Only Revolutions is the sixth album by Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro. The band released the single 'Mountains' way back last August and since those 3 minutes and 21 seconds of musical genius it’s been a year of high anticipation awaiting the release of the new album.
They haven’t disappointed. Not one bit. Strangely enough the first track, 'The Captain', might have an epic music video (inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy no doubt) but the song itself is actually the weakest one on the album. However, 'That Golden Rule', while also having something of an epic video, is itself, epic. It’s the perfect formula for a rock song: an unforgettable hook; a scathingly catchy guitar riff and an awesome outro that lasts for a third of the song.
'Bubbles' is slower tempo but brilliant, much like some of their older stuff, 'Born on a Horse' kicks off with a lyrical discussion of the correct pronunciation of the word ‘aluminium’ and turns into a lively but quirky affair.
'Mountains', as mentioned before, is definitely one of the trio’s best songs while 'Cloud Of Stink' could again find itself very comfortable on past albums like Infinity Land (2004) or Puzzle (2007).
It’s typical Biffy: lyrically deep, musically heavy and definitely a contender for Album of the Year.
Review score: 9/10
Adam
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