"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.
| "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 | ||||
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.