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The Vertigo of Bliss

Biffy Clyro · 2003

62 min · 13 tracks · indie rock

A chaotic blend of aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics that encapsulate youthful disillusionment.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • contemplative late-night reflections
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2003, 'The Vertigo of Bliss' was Biffy Clyro's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'The Ideal Height'. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound, blending post-hardcore elements with melodic rock, which would continue to evolve in their later works.
Stylistic neighbors
Arcane Roots· Enter Shikari· You Me at Six

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bodies in Flight 5:17
  • 2 The Ideal Height 3:41
  • 3 With Aplomb 5:29
  • 4 A Day Of… 2:24
  • 5 Liberate the Illiterate / A Mong Among Mingers 5:28
  • 6 Diary of Always 4:04
  • 7 Questions and Answers 4:02
  • 8 Eradicate the Doubt 4:26
  • 9 When the Faction’s Fractioned 3:36
  • 10 Toys, Toys, Toys, Choke, Toys, Toys, Toys 5:28
  • 11 All the Way Down: Prologue Chapter 1 6:43
  • 12 A Man of His Appalling Posture 3:25
  • 13 Now the Action Is on Fire! 8:01

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