Semi-Mental
"Semi-Mental" is a song by Biffy Clyro and the first single from their fourth album, Puzzle, and is a download only single. It was released on 25 December 2006. The song was not UK singles chart eligible as at the time, downloads only counted towards charts sales if there was a physical release.
| "Semi-Mental" | ||||
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| Single by Biffy Clyro | ||||
| from the album Puzzle | ||||
| Released | 25 December 2006 | |||
| Recorded | The Warehouse Studio Vancouver, British Columbia The Farm Studios Gibsons, British Columbia | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, alternative metal, hard rock | |||
| Length | 4:09 (Album version) 3:22 (Single version) | |||
| Label | 14th Floor | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Simon Neil | |||
| Producer(s) | Garth Richardson | |||
| Biffy Clyro singles chronology | ||||
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| Puzzle track listing | ||||
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Overview
Simon Neil has commented on the song, saying
This is our most straight-up rock song. It's about trying to numb the pain when you're feeling so sad - when you hurt so much you need an escape. Everyone has a different way of escaping.[1]
When released on iTunes, the artist was listed as Semi-Mental instead of Biffy Clyro making it harder to find and probably losing out on a lot of sales, with iTunes being the main music download site. The song was also named single of the week by Kerrang! magazine. At the beginning of the music video, the words "Play Louder" are displayed. This is a reference to Audioslave's video for "Cochise", which displays the words "Play Loud" at the beginning
Track listing
Songs and lyrics by Simon Neil. Music by Biffy Clyro.
- Digital download
- "Semi-Mental" – 3:22
Personnel
- Simon Neil – guitar, vocals
- James Johnston – bass, vocals
- Ben Johnston – drums, vocals
- Garth Richardson – producer
Notes
- Kerrang! #1147, p.6