Album: The Vertigo of Bliss by Biffy Clyro (2003)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Energetic
Format: Album

Description: The Vertigo of Bliss is the second studio album by Scottish alternative rock band Biffy Clyro, released on 16 June 2003, on Beggars Banquet Records. The band have confirmed the rumor that principal recording on the album was recorded in just one day, leaving the band to "play the PlayStation" for the remainder of the week that had been booked in Linford Manor. The Vertigo of Bliss was recorded and released only one year after Blackened Sky. The album arguably sounds more like a singular piece of work (the only track not recorded during the same sessions was "Toys, Toys, Toys..." which was originally a double-A-side single with "Joy.Discovery.Invention") as opposed to a collection of individual songs. The album remains a firm favourite with a lot of fans on the Biffy Clyro board, perhaps because of its more experimental style, which sees songs such as "Bodies in Flight" and "Toys Toys Toys, Choke, Toys Toys Toys" cramming several movements into the space of one song. Moreover, string sections are used to climactic effect in "With Aplomb" and "Now The Action Is On Fire" showing the band's clear progression from their debut.
The distinctive cover art was created by Milo Manara, who also created the cover art for all the singles from The Vertigo of Bliss. The album takes its name from one of Lucifer's musings in the novel, I, Lucifer, by Glen Duncan. As with each of the band's first three albums, it has only been played in full once, on 14 December 2005 at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow. The album reached #48 in the UK Albums Chart.

Artist Background: Biffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band that formed in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire comprising Simon Neil (guitar, lead vocals), James Johnston (bass, vocals) and Ben Johnston (drums, vocals). Currently signed to 14th Floor Records, they have released five studio albums, two of which, Puzzle and Only Revolutions (2009) reached the top five in the UK Album Charts. After their first three albums, the band expanded their following significantly with the release of their fourth, Puzzle in 2007 creating... Part of the Kilmarnock, Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Marmaduke Duke, Twin Atlantic, Feeder, Frightened Rabbit

Music Scene: Part of the Kilmarnock, Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Energetic, 2000s, Album

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The Vertigo of Bliss is the second studio album by Scottish alternative rock band Biffy Clyro, released on 16 June 2003, on Beggars Banquet Records. The band have confirmed the rumor that principal recording on the album was recorded in just one day, leaving the band to "play the PlayStation" for the remainder of the week that had been booked in Linford Manor. The Vertigo of Bliss was recorded and released only one year after Blackened Sky. The album arguably sounds more like a singular piece of work (the only track not recorded during the same sessions was "Toys, Toys, Toys..." which was originally a double-A-side single with "Joy.Discovery.Invention") as opposed to a collection of individual songs. The album remains a firm favourite with a lot of fans on the Biffy Clyro board, perhaps because of its more experimental style, which sees songs such as "Bodies in Flight" and "Toys Toys Toys, Choke, Toys Toys Toys" cramming several movements into the space of one song. Moreover, string sections are used to climactic effect in "With Aplomb" and "Now The Action Is On Fire" showing the band's clear progression from their debut.
The distinctive cover art was created by Milo Manara, who also created the cover art for all the singles from The Vertigo of Bliss. The album takes its name from one of Lucifer's musings in the novel, I, Lucifer, by Glen Duncan. As with each of the band's first three albums, it has only been played in full once, on 14 December 2005 at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow. The album reached #48 in the UK Albums Chart.

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