Infinity Land - Biffy Clyro
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Infinity Land - Biffy Clyro

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Infinity Land - Biffy Clyro

Date: 16/01/09

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Advantages: Wonderful range of influences from one of Scotland's best live acts

Disadvantages: Can be a little too cryptic at times

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 individuals (no hate mail please Kilmarnock residents!)

Lyrics are skilfully penned and swing wildly from the remarkably personal to more abstract musings from Neil. There are a host of tunes on this one that are ripe for download (if you're too mean to buy the full thing). Taking the time to track down 'Strung to your Ribcage', 'The Atrocity', 'Wave upon wave upon wave', 'There's no Such Man as Crasp' (sounds like an insane Christmas carol) is highly recommended. The last three tracks on the record are also particularly fine, although I'd opt for 'The Kids from the Kibble and the Fist of Light' if I was forced to choose one above the others.

Lose yourself in this wonderful gumbo of hard rock power chords, prog musings and indie sensibilities. Get yourself to the record store now! ----->> According to the deal box, those lovely people at Amazon are offering it for less than a fiver.

Summary: Scottish rock stars get creative.