Infinity Land - Biffy Clyro

While many will assume that Biffy Clyro's introduction to the main stream in 2007 that they were a completely new band. This couldn't be further from the truth. The 3 piece from Ayrshire in Scotland actually formed in 1995 as 15 year olds and started to record and tour albums. In fact Puzzle was to be the bands 4th studio release. It's the bands 2004 release Infinity Land that will form the topic of this review as it was the first album that brought Biffy to my attention. The album itself was recorded in Monmouth in Wales as the band tried to create a different sound to the previous two albums. It seen the sound become a little heavier and perhaps a little ...  Read the complete review

A fantastic slice of hard rock, Biffy Clyro show off their skills and stadium-worthy credentials on this electrifying record. In many ways a darker release than prior album 'The Vertigo of Bliss', 'Infinity Land' is a very interesting record and a seed for 'Puzzle' (their most recent release, and another triumph), in which their guitar-heavy style takes a natural evolutionary leap in both confidence and technique. As ever, the three piece don't let up, with a veritable barrage of lightning fast guitars, careful drumming and key changes a-plenty. Listening something like the thinking man's Muse, it's hard to believe that Kilmarnock has produced such talented ...  Read the complete review

Biffy Clyro are a three piece band that originate from Ayrshire, Scotland, and are Simon Neil (vocals/guitar/songwriter), and brothers James (bass/vocals) and Ben Johnston (drum/vocals). Biffy are unlike nearly any other rock band around, mixing blends of Nirvana to At The Drive In to even the likes of Rush as an influence to their sound. They refuse to follow any traditional music code and structure, but, in essence, this is what makes Biffy Clyro so interesting. It also makes them unique, especially to much of todays music. 'Infinity Land' is Biffy Clyro's third album, and was released in 2004. It shows massive developments in the bands talents ...  Read the complete review