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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Different People | |||
| 2. Black Chandelier | |||
| 3. Sounds Like Balloons | |||
| 4. Opposite | |||
| 5. The Joke's On Us | |||
| 6. Biblical | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Stingin' Belle | |||
| 2. Modern Magic Formula | |||
| 3. Spanish Radio | |||
| 4. Victory Over The Sun | |||
| 5. Pocket | |||
| 6. Trumpet Or Tap | |||
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| Disc: 3 | |||
| 1. DVD: Making of the Album | |||
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The sixth studio album from Scottish alternative rock outfit Biffy Clyro, Opposites is a double album split over two discs. The first disc is called The Sand at the Core of Our Bones while the second is titled The Land at the End of Our Toes. This edition also contains a DVD consisting of a feature length documentary of the making of the album.
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3CD 2Cd+Dvd
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Iain
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I drunkenly pre-ordered this album a few months ago after listening through all the biffy albums during a rather inspiring evening. I saw two options, one which appeared to come with a bonus dvd, and one which cost a few quid less. Not thinking any more of it i spontaneously pre-ordered the cheaper of the two options. Some months later the album arrives and i'm excited to listen to it at last. Then i discover that only one disc exists, and only 14 tracks when i had been led to believe it would be a double album, with 20 tracks across two discs. I put this down to a last minute decision on the bands part and continued listening to the album. Several songs in and i'm loving it. And then the beauty that is Biblical gives way to the crashing of Stingin' Belle and something just doesn't quite feel right. These two songs just don't flow into each other at all, and the juxtaposition of these two totally different styles is off-putting. It leaves a bad taste...in my ears. Then i read up about the album and discover that there were two different releases, a double album and a single disc edition with just 14 tracks. I ask myself why? Why is there the option to miss out on 6 tracks, and in the process not hear either disc of the album as the band originally intended? There has to be some rational explanation for this, but searching the internet has not revealed anything. I have cheated myself out of the experience of listening to this album for the first time, and have yet to hear the 6 tracks that were not included in this edition. After getting myself psyched up for this album for months, i feel like i'm missing out big time. I will be selling this edition and with the money i will buy the 2 disc edition that i thought i was buying many months ago.... Read more ›
26 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By J. B. Hunter
Format:Audio CD
Biffy seem to be treading water slightly with this offering. It's all technically great and there's no bad songs it's just a bit safe and predictable if you've followed Biffy for 12 years like I have. I seriously think it's time they move away from gggarth as producer. Most songs have the same 'feel' and motifs are over repeated.
Bens drumming is as solid and precise as ever but lacks his usual character somehow. Can't put my finger on it. Perhaps it's just over compressed like all modern music. It's all a bit too dense and dare I say formulaic production wise although there IS a crazy amount of things/noises going on in the background.
Of course there are the radio friendly unit shifters as we've come to expect from the more commercially minded Biffy but there was always enough on the previous albums to satisfy Biffy's 'older' fans. One song called "Pocket" sounds like Tom Petty, perhaps America MOR has influenced them more than they realise and it's a bit "cringe".
Anyway nothing bad on here, nothing offensive just more of the same from a band I consider as one of the most imaginitive and adventurous bands out there. Highlights are "Modern Magic Formula" and most of second 'side' such as "Victory over the Sun", "Spanish Radio" "Skylight" just enough to get it to 4 stars although it is close.
Perhaps it just suffers from being a double album. I'm not a great fan as sometimes it can just be too much.
Definitely to be listened to loud I think as some of the finer points could be missed.
DISCLAIMER Compared to other bands this is still a 5 star album but compared to Biffy's other albums it doesn't move them further.
Bens drumming is as solid and precise as ever but lacks his usual character somehow. Can't put my finger on it. Perhaps it's just over compressed like all modern music. It's all a bit too dense and dare I say formulaic production wise although there IS a crazy amount of things/noises going on in the background.
Of course there are the radio friendly unit shifters as we've come to expect from the more commercially minded Biffy but there was always enough on the previous albums to satisfy Biffy's 'older' fans. One song called "Pocket" sounds like Tom Petty, perhaps America MOR has influenced them more than they realise and it's a bit "cringe".
Anyway nothing bad on here, nothing offensive just more of the same from a band I consider as one of the most imaginitive and adventurous bands out there. Highlights are "Modern Magic Formula" and most of second 'side' such as "Victory over the Sun", "Spanish Radio" "Skylight" just enough to get it to 4 stars although it is close.
Perhaps it just suffers from being a double album. I'm not a great fan as sometimes it can just be too much.
Definitely to be listened to loud I think as some of the finer points could be missed.
DISCLAIMER Compared to other bands this is still a 5 star album but compared to Biffy's other albums it doesn't move them further.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By p millsy
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
i have all of the previous albums , which got better & better . but this takes it to a new level. it a true classic , a double album with 20 massive & brilliant tunes, not one filler, i could not even pick one out !!full of great anthems. opposites will become a classic if there is any justice.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By jjustboy
Format:Vinyl
Quite simply this is one of the most well thought out and performed rock album since muse origin in 2002, i honestly believe this will go on in years to come as a truly classic double rock album and there arnt to many of them around.
Biffy will never be able to top this epic sounding lp and will have to strip down a bit for the next album.It is though one of if not the best, most catchy straight forward rock albums i have ever heard, i still prefer the first three albums but in saying that this has been on my stereo for two months now i can't seem to stop listening and trust me that's a good thing.buy it buy it buy it.
Biffy will never be able to top this epic sounding lp and will have to strip down a bit for the next album.It is though one of if not the best, most catchy straight forward rock albums i have ever heard, i still prefer the first three albums but in saying that this has been on my stereo for two months now i can't seem to stop listening and trust me that's a good thing.buy it buy it buy it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Multi tracked vocals strip the soul out of the voice. Production is clean as a whistle, got no soul baby. Got another bland rock song? Yeah stick trumpets on it, that'll make it leftfield. Few synth strings on this one. Wow! Bit of piano here. Oh man bagpipes - noooo! What's wrong with drums, bass, guitar, a voice and some attitude? Perhaps it will grow on me. Probably much better live.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Joanna
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Wasn't sure about this one until I saw Biffy at the O2 last week and it just came to life. As others have said, nothing new here but if it aint broke etc....
If you liked Only Revolutions you'll like this. Stand out tracks for me are Stinging Belle, Trumpet or Tap, Different People and Skylight (these last two are just beautiful). I suppose Biffy have mellowed a bit but personally I find them much more palatable now. Some people will say they are becoming more commercial, I just think they are growing up and evolving and I love it. And DO go see them live if you haven't already, is an amazing experience.
If you liked Only Revolutions you'll like this. Stand out tracks for me are Stinging Belle, Trumpet or Tap, Different People and Skylight (these last two are just beautiful). I suppose Biffy have mellowed a bit but personally I find them much more palatable now. Some people will say they are becoming more commercial, I just think they are growing up and evolving and I love it. And DO go see them live if you haven't already, is an amazing experience.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Biffy cd yet
Are you a Biffy fan? Buy this album/dvd. If you are not a Biffy fa - buy this album/dvd and you will become one!
Published 6 days ago by Mette Faerch-Nielsen
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Biffy clyro
Only just decided to get into this group. Have heard their music on radio and tv numerous times. Nice, varied tracks easy in the ear. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Mr. Gary N. Tutty
5.0 out of 5 stars
great band
Not a bad track superb hope next album as good hope to see them perform live in the next few months
Published 12 days ago by Mr. Stephen Batchelor
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another good one from the Clyro
Having only seen them on TV at a festival thought I would give this one a try while ordering other stuff from Amazon,. Really enjoyed and looking to by further CD.
Published 16 days ago by Mrs Susan Mogan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
I only really listen to albums in my car. This is just right. Cd 1 on the way in. Cd 2 coming home
Published 17 days ago by Chris Brearton
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great album, for fans of Revolutions.
I would recommend this album to anyone who liked the previous album, and Puzzle. However, being a fan of their older stuff, I did feel this album- at times- lacked creativity. Read more
Published 18 days ago by M Randall
5.0 out of 5 stars
fabulous!
It's Biffy.. enough said! Not one bad song on the entire album and it hasn't been off my CD player since I got it.
Published 21 days ago by stephanie lagan
3.0 out of 5 stars
Work in Progress
I suppose you have to be a hardened Biffyite to fall in love with this album. Previously I have quickly grown into their albums but this one I am having a hard time with. Read more
Published 24 days ago by metalhip
5.0 out of 5 stars
I still buy CDs
Since I bought this CD it now has taken up residence in my car stereo and will stay there for the foreseeable future.
Published 24 days ago by Niall
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's Biffy Clyro - excellence is what they do
Love this album. Love every track. Love the band. Love their music. Buy it now! What more can I say?
Published 25 days ago by Mrs. G. J. Metcalfe
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