"27" is a song by Scottish band

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from their 2002 debut album, ''

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''. 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

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, it managed to peak at number 43 on the

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Overview

"27" was voted Single of the Week by US band

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in the 7 April 2001 issue of ''

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'' 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"27" Guitar Tablature"27" Review
on

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