Biffy Clyro was a find with the aid of the ever wondorous PANDORA (I must admit I was in a bit of a dry spell for good new music). The band originated out of the club scene in Kilmarnock, Scotland. Their music comes through with a true passion in the sound that can be sadly lacking in many a modern pop/rock band. Their music calls to mind at times the late '70s post-punk band Joy Division, especially in the percussion. That said, the music does not really ever get to the dark, brooding, depth that can be found in Joy Divisions work. The band blends their non-complex sounds together for a pleasing cohesive sound. Although pop, the vocals are neither sickeningly high-fructose corn syrup sweet, nor I-hate-my-parents-because-I-born teen angsty. They are simple with the occasional harmony thrown in for good measure. The bands Weezer influence is pretty obvious, with much of their latest CD Puzzle sounding like it may well have come strait from The Blue Album.
Puzzle is a good all around CD, for better or for worse, there are no stand out tracks that overshadow the rest. The opening track Living is a Problem Because Everything Dies foreshadows the rest of the album well. The song starts with the energy and emotion seen throughout. The rest of the CD does well for itself as well. The strong instrumental opening of Get Fucked Stud compliments the slower building power of Folding Stars nicely. The closing song Machines is a nince peaceful end to the CD, because lets face it, by this time you may well be a little worn out if you feel so inclined as to actively experience the music.
So maybe this isn't quite the right band to listen to if you're dealing with your complex life in the wee hours of the morn. Maybe you can't exatly rock out to it like its 1975 and you're front row at Van Halen. This is good music to listen to for music's sake if that makes any sence any more. Check out their website
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