Opposites
Biffy Clyro · 2013
58 min · 15 tracks · indie rock
An expansive blend of melodic rock and intricate arrangements, capturing the duality of chaos and harmony.
Top tracks — play these first
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Black Chandelier — This track combines soaring melodies with heavy riffs, effectively encapsulating the album's thematic tension between light and darkness. Its anthemic chorus has made it a standout in live performances.
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Biblical — With its powerful instrumentation and evocative lyrics, this song illustrates the band's ability to marry raw emotion with grand sonic landscapes, representing a peak moment on the album.
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Different People Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, highlighting the band's knack for storytelling within their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances intricate arrangements with emotional depth, though its complexity may not fully reward repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The use of layered instrumentation creates a rich soundscape, with strings and synths complementing the guitar-driven arrangements throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression through emotional turbulence
- explosive moments that invite participation
- introspective themes for reflective sessions
- mid-tempo energy for active listening
- engaging narratives woven throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat party music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases Biffy Clyro's complexity and ambition, reinforcing their status in modern rock.
- Themes
- self-reflection chaos· introspective guitar riffs
- Career context
- By the time 'Opposites' was released in January 2013, Biffy Clyro had solidified their presence in the UK rock scene following their breakthrough album 'Only Revolutions' in 2009. This album served as a follow-up that further showcased their evolving sound and lyrical depth, marking their transition into more ambitious musical territory.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Arcane Roots· Enter Shikari· You Me at Six
Tracklist
- 1 Different People Start here 5:08
- 2 Black Chandelier 4:04
- 3 Sounds Like Balloons 3:46
- 4 Opposite 3:55
- 5 The Joke’s on Us 3:33
- 6 Spanish Radio 3:51
- 7 Victory Over the Sun 3:59
- 8 Biblical 3:57
- 9 Stingin’ Belle 4:26
- 10 Skylight 3:44
- 11 Trumpet or Tap 3:56
- 12 Modern Magic Formula 3:54
- 13 The Thaw 3:43
- 14 Picture a Knife Fight 3:54
- 15 Pocket (acoustic) 3:00
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Broken Machine
Nothing but Thieves
Shares explosive dynamics and introspective themes of chaos and self-reflection.
Bones
Young Guns
Combines powerful guitar work with lyrical explorations of inner turmoil and resilience.
Automatic
Don Broco
Features a blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics, echoing emotional turbulence.
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