"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.
Overview Simon Neil has commented on the song, saying:
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 "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 Simon Neil – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, glockenspiel James Johnston – backing vocals; bass (alternate and rock versions only) Ben Johnston – backing vocals, percussion; drums (alternate and rock versions only) Garth Richardson – producer Dorothy Lawson – cello Iain Cook – "Classical Machines" remixer Chris Lord-Alge – "Machines" (alternative version) mixer
Chart performance Chart (2007) PeakpositionUK Singles Chart29
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