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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 60 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth studio album for the Scottish rock trio was produced by Garth "GGGarth" Richardson.

Top Track

Many Of Horror
You say, "I love you boy." I know you lie. I trust you all the same I don't know why Cause when my back is turned My bruises shine Our broken... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Only Revolutions is just the kind of record to turn a cult following into a fair market share of the collective rock 'n' roll unconscious.
  2. Scots veterans turn up the orchestra knob and rock.
  3. 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.
  4. The melodies are instant, the hooks as hefty as Nikolay Valuev's--this is a big, obvious, step forward.
  5. It's likely that their slabs of noise are too explosive. But for Team Biffy, their followers, this is a strength, not a failing.
  6. 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.
  7. Uncut
    60
    This affinity with Muse is impossible to escape on pounding epics like "That Golden Rule" and "Mountains," but the slight personal "God & Satan" and intriguingly angular "Born On A Horse" offer respite from the bombast, while Queens Of The Stone Age's Josh Homme brings a welcome touch of class to "Bubbles." [Feb 2010, p.79]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. 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 isThis 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. Expand
  2. 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 tracksAbsolutely 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 Expand
  3. 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 reallyUndoubtedly 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! Expand
  4. HellingerMike
    Nov 17, 2009
    9
    Cool album. This is my introduction to these guys, and im impressed.
  5. 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 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. Expand
  6. 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 topFoo 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 Expand
  7. 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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