys, Toys, Toys", a track from their second album, ''The Vertigo of Bliss''. It reached number 86 on the UK Singles Chart and number 46 in the band's native Scotland. Overview The title of the song is taken from a line from a Chuck Palahniuk Charles Michael "Chuck" Palahniuk (; born February 21, 1962) is an American freelance journalist and novelist who describes his work as transgressional fiction. He has published 19 novels, three nonfiction books, two graphic novels, and two adul ... novel called '' Choke'': It is one of relatively few Biffy Clyro songs where the guitars are in standard tuning, as they usually use Drop D tuning. Track 3 on the vinyl release is a new version of a song that originally appeared on Iname. Track listings Songs and lyrics by Simon Neil. Music by Biff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toys, Toys, Toys, Choke, Toys, Toys, Toys
"Toys, Toys, Toys, Choke, Toys, Toys, Toys" is a song by Biffy Clyro from their second album, ''The Vertigo of Bliss'', and was the band's fourth single. It appeared as a double A-side with " Joy.Discovery.Invention", and was released on CD and 7". The B-side to the vinyl, "All The Way Down (Chapter 2)", originally first appeared on the band's debut independent single, " Iname", in 1999. Overview Simon Neil Simon Alexander Neil (born 31 August 1979) is a Scottish vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. He is known for his work in the bands Biffy Clyro and Marmaduke Dukeand also new band with Mike Vennart, Empire state bastard. Career Biffy Clyro ... has commented on the song, saying: Track 3 on the vinyl release is a new version of a song that originally appeared on Iname. Track listings Songs and lyrics by Simon Neil. Music by Biffy Clyro. *CD BBQ361CD # "Joy.Discovery.Invention" – 3:38 # "Toys, Toys, Toys, Choke, Toys, Toys, Toys" – 5:28 # "The Houses of Roofs" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
57 (song)
"57" is a song by Biffy Clyro from their 2002 debut album, ''Blackened Sky''. Information This song was the third single from Blackened Sky. An early version of it, with different vocals and guitars, appeared on their debut EP, ''thekidswhopoptodaywillrocktomorrow ''Thekidswhopoptodaywillrocktomorrow'' was the first EP released by Biffy Clyro Biffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band that formed in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, composed of Simon Neil (guitar, lead vocals), James Johnston (bass, vocals), an ...''. Its intro is played in a mixture of 5/4 and 3/4 time, while the rest of the song is played in 4/4. Also when played live it is sped up noticeably. Track listings Songs and lyrics by Simon Neil. Music by Biffy Clyro. *CD BBQ358CD # "57" – 3:22 # "Hope For An Angel (Radio 1 Session)" – 4:06 # "Time As An Imploding Unit/Waiting For Green" – 9:24 *7" BBQ358 # "57" – 3:22 # "Kill the Old, Torture Their Young (Evening Session Version)" – 6:10 Personnel * Simon Nei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blackened Sky
''Blackened Sky'' is the debut studio album by Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro. Largely produced with the band by Chris Sheldon, it was released by Beggars Banquet Records on 10 March 2002. The album reached number 78 on the UK Albums Chart, and spawned four singles. A deluxe remastered edition was released in 2012, which featured, in addition to the original 12 album tracks, two songs from the band's debut extended play (EP) ''thekidswhopoptodaywillrocktomorrow'' and a number of B-sides from the album's singles. Reception Critical reception to Biffy Clyro's debut album was generally mixed. John Murphy of independent music website musicOMH, writing at the time of its release in 2002, claimed that ''Blackened Sky'' was evidence of Biffy's status as "the most exciting new band in Britain", drawing comparisons to influencing band Nirvana and praising elements such as the consistency in the vocal performances. His review was not entirely positive though, as he pointed out that "with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band that formed in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, composed of Simon Neil (guitar, lead vocals), James Johnston (bass, vocals), and Ben Johnston (drums, vocals). Currently signed to 14th Floor Records, they have released nine studio albums, six of which (''Puzzle'', '' Only Revolutions'', ''Opposites'', ''Ellipsis'', ''A Celebration of Endings'' and ''The Myth of the Happily Ever After'') reached the top five in the UK Albums Chart, with their sixth studio album, ''Opposites'' claiming their first UK No. 1 album. Three consecutive studio albums (''Opposites'', ''Ellipsis'' and ''A Celebration of Endings'') peaked at number one in the UK official albums chart. After their first three albums, the band expanded their following significantly in 2007 with the release of their fourth album, ''Puzzle'', creating more mainstream songs with simpler rhythms and distancing themselves from the more unusual dissonant style present in their previous three albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choke (novel)
''Choke'' is a 2001 novel by American author Chuck Palahniuk. The story focuses on Victor, a sex addict and con man. He also works at a colonial reenactment museum. The novel was later adapted for film by Clark Gregg. Plot summary ''Choke'' follows Victor Mancini and his friend Denny through a few months of their lives with frequent flashbacks to the days when Victor was a child. Victor had grown up moving from one foster home to another, as his mother was found to be unfit to raise him. Several times throughout his childhood, his mother would kidnap him from his various foster parents, though every time they would eventually be caught, and he would again be remanded over to the child welfare agency. In the present-day setting of the book, Victor has left medical school to support his feeble mother, who is now in a nursing home. In order to pay for elder care for his mother, he resorts to being a con artist. Victor goes to various restaurants and purposely causes himself to ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Vertigo Of Bliss
''The Vertigo of Bliss'' is the second studio album by British rock band Biffy Clyro. Produced with the band by Chris Sheldon, it was released by Beggars Banquet Records on 16 June 2003. The album reached number 48 on the UK Albums Chart, and spawned four singles. A deluxe remastered edition was released in 2012, which featured, in addition to the original 13 album tracks, a number of B-sides from the album's singles. Cover artwork The album cover for ''The Vertigo of Bliss'' was designed by comic book artist Milo Manara. Despite raising some controversy, the artwork was praised by music magazine ''ShortList'' who named it in their list of "The 50 Coolest Album Covers Ever", explaining that the "erotic and controversial" cover "only endeared iffymore to the small but loyal fanbase they were beginning to cultivate". In an interview with ''ShortList'', Neil said of the cover "we got quite a bad reaction to that artwork when it first came out ..that was our first kind of lesson le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justboy
"Justboy" is a song by Biffy Clyro from their 2002 debut album, ''Blackened Sky ''Blackened Sky'' is the debut studio album by Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro. Largely produced with the band by Chris Sheldon, it was released by Beggars Banquet Records on 10 March 2002. The album reached number 78 on the UK Albums Chart, and ...''. It was the band's second single. Overview "Justboy" is a fan-favourite among Biffy Clyro fans. Simon Neil has commented on the song, saying: Track listings Songs and lyrics by Simon Neil. Music by Biffy Clyro. *CD BBQ335CD, 7" BBQ335 # "Justboy" – 4:23 # "Being Gabriel" – 6:20 # "Unsubtle" – 2:27 Personnel * Simon Neil – guitar, vocals * James Johnston – bass, vocals * Ben Johnston – drums, vocals * Chris Sheldon – producer Notes External links"Justboy" Lyrics [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ideal Height
"The Ideal Height" is a song by Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro, released as the first single from their second studio album, ''The Vertigo of Bliss'' (2003), on 24 March 2003. On the UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s ..., it peaked at number 46. Track listings Songs and lyrics by Simon Neil. Music by Biffy Clyro. CD (BBQ365CD) # "The Ideal Height" – 3:41 # "...And With The Scissorkick Is Victorious" – 5:24 # "Do You Remember What You Came For?" – 3:31 7" (BBQ365) # "The Ideal Height" – 3:41 # "...And with the Scissorkick Is Victorious" – 5:24 Personnel * Simon Neil – guitar, vocals * James Johnston – bass, vocals * Ben Johnston – drums, vocals * Chris Sheldon – producer Charts References External links"The Ideal Height" Lyrics< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
27 (song)
"27" is a song by Scottish band Biffy Clyro from their 2002 debut album, ''Blackened Sky''. It was the band's first single on Beggars Banquet, released on 9 April 2001 in the United Kingdom. Although the song did not reach the top 100 on the UK Singles Chart, it managed to peak at number 43 on the UK Indie Chart. Overview "27" was voted Single of the Week by US band Taproot in the 7 April 2001 issue of ''Kerrang!'' magazine.''Kerrang!'' #847 Bassist James Johnston has commented about this, saying: Track listings Songs and lyrics by Simon Neil. Music by Biffy Clyro. *CD BBQCD352, 7" BBQ352 #"27" – 3:27 #"Instructio4" – 5:53 #"Breatheher" – 3:54 Personnel * Simon Neil – guitar, vocals * James Johnston – bass, vocals * Ben Johnston – drums, vocals * Chris Sheldon – producer Charts References External links"27" Lyrics [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Sheldon
Chris Sheldon (born 25 September 1962) is an English record producer, particularly of rock music based in London, England. He has produced or mixed records for the Foo Fighters, Garbage, Big Country, Feeder, Therapy?, Biffy Clyro, Oceansize, Pixies and Shed 7. He lives in London, is married and has two daughters. Career Sheldon was born in Pakistan when his parents were posted abroad for work and grew up in Surrey. He took his first steps in the music industry when he was a drummer in several local punk bands. In the mid-1980s he worked as engineer in productions of artists such as Dead or Alive, Prefab Sprout, Elkie Brooks and Roger Waters. One of his first own productions was The Mission's 1990 album ''Carved In Sand''. Therapy?'s EP "Shortsharpshock" reached number 9 in the UK Singles Chart on 20 March 1993. Their album '' Troublegum'' reached number 5 in the UK Albums Chart on 19 February 1994. Shed Seven's single "Going For Gold" entered the UK chart on 23 March 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Neil
Simon Alexander Neil (born 31 August 1979) is a Scottish vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. He is known for his work in the bands Biffy Clyro and Marmaduke Dukeand also new band with Mike Vennart, Empire state bastard. Career Biffy Clyro Born in Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland, Simon Neil formed Biffy Clyro in 1995 at 15 years old recruiting Kilmarnock-born Ben Johnston and someone known only as Barry on drums and bass respectively, calling themselves Skrewfish. In 2021, he presented a series of shows on BBC Radio Scotland. Musical equipment used The following is a list of musical equipment used by Simon Neil: Guitars ''Electric'' * Fender Standard StratocastersBiffyTabs Equipment – Simon – Various different Mexican models, including White, Red, Sunburst (with neck pickup & controls remove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beggars Banquet Records
Beggars Banquet Records is a British independent record label. Beggars Banquet started as a chain of record shops owned by Martin Mills and Nick Austin and is part of the Beggars Group of labels. History In 1977, spurred by the prevailing DIY aesthetics of the British punk rock movement (then at the height of its popularity), Martin Mills and Nick Austin founded a record label to release records under the Beggars Banquet imprint. The first band on the label was the English punk group the Lurkers; the first release on the label was the Lurkers' 7" single "Shadow"/"Love Story". They also released the first solo "Duffo" album from Australian big-band vocalist Jeff Duff. Later in the decade and into the early 1980s, hits with Tubeway Army and Gary Numan secured the label's future. Other bands who were signed to the label include the Associates, the Bolshoi, the Cult, Flesh for Lulu, Gene Loves Jezebel, the Icicle Works and the Go-Betweens. See also * List of record labels * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
