Puzzle - Biffy Clyro

On their first few albums, Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro gained themselves a reputation for being a bit, well, obtuse. Weird time signature changes, screamed choruses, song structures that lurched in unpredictable directions, titles like "Toys, Toys, Toys, Choke, Toys, Toys, Toys" and "Kill The Old, Torture Their Young" - all elements seemingly designed to alienate all but the most hardcore of fans. Then along comes Puzzle, an appropriately titled album if ever there was one. Launching with stabbing strings and staccato drums, "Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies" is a perfect statement of intent. It's not a ...  Read the complete review

Puzzle is the fourth album from Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro. Puzzle is slightly more mainstream than previous albums but still maintain the unique Biffy sound. The albums consists of 13 tracks, from soft acoustic tracks to hard rock songs complete with orchestra and that familiar sound the band is famous for. Track 1- Living is a Problem Because Everything Dies. This is a brilliant first tack for the album. It starts off with weird stabbing guitar chords which any musician will tell really show off the bands tight playing and timing. For some reason, this part of the song reminds me of the film Men In Black, however I'm not sure why, I think it's ...  Read the complete review

BIFFY CLYRO are a Scottish progressive rock band whose album PUZZLE is a treat. The album consists of tthirteen tracks ranging from ballads to hard rock. LIVING IS A PROBLEM BECAUSE EVERYONE DIES, i found to be a disturbing track because of the lyrics. However listening to the lyrics again I found that they really had a meaning and this follows right the way through the album. FOLDING STARS is an amazing ballad full of emotion in the lyrics. Full of passion and heartfelt warmth in the vocals it really puts a tear in your eye. The same goes for A WHOLE CHILD AGO. This song proves that this Scottish band can write and really tug at the ...  Read the complete review

==================== Biffy Clyro ==================== Biffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band from Ayrshire. Having been into this band for a few years now I was pretty excited to hear that they were due to release some new material- 'Puzzle'. The weren't that well known up until last year but hit the mainstream with singles such as 'Machines', and 'Mountains'. If, like me, you have followed the band for quite a while you will prbably, again like me, have thought 'Oh great, another unique act that have sold out and conformed!'. At first I did think that, but don't be fooled, this is no ordinary mainstream band, they are unique and fantastic in my opinion! You ...  Read the complete review

Biffy Clyro - Puzzle Puzzle is the fourth album to come from the Scottish band, Biffy Clyro. Always known for being a band that doesn't stick to the rules, but a band that had a lot of potential for a mainstream market, they now have the chance to become one of the biggest bands in the UK, due to their new major label deal. Unlike the previous three albums, Blackened Sky, The Vertigo Of Bliss and Infinity Land, Puzzle had a lot of money put towards it, and, as a result, it sounds much more cleaner and much more polished than any of the previous efforts. The money put towards the record not only meant this better sond, but also meant Biffy could do ...  Read the complete review