Biffy Clyro – Futique

With the release of a tenth album, a band must create a record that not only lives up to their past successes but also honours the weight of such a milestone. This is something Kilmarnock-born heroes Biffy Clyro could do with their eyes closed, which is proved in Futique. The album’s title plays on the contrast of “future” and “antique” – focusing on themes such as memories and nostalgia, coping with change and relationships in a digital age. 

Opening with the vibrant A Little Love, Biffy delve into what they do best: heavy riffs, crashing drums and relentless energy. This momentum stays through the first few tracks, before arriving at Goodbye, a much slower track that discusses the breakdown of a relationship. Much of the album explores personal growth and how it can change certain relationships, exposing the band in a more revealing light. Friendshipping further emphasises this narrative, while Two People In Love shares the same intimacy before bringing the album to a crashing close. 

Consistently flowing from heartfelt numbers to classic electrifying rock, Futique is one of Biffy's most personal albums to date, cementing their status as one of the country’s most iconic bands.

Listen to: Hunting Season, Woe Is Me, Wow Is You, A Thousand and One