Machines (Biffy Clyro song)
| "Machines" | ||||
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 Machines Download / 7" #1 Cover | ||||
| Single by Biffy Clyro | ||||
| from the album Puzzle | ||||
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| Released | 8 October 2007 (UK) | |||
| Recorded | The Warehouse Studio Vancouver, British Columbia The Farm Studios Gibsons, British Columbia | |||
| Genre | Acoustic rock | |||
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| Label | 14th Floor | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Simon Neil | |||
| Producer(s) | Garth Richardson Biffy Clyro | |||
| Biffy Clyro singles chronology | ||||
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| Puzzle track listing | ||||
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| Machines | ||||
 CD Cover | ||||
| Machines | ||||
 7" #2 Cover | ||||
"Machines" is a song by Scottish band Biffy Clyro, from their 2007 album, Puzzle. It was due to be released as the fourth physical single from Puzzle on 1 October 2007 but was pushed back one week and released on 8 October 2007.
The "Alternate Mix" was released on iTunes on 30 September, 1 day earlier than expected.
The "Rock Version" can only be bought at Recordstore.co.uk and also has alternate lyrics to the album version.
Overview[edit]
Simon Neil has commented on the song, saying:
This is an acoustic song we recorded on the last day in the studio. I wanted the album to end on a positive vibe. No matter what you go through there's always hope. You can make yourself happy.[1]
Track listings[edit]
Songs and lyrics by Simon Neil. Music by Biffy Clyro.
- CD 14FLR44CD, 5051442406672
- "Machines (Chris Lord-Alge Mix)" - 3:54
- "Hermaphrofight"
- 7" #1 14FLR27V1, 5051442406672
- "Machines (Chris Lord-Alge Mix)" - 3:54
- "Classical Machines (Remix)"
- 7" #2 14FLR27V2, 5051442406672
- "Machines (Chris Lord-Alge Mix)" - 3:54
- "Machines (Demo)"
- Digital download - Recordstore.co.uk exclusive
- "Rock Machines"
Personnel[edit]
- Simon Neil – guitar, vocals
- James Johnston – bass, vocals
- Ben Johnston – drums, vocals
- Garth Richardson – producer
- Dorothy Lawson - cello
- Iain Cook – "Classical Machines" remixer
- Chris Lord-Alge - "Machines (Alternative Version)" mixer
Chart performance[edit]
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles Chart[2] | 29 |
Notes[edit]
- ^ Kerrang! #1147, p. 6
- ^ "Music Charts - The Official UK Top 100 Singles: Week of Mon 8 Oct - The Official UK Charts Company". UK Official Singles Chart. Archived from the original on 8 October 2007. Retrieved 9 October 2007.
