One of Biffys Best (Puzzle - Biffy Clyro)

Member Name: mousedadrummer

Product:	Puzzle - Biffy Clyro
Date:	05/08/09 (78 review reads)
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Advantages: Great songs

Disadvantages: None

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 when the backing vocals come in. The song then explodes into a heavy rock song which I can't stop drumming along with my hands.

Track 2- Saturday Superhouse

This is the first single from the album and like most of the tracks on the album is an explosive, fast pure rock track. Like with Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies, this track really shows off the bands timing and is a brilliant track.

Track 3- Whos Got a Match?

This track is another brilliant track, complete with an excellent running bassline makes me just tap my feet when listening to it. The track starts of less heavy than other tracks, but then about three quarters of the way through erupts into a heavy riff with a brilliant, crunchy guitar sound. The chorus is very catchy and something I can image a crowd of people singing along to at a party. The lyrics in this track are a bit strange, lines such as "The midget is frigid I put it to you, who's got a match? I've got the petrol to set it to" Make you wonder what was going through their head when writing it!

Track 4- As Dust Dances-2/15ths

This track starts of softly and is very calming to listen to. The drums are light, and played with snares off so sound very soft. Again, the lyrics are a bit strange "There's a man on a corner, selling dozens of bones, every type of bone, except the one that I want" About halfway through, the track becomes more heavy, but I wouldn't say as heavy as other tax on the album. At the end of the track, there is a moment of silence, then a short piano part which is really calming and sounds quite beautiful.

Track 5- A Whole Child Ago

This is probably one of the most mainstream songs Biffy Cyro has written. Its introduction may seem familiar as it has been used alot on TV, such in shows like the Inbetweeners. It has a catchy intro that makes me want to dance and bop my head, and the chorus is slightly heavier.

Track 6- The Conversation Is

Another great track on the album; it has a good guitar intro and becomes softer in the verses where the bassline is more exaggerated. The chorus has great vocals and brilliant harmonies from the other members of the band.

Track 7- Now I'm Everyone

This is one of my least favourite tracks on the album; however it is still pretty good! It is actually only the first half of the song that I don't like; halfway through there is a quite long instrumental part then the song changes into a heavier part with violin in the background. The vocals in this part are repetitive and very catchy.

Track 8- Semi Mental-4/15ths

This is another brilliant track; I love the chorus as it is very catchy and rocky. The guitar riffs in the song are brilliant and the lyrics are very good and written very well. Like in track four, at the end of this track there is a beautiful piano part, but this time with vocals over the top. I really like this hidden song at the end, even though it is very short, it's just great to listen to.

Track 9- Get F**ked Stud

Another great track here, it starts off with a heavy intro, followed by soft verse and chorus. The post chorus is heavier and very rocky.

Track 10- Love Has A Diameter

This again is a more mainstream song than others on the album, and follows a theme of being soft at the beginning, and getting heavier at the end. Again, the lyrics are brilliant, if slightly weird. I love lines like in the chorus "I'm watching the radio, because I don't compare, I'm watching the radio, but it's the television looking at me".

Track 11- Folding Stars

This has to be one of my favourite songs on the album. It is very mainstream and not as heavy as other songs on the album. It is a very sweet song, as it is about the singer's mum who has passed away. I love the lyrics in this song as there are some very well thought out and interesting metaphors, such as "In a room with no windows or doors, all the happy people are crying" and "the blood drips red like inverted balloons".
Track 12- 9/15ths

This has to be my least favourite track on the album, although it is still quite good. It is really a full version of the short songs at the end of Semi Mental and As Dust Dances. It starts with a soft guitar riff backed by violins. It then begins to get heavier, although gothic is the only way I can think to describe it. Throughout most of the song, the vocals are just repeating one line, but at the end they do change.

Track 13- Machines

This has to be my favourite track on the album and one of my favourite Biffy Clyro tracks. It is a soft, acoustic song and is one of those songs that just remind you of people. The lyrics are very well written and it is a song that I think alot of people can relate to.

Overall, this is a fantastic album from Biffy Clyro and I can't wait for the next. I would recommend it to anyone that is a fan of rock music. I would advise parental guidance though if you are thinking of buying it for a younger child, there is some very strong language in one of the songs.

Summary: I love this album