10 Perfect 2000s Rock Albums With No Bad Songs
10. Puzzle – Biffy Clyro (2007)
The fourth album from Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro was unquestionably a departure from their previous sound. It was far more accessible to a wider audience with some of the slower tracks standing comfortably with any of the mainstream pop ballads of the era. But that's not criticism, being exclusive to one style or another can be overrated... , and who needs 48 straight minutes of fast paced rock anyway? Ebb and flow is key to any great album.
But this album definitely had tracks that packed a punch. Who's Got Match lit a fire within fans. Structurally it was simple enough, but the energy of Simon Neils's vocal delivery (particularly when played live) got everyone bouncing. Get F*cked Stud had a similar effect, with the name saying more than any description could.
It's always appreciated when a singer embraces their true accent. There's something about the gruff Scottish dialect that lends itself to heavy guitar lead rock. Simon Neil flaunted his Celtic chops on this album, you got the rasping bite in the harder numbers but he was also able to imbue the more tender and poetic sound of his vocal capacity.