Which is the best Biffy Clyro album? // Albums Ranked

…INTO THE MIDDLE

A Celebration Of Endings (2020)

Heading into the latest albums from the trio, it was quite apparent to me that Biffy Clyro are one of the most consistent bands around. They stick to their roots and while they like to play around every now and then, the foundations are always the same. Which is good because they’re really good foundations.

Initially, I didn’t enjoy A Celebration Of Endings too much. It looked to venture that little too further from the norm and offer songs that focused more on angelic vocals and melodic moments, with a stronger light put on orchestral instrumentals. But I found myself returning to the record more and more, eventually changing my opinion on it. Nowadays, I can’t resist the poppy appeal of ‘Tiny Indoor Fireworks’ and the booming start of ‘North Of No South’, and do feel that the blend between the old and new works really well throughout the record. Also, how can you not enjoy ‘Cop Syrup’?

Favourite Tracks: ‘Tiny Indoor Fireworks’, ‘End Of’, ‘Cop Syrup’

Only Revolutions (2010)

Just missing out on the top 3 comes Only Revolutions, the band’s biggest album that pushed them firmly into the mainstream. While it is their most accessible record, it still retains a lot of the personality that keeps it within the Biffy Clyro world. Well, perhaps the outskirts of it.

While it aims for the skies with its ambitious numbers (‘Mountains’, ‘The Captain’, ‘Many Of Horror’) there are also a few bangers scattered that keep up the tempo and make it a record that keeps its edge. ‘That Golden Rule’ still blows me away with how hard it hits, and ‘Born on a Horse’ has a groove to it I cannot deny.

Favourite Tracks: ‘That Golden Rule’, ‘Born on a Horse’, ‘Many Of Horror’.

Infinity Land (2004)

Up next is Infinity Land, which is a riot from start to finish. This is the record where the band truly let loose with their old sound, before settling into the sound of Puzzle. Elements of math rock, punk and rock are thrown together to create something that does not ease up. It even goes a little bit dancey for the intro of ‘Glitter and Trauma’. It’s thrilling and exciting throughout. Seriously, the song titles are backed up with equally chaotic instrumentals.

Favourite Tracks: ‘Glitter and Trauma’, ‘Wave Upon Wave Upon Wave’, ‘There’s No Such Thing As a Jaggy Snake’.

Ellipsis (2016)

A record I didn’t expect to love so much, but it has this alluring quality to it that makes certain moments fall out of your mind constantly. Seriously, the number of times I caught myself singing the chorus to ‘Friends and Enemies’ is mad. It’s full of great songs with a solid mix of loud and quiet, overall creating a very well-rounded listen.

The mammoth beginning of ‘Wolves Of Winter’ never fails to get the blood pumping, whereas the crawling riffage of ‘Animal Style’ just sounds so cool. ‘Re-arrange’ is a wonderful song that adds depth to the album, while ‘Howl’ gets you feeling like a big bad boy. It’s awesome, and – for me – warrants being so high on this list.

Favourite Tracks: ‘Wolves Of Winter’, ‘Animal Style’, ‘Re-arrange’, ‘On a Bang’, ‘Howl’

Puzzle (2007)

Revised in 2025, I have to give the top spot to Puzzle. Ellipsis is still a fantastic record, but I have grown to appreciate the context and depth of Puzzle over the years since this albums ranked piece was first published.

This is the first record of Biffy’s I heard and enjoyed all the way through, and soon found myself returning to it over and over again. Its sound is steeped in darkness and the lyrics stand out as surrounding death and loss, and a general feeling of mortality. Creating a very consistent and hard-hitting record in many ways.

Filled out once again with tons of riffs and moments that bash your face in, Puzzle is a fantastic record. But as much as it succeeds in being a heavy record, it shines on its quieter moments too. ‘Machines’ is a wonderful, intimate song that highlights Biffy’s ability to make a song that’s just as powerful as their loudest.

Favourite Tracks: ‘Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies’, ‘Who’s Got A Match?’, ‘Get Fucked Stud’, ‘Machines’

So those are my thoughts. What’s your favourite Biffy Clyro album? Do you agree with the placement of these albums? Have I made any sins? What you cannot take away from me, however, is that I’ve had an absolutely lovely day.

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