Only Revolutions
by Biffy Clyro
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 60
  3. Negative: 2 out of 60

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  1. PlugInBaby
    Feb 7, 2020
    10
    Absolutely fantastic album, has some amazing singles and brilliant deep cuts like Shock Shock and Know Your Quarry. Even the weaker tracks like Born on a Horse aren't bad. 10/10
  2. bdyandell
    Dec 12, 2014
    10
    This album is the most mainstream rock album by Biffy Clyro, but they still manage to stick to their high powered rock roots. This album is well worth the listen as you will not be listening to it just once.
  3. foowombats
    Jan 28, 2013
    10
    Undoubtedly one of the best albums of the century so far. This album throws out hit after hit and not just simple hits but some really beautiful songs. From the monumental loud rock crashes of that golden rule, bubbles and boom, blast and ruin that will guaranteed get you jumping, to the spectacular emotional melodies of songs like Many of horror, God and Satan and know your quarry. TrackUndoubtedly one of the best albums of the century so far. This album throws out hit after hit and not just simple hits but some really beautiful songs. From the monumental loud rock crashes of that golden rule, bubbles and boom, blast and ruin that will guaranteed get you jumping, to the spectacular emotional melodies of songs like Many of horror, God and Satan and know your quarry. Track after track is awesome and memorable in its own way. A truly brilliant Alternative rock album. This is the music I want to represent my generation!… Collapse
  4. Ricko
    Nov 4, 2011
    7
    Foo Fighters lite it may be but there are enough good tracks on this to merit a place in the record collection. The best tracks are top quality and the worst tracks are harmlessly bland, but not offensive or terrible. Rather than buying the record Iâ
  5. Quforic
    Oct 1, 2011
    9
    Many of Horror, Bubbles, Boom Blast & Ruin. 3 reasons why you need to buy this album and play it loud.
  6. Kernzzi
    Oct 26, 2010
    9
    this album is truly sublime
  7. DougA.
    Jan 13, 2010
    5
    Ouch, this is bad bad bad rock. Read the glowing review in Q, picked it up and found over-produced, under-inspired music industry product.
  8. KG
    Nov 23, 2009
    8
    Good stuff from the boys yet again. It's more a continuation on what Puzzle started rather than a return to their older [and some would say better] form, but you can't deny the talent, great melodies, catchy as 'Foooook' - Pity Pitchfork media will drag the score right down when they get hold of it.
  9. Rubberchicken
    Nov 22, 2009
    4
    The first time I listened to this album I thought that it sounded like a well sized cheese sandwich without any bread, the second time around pretty much confirmed my suspections. Musically this is Biffy yet far removed from what Biffy have done in the past, whether it's good or bad no one can blame them for that.. call it natural progression, or an abandoning of progression? The first time I listened to this album I thought that it sounded like a well sized cheese sandwich without any bread, the second time around pretty much confirmed my suspections. Musically this is Biffy yet far removed from what Biffy have done in the past, whether it's good or bad no one can blame them for that.. call it natural progression, or an abandoning of progression? Lyrically the themes or should I say theme becomes quite tiresome and repetitive after a few songs, I feel that after several listens I don't think I'm going to get anything more from this record, normally I would try to stick it out but .... I just can't do it any longer.… Expand
  10. MarkR.
    Nov 22, 2009
    9
    I love this album, they seem to have struck a great balance between riffage and balads, this will surely thrust them in to the big league where their sound belongs.
  11. HellingerMike
    Nov 17, 2009
    9
    Cool album. This is my introduction to these guys, and im impressed.
  12. Ulrich
    Nov 17, 2009
    7
    I'm sorry but how does 6 scores of 8/10 equate to an average of 84%. This site's stupid! Album's not bad!
  13. MadhuM
    Nov 16, 2009
    2
    Trite rubbish. Cannot believe this rehash of every cliche in rock is being hailed as some sort of second coming.

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#76 Most Shared Album of 2009

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Drowned In Sound
    80
    A turn towards pop has alienated some fans of their earlier work, but almost everything here could be released as a single, and that’s an undeniably winning achievement.
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    Can you hear it? It’s here! Biffy finally make that sprint-burst into the rock stratosphere and trample over the competition like badly tattooed elephants smashing through dead branches.
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  3. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    It's likely that their slabs of noise are too explosive. But for Team Biffy, their followers, this is a strength, not a failing.
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