Machines (Biffy Clyro song)

2007 single by Biffy Clyro From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"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.

B-side
  • Hermaphrofight
  • Classical Machines
  • Machines (Demo)
  • Machines (Rock Version)
Released8 October 2007 (UK)
RecordedThe Warehouse Studio
Vancouver, British Columbia
The Farm Studios
Gibsons, British Columbia
GenreAcoustic rock
Quick facts Single by Biffy Clyro, from the album Puzzle ...
"Machines"
Machines Download / 7" #1 Cover
Single by Biffy Clyro
from the album Puzzle
B-side
  • Hermaphrofight
  • Classical Machines
  • Machines (Demo)
  • Machines (Rock Version)
Released8 October 2007 (UK)
RecordedThe Warehouse Studio
Vancouver, British Columbia
The Farm Studios
Gibsons, British Columbia
GenreAcoustic rock
Length
  • 3:56 (Album version)
  • 3:38 (Single version)
  • 3:28 (Rock version)
Label14th Floor
SongwriterSimon Neil
ProducersGarth Richardson
Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro singles chronology
"Folding Stars"
(2007)		 "Machines"
(2007)		 "Who's Got a Match?"
(2008)
Puzzle track listing
  1. "Living Is a Problem Because Everything Dies"
  2. "Saturday Superhouse"
  3. "Who's Got a Match?"
  4. "As Dust Dances"
    • "2/15ths"
  5. "A Whole Child Ago"
  6. "The Conversation Is..."
  7. "Now I'm Everyone"
  8. "Semi-Mental"
    • "4/15ths"
  9. "Love Has a Diameter"
  10. "Get Fucked Stud"
  11. "Folding Stars"
  12. "9/15ths"
  13. "Machines"
Machines
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Machines
7" #2 Cover
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Overview

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]

Composition

There are three different versions: the album version features a stripped-down sound, consisting of solely acoustic guitar, glockenspiel, light percussion and cello. The "Alternate Mix" was released on iTunes on 30 September and features a full band sound with bass and drums. The "Rock Version" can only be bought at Recordstore.co.uk and also has alternate lyrics to the album version.

Track listings

Songs and lyrics by Simon Neil. Music by Biffy Clyro.

  • CD 14FLR44CD, 5051442406672
  1. "Machines (Chris Lord-Alge Mix)" – 3:54
  2. "Hermaphrofight"
  • 7" #1 14FLR27V1, 5051442406672
  1. "Machines (Chris Lord-Alge Mix)" – 3:54
  2. "Classical Machines (Remix)"
  • 7" #2 14FLR27V2, 5051442406672
  1. "Machines (Chris Lord-Alge Mix)" – 3:54
  2. "Machines (Demo)"
  • Digital download – Recordstore.co.uk exclusive
  1. "Rock Machines"

Personnel

  • Simon Neil – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, glockenspiel
  • James Johnston – backing vocals; bass (Alternate & Rock versions only)
  • Ben Johnston – backing vocals, percussion; drums (Alternate & Rock versions only)
  • Garth Richardson – producer
  • Dorothy Lawson – cello
  • Iain Cook – "Classical Machines" remixer
  • Chris Lord-Alge – "Machines (Alternative Version)" mixer

Chart performance

More information Chart (2007), Peak position ...
Chart (2007) Peak
position
UK Singles Chart[2] 29
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