Biffy Clyro Squier Signature

Post by **Mike** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:08 am

Of all the things to criticise them on? The vocals? They're almost peerless.

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:08 am

Mike wrote:
endsjustifymeans wrote:Yeah... I can't get past the awful vocals. Tasty guitar work though. too bad. Not even worth pirating.

Awful Vocals? Kindly Do One.

Their harmonies are amazing. You dream of being able to sing that well.

How do harmonies equate to good singing? A bad singer can sing harmonies. Surely it's a matter of good writing?

Post by **Mike** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:13 am

Erm no. Singing a Harmony vocal is a lot trickier than singing a main vocal line.

And you're being obtuse. When I say "their harmonies I amazing", I of course mean the WRITING and EXECUTION are amazing. All three of them have great voices. Strong and characterful.

Reece · Post by **Reece** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:19 am

Took me a while to get used to the singing.

Choice guitar work though, I loved puzzle at the time.

Johno · Post by **Johno** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:31 am

I've tried to like them but can't get past the awful fake American accent singing.

Post by **Mike** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:32 am

Are ye you guys listening to the same band? His voice is Scottish if anything.

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:33 am

Same. The vocals always annoyed the fuck out of me.

Empires · Post by **Empires** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:10 am

I'm going to abstain from the debate...

I feel that no discussion on Biffy is complete without this, though:

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Vocals/Lyrics especially at 3.20->

Post by **Mike** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:21 am

See, I love that to bits. Really clever and effective arrangement and it rocks.

I also think his guitar sound is amazing. It's a Boss Metal Zone into a Peavey Classic30 and a Marshall Plexi. He must have that sucka dialed in WELL.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:27 am

they're not really my cup of tea, but they built up a fanbase the hard way by playing the toilet circuit for years on end (since 1995 or something) and it's nice to see them getting some success. extremely nice chaps too.

endsjustifymeans · Post by **endsjustifymeans** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:58 pm

Cheesy Disney vocals are cheesy. No character all sugar.

Being able to sing well does not mean a song is well sung. They certainly do not live up to the powerful guitar tone behind them.

Band needs some gravel and soul.

DanHeron · Post by **DanHeron** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:20 pm

I love the weird time signatures they put in songs. And I love the vocals. And I also think that Buddy Holly cover is amazing.

JordanD · Post by **JordanD** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:30 pm

They're quite a good band to be honest, I don't mind the vocals. The album "Infinity Land" is really good. I love My recovery Injection and Strung to your Ribcage on that album. Awesome songs.

Post by **Mike** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:36 pm

endsjustifymeans wrote:Cheesy Disney vocals are cheesy. No character all sugar.

Being able to sing well does not mean a song is well sung. They certainly do not live up to the powerful guitar tone behind them.

Band needs some gravel and soul.

You're an idiot. None of your "critiques" are applicable here. Listen to "Justboy", there is nothing fucking Disney about it.

You're completely wrong.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:41 pm

I listened to all them videos to see if i was wrong, nah, i cant get into it.
Bits and bobs remind me of Feeder, Foo Fighters and even QOTSA but its being played by a Pop Group. Reminds me when 'Busted' covered 'Teenage Kicks' by The Undertones. It just does'nt sit right with me.

endsjustifymeans · Post by **endsjustifymeans** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:50 pm

You mean outside of the sacharine literally dripping off his voice? I'd rather Loren to Justin timberlake. More talented singer and at least there is soul and urgency in his performance.

I've listened to a number of their tracks at this point and it's all the same. Extremely talented and very creative riffs with a really awesome tone, ruined by a jounus brother frontman. He's practically prepackaged to appeal to tween girls and aparently salty British Internet-curmudgeons.

Call me an idiot all you want, I have wideranging and extremely diverse musical taste and this band is rubbish in my eyes. It's like baby tea... Sure it tastes good but if your totally going to cover the bitterness of the tea why not just drink warm sugared milk in the first place.

Post by **Mike** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:02 pm

This is the first time I've ever heard of someone with a screamy voice compared to the Jonas brothers.

Just wait till you hear my band Sell Crazy, you're going to think we ARE the Jonas Brothers. Fuck me

Johno · Post by **Johno** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:11 pm

Mike wrote:This is the first time I've ever heard of someone with a screamy voice compared to the Jonas brothers.

Just wait till you hear my band Sell Crazy, you're going to think we ARE the Jonas Brothers. Fuck me

Jonas Uncles?

Post by **Mike** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:12 pm

We're not that old. Actually we are.

Post by **Mike** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:19 pm

endsjustifymeans wrote:Internet-curmudgeons

Oh and Fuck You.

Seriously, Fuck Your Eyes. Because that's what I am is it? Fucking scum.