Biffy Clyro

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Biffy Clyro - Black Chandelier (acoustic)

In a special edition of Vic's show, Biffy Clyro drop by for a chat and acoustic session.

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Biography

Biffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band that formed in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire comprising Simon Neil (guitar, lead vocals), James Johnston (bass, vocals) and Ben Johnston (drums, vocals). Currently signed to 14th Floor Records, they have released six studio albums, three of which, Puzzle, Only Revolutions and Opposites reached the top five in the UK Albums Chart. They also claimed their first number one album in the UK Albums Chart with their sixth studio album, Opposites.

After their first three albums, the band expanded their following significantly with the release of their fourth, Puzzle in 2007 creating more mainstream songs with simpler rhythms and distancing themselves from their more unusual dissonant style that was present in the previous three albums. Puzzle peaked at number 2 on the official UK album charts on 16 June 2007. The album went Gold in the UK, selling over 100,000 units and later went Platinum in the UK in 2012 selling over 300,000 copies. Biffy Clyro's popularity was built upon further in 2008 and 2009 with the release of the singles "Mountains" and "That Golden Rule", which both reached the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart.

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BBC Reviews

  1. Opposites 2013

    Review of Opposites

    Reviewed by Al Fox

    A double album of evolution, showcasing a Biffy Clyro ready for any industry curveballs.
  2. Revolutions: Live at Wembley 2011

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    Reviewed by Ian Winwood

    Britain’s best band makes its mark with triumphant live album and DVD set.
  3. Only Revolutions 2009

    Review of Only Revolutions

    Reviewed by Chris Beanland

    A likeable collection, showcasing a natural evolution, but hardly essential listening.
  4. Singles 2001-2005 2008

    Review of Singles 2001-2005

    Reviewed by Rob Crossan

    Looking back with tracks like these is a hugely enjoyable process.
  5. Puzzle 2007

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    Reviewed by Nick Reynolds

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    Reviewed by Damian Jones

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