Opposites is an Alt/Indie album by Biffy Clyro, originally released in 2013. On Gatefold: 20 pressings tracked, owned by 7 collectors.
About
The Scottish trio Biffy Clyro continues to fuse an expansive prog-rock approach with muscular, metal-edged riffage and engaging melodies. <i>Opposites</i> looks both inward and outward as it pairs angst-tinged introspective passages with anthemic choruses (sometimes in the same song). Singer/guitarist Simon Neil projects a tormented gravitas as he embraces his weaknesses (“Different People”), confronts the faceless terrors of modern life (“Black Chandelier”), and seizes a moment of heroism (“Sounds Like Balloons”). Jackhammer guitar thrusts and crisp beats underscore the wounded swagger of “Stingin’ Belle” and “Modern Magic Formula.” From the brassy flamenco energy of “Spanish Radio” to the soaring sonic architecture of “Biblical,” Biffy Clyro goes for a widescreen approach worthy of vintage Pink Floyd. Neil and his bandmates can also craft more intimate self-examinations, as “Skylight” makes clear. “Picture a Knife Fight” is the trio at its most infectiously poppy. <i>Opposites</i> covers a lot of ground artistically but stays coherent thanks to Biffy Clyro’s undeniable chops, galvanizing energy, and genre-busting ambition.
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Tracklist
- The Sand At The Core Of Our Bones
- 1-1Different People5:09
- 1-2Black Chandelier4:05
- 1-3Sounds Like Balloons3:46
- 1-4Opposite3:55
- 1-5The Joke's On Us3:34
- 1-6Biblical3:58
- 1-7A Girl And His Cat3:28
- 1-8The Fog4:41
- 1-9Little Hospitals3:35
- 1-10The Thaw3:43
- The Land At The End Of Our Toes
- 2-1Stingin' Belle4:26
- 2-2Modern Magic Formula3:55
- 2-3Spanish Radio3:52
- 2-4Victory Over The Sun3:59
- 2-5Pocket3:06
- 2-6Trumpet Or Tap3:56
- 2-7Skylight3:45
- 2-8Accident Without Emergency4:52
- 2-9Woo Woo2:18
- 2-10Picture A Knife Fight3:54
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Alternative Rock
- dense
- anthemic
- cinematic
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Alan KaplanBRASS
- Alyssa ParkORCHESTRA
- Andrew DucklesORCHESTRA
- Ben BridwellVOCALS
- Ben Johnston
- Ben KaplanKEYBOARDS , PROGRAMMED BY
- Charlie BisharatORCHESTRA
- David CampbellARRANGED BY , CONDUCTOR ARRANGED BY, CONDUCTOR ORCHESTRATED BY , CONDUCTOR , ARRANGED BY
- Doug TornquistBRASS
- Gerardo HileraORCHESTRA
- Greg LeiszPEDAL STEEL GUITAR
- James Johnston
- Jamie MuhoberacKEYBOARDS , PROGRAMMED BY
- Mario DeLeonORCHESTRA
- Mark AdamsBRASS
- Matt ChamberlainPERCUSSION
- Mike VennartGUITAR
- Rudy SteinORCHESTRA
7 collectors on Gatefold own this · 20 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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