Biffy Clyro: Opposites Live from Glasgow
Biffy Clyro
Opposites Live from Glasgow
(14 Floor Records)
âThis is a rock ânâ roll show, so letâs everybody get on their fucking feet,â singer Simon Neil says in the middle of Opposites Live from Glasgow. Sure, if all you knew about Biffy Clyro was that their last release was a two-disc concept album, you might make a few incorrect assumptions. This Scottish group is known for its loud, intense shows, and even as theyâve gained commercial success, that energy has remained a vital part of the tour experience.
Opposites is arguably Biffy Clyroâs most accessible album, which is a compliment, not a criticism, especially when the tracks from that album gain new life live. For instance, âBlack Chandelierâ starts out quite melodically, but it maintains its weird edge with the repetition of the word âdripâ at the beginning and a big rock guitar finish. âVictory Over the Sunâ becomes rawer live, with each instrument audible and crucial to the balance of the track. The band has clearly found the right way to juggle quiet and intensity to reach a wider audience, such as with the progress of âThe Thawâ from sad lament to near-desperate plea.
As the title indicates, the tracklist is heavily geared toward promoting Opposites. The songs from previous albums that do make the cut, such as âMany of Horrorâ and âMountains,â are fan favorites that inspire avid singalongs. The one complaint I could lodge against this record is that it ignores the bandâs first three albums and several EPs. Still, Biffy Clyro are one of the greatest live bands gigging in the world today, and short of seeing them in the flesh, this is a great indicator that their shows are just as good if not better than their recorded output.
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