{"product_id":"a-celebration-of-endings","title":"A Celebration of Endings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiffy Clyro\u003c\/strong\u003e releases new album \u003cem\u003eA Celebration of Endings\u003c\/em\u003e. It follows the band’s previous two studio albums – \u003cem\u003eEllipsis\u003c\/em\u003e (2016) and \u003cem\u003eOpposites\u003c\/em\u003e (2013) – both of which went straight to number 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe band’s approach to opus eight was simple. Keep things fresh and maintain the wide-eyed wonder of what they do. Surprise themselves and each other. Push things to their furthest extremes. Their first building block in embracing the new was to turn to an old friend. In came Rich Costey, producer of \u003cem\u003eEllipsis\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSonically, \u003cstrong\u003eBiffy Clyro\u003c\/strong\u003e playfully push the outer reaches of their sound to the extreme – often in the case of the same song. Opening track \"\u003cem\u003eNorth of No South\u003c\/em\u003e\" hits hard before finding the space for the Johnston brothers to unleash some soaring Queen-style vocal harmonies, before \"\u003cem\u003eThe Champ\u003c\/em\u003e\" throws piano, cinematic strings (conducted by Bruce Springsteen collaborator Rob Mathes at Abbey Road) and \u003cstrong\u003eBiffy\u003c\/strong\u003e’s prototyped jagged rhythms into the mix without ever losing any of its sleekness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther songs are far more direct. \"\u003cem\u003eTiny Indoor Fireworks\u003c\/em\u003e\" is the best direct rock anthem they’ve ever written, somehow snappy, melodic and light on its feet while feeling so natural you could imagine it was conceived in minutes. Meanwhile, \"\u003cem\u003eSpace\u003c\/em\u003e\" is a natural successor from previous lighters-in-the-air highlights \"\u003cem\u003eMany of Horror\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eRearrange\u003c\/em\u003e\". It’s a sincere message of reconciliation for someone you love, and \u003cstrong\u003eBiffy\u003c\/strong\u003e’s most tender, unguarded moment from the sweet spot of their catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow can you conclude an album of such esoteric diversity? \u003cstrong\u003eBiffy\u003c\/strong\u003e launch headfirst into \"\u003cem\u003eCop Syrup\u003c\/em\u003e\". There’s the rush of \u003cem\u003eThe Vertigo of Bliss\u003c\/em\u003e, a detour into Sub Pop-style grunge and manic shrieks which wouldn’t sound out of place on a Liturgy record. But then it contorts again, first into ethereal orchestration and then with a final burst of violence. It’s an ending to celebrate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warners","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50461108633931,"sku":"1090466","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue | LP","offer_id":50461107519819,"sku":"1090467","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50461108273483,"sku":"1090465","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/70f15b57-1c2d-438c-84cb-83db70141deb_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727243392","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/a-celebration-of-endings","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}