"Machines" is a song by
Scottish band
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 r ...
, from their 2007 album, ''
Puzzle
A puzzle is a game, Problem solving, problem, or toy that tests a person's ingenuity or knowledge. In a puzzle, the solver is expected to put pieces together (Disentanglement puzzle, or take them apart) in a logical way, in order to arrive at th ...
''. It was due to be released as the fourth physical single from ''Puzzle'' on 1 October 2007 but was pushed back one week and released on 8 October 2007.
The "Alternate Mix" was released on iTunes on 30 September, 1 day earlier than expected.
The "Rock Version" can only be bought at Recordstore.co.uk and also has alternate lyrics to the album version.
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 listings
Songs and lyrics by Simon Neil. Music by Biffy Clyro.
*CD
14FLR44CD, 5051442406672
#"Machines (Chris Lord-Alge Mix)" - 3:54
#"Hermaphrofight"
*7" #1
14FLR27V1, 5051442406672
#"Machines (Chris Lord-Alge Mix)" - 3:54
#"Classical Machines (Remix)"
*7" #2
14FLR27V2, 5051442406672
#"Machines (Chris Lord-Alge Mix)" - 3:54
#"Machines (Demo)"
* Digital download - Recordstore.co.uk exclusive
#"Rock Machines"
Personnel
* Simon Neil – guitar, vocals
* James Johnston – bass, vocals
* Ben Johnston – drums, vocals
* Garth Richardson – producer
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Dorothy Lawson - cello
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Iain Cook
Iain Andrew Cook (born 2 November 1974) is a Scottish musician, composer, record producer, and member of Glasgow-based pop band Chvrches. He played guitar for the Scottish post-rock band Aereogramme until their breakup in 2007. Cook also co ...
– "Classical Machines" remixer
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Chris Lord-Alge
Chris Lord-Alge is an American mix engineer. He is the brother of both Tom Lord-Alge and Jeff Lord-Alge, both of whom are also audio engineers. Chris and Tom are known for their abundant use of dynamic compression for molding mixes that play wel ...
- "Machines (Alternative Version)" mixer
Chart performance
Notes
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Biffy Clyro songs
2007 singles
Albums with cover art by Storm Thorgerson
Songs written by Simon Neil
Song recordings produced by Garth Richardson
2007 songs
14th Floor Records singles