18 - Biffy Clyro - Black Chandelier
Hailing from Scotland, Biffy Clyro bring a huge powerful alt-rock sound that is just strong enough to be played on some harder rock stations. Despite being around for 10+ years, they have been quietly bubbling under and have only recently been garnering critical acclaim. I personally wasn't a fan until I heard this song. It starts off slowly but cuts right through the ribs by chorus time. The theme of this song is a broken, dangerous relationship with a "Black Chandelier casting shadows and lies".
The album is a two disc effort that never ceased with powerful, heartfelt ballads and the aforementioned stronger rock formula. It's a fun and unique sound and it was definitely one of my favorite albums of the year. You can just put it on and let it spin and pulse through you. The video has the guys playing, sweaty and shirtless, as a mob of black-painted bodies swarm their location. Personally, I'm hoping Biffy didn't put all their eggs in this two disc basket, and will return soon with another awesome CD.
Title: Black Chandelier
Artist: Biffy Clyro
Album: Opposites
Previous #18s
2012: Santigold - Disparate Youth
2011: House of Heroes - Galveston
2010: Rammstein - Fruhling in Paris
2009: Sick Puppies - I Hate You
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