Artist:

Biffy Clyro

Label:

14TH FLOOR

Genre:

Rock, Pop

Format:Vinyl LPReleased:14th August 2020Catalogue No:0190295282097Barcode:0190295282097

Description:

Biffy Clyro made an instant impact with Instant History. Blending their explosive attack with apocalyptic synths and bombastic beats, the track was premiered as Annie Macs Hottest Record in the World and was added straight to Radio 1s B-list. It also went straight to the A-list at Absolute, Radio X and Virgin. Now Biffy Clyro can announce that their eagerly anticipated new album A Celebration of Endings will be released on May 15th. It follows the bands previous two studio albums Ellipsis (2016) and Opposites (2013) both of which went straight to #1 on the Official Albums Chart. The bands approach to opus eight was simple. Keep things fresh and maintain the wide-eyed wonder of what they do. Surprise themselves and each other. Push things to their furthest extremes. Their first building block in embracing the new was to turn to an old friend. In came Rich Costey, producer of Ellipsis. This is a very forward-looking album from a personal perspective and a societal perspective, explains frontman Simon Neil. The title is about seeing the joy in things changing, rather than the sadness. Change means progression and evolution. You can retain everything you loved before, but lets lose the bad shit. Its about trying to take back control. That idea manifests itself in various ways. On a personal level that might be a relationship which has reached a point where its in both parties interest to separate. And on a wider scale, its about standing up for what you believe in. Sonically, Biffy Clyro playfully push the outer reaches of their sound to the extreme often in the case of the same song. Opening track North of No South hits hard before finding the space for the Johnston brothers to unleash some soaring Queen-style vocal harmonies, before The Champ throws piano, cinematic strings (conducted by Bruce Springsteen collaborator Rob Mathes at Abbey Road) and Biffys prototyped jagged rhythms into the mix without ever losing any of its sleekness. Other songs are far more direct. Tiny Indoor Fireworks is the best direct rock anthem theyve ever written, somehow snappy, melodic and light on its feet while feeling so natural you could imagine it was conceived in minutes. Meanwhile, Space is a natural successor from previous lighters-in-the-air highlights Many of Horror and Rearrange. Its a sincere message of reconciliation for someone you love, and Biffys most tender, unguarded moment from the sweet spot of their catalogue. How can you conclude an album of such esoteric diversity? Biffy launch headfirst into Cop Syrup. Theres the rush of The Vertigo of Bliss, a detour into Sub Pop-style grunge and manic shrieks which wouldnt sound out of place on a Liturgy record. But then it contorts again, first into ethereal orchestration and then with a final burst of violence. Its an ending to celebrate. To coincide with the albums launch, Biffy Clyro have today shared the new track End Of, which has been premiered by Zane Lowe at Beats 1. The aggression is old school Biffy, but the out-of-nowhere piano break and a final rally of rampaging riffs matches their current unpredictable flair. A Celebration of Endings is now available to pre-order from https://biffyclyro.co/acelebrationofendings. It will be released on vinyl, coloured vinyl (exclusive to select indie stores), picture disc, CD, cassette and digital formats. A special vinyl book edition will also be available exclusively from /. End Of will be provided as an instant download for fans who pre-order the album. Fans who pre-order the album from Biffy Clyros official store will also receive first access to tickets for the bands soon to be announced UK headline tour. Biffy Clyro are confirmed to play Radio 1s Big Weekend in Dundee in May. A Celebration of Endings track list: North Of No South The Champ Weird Leisure Tiny Indoor Fireworks Worst Type Of Best Possible Space End Of Instant History The Pink Limit Opaque Cop Syrup