57 (song) explained

57
Cover:	biffy.clyro.57.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Biffy Clyro
Album:	Blackened Sky
Released:	^[1]
Recorded:	The Practice Pad (Glasgow, Scotland)
Genre:	Post-grunge, alternative rock, hard rock
Length:	3:22
Label:	Beggars Banquet
Producer:	Chris Sheldon
Prev Title:	Justboy
Prev Year:	2001
Next Title:	Joy.Discovery.Invention/Toys, Toys, Toys, Choke, Toys, Toys, Toys
Next Year:	2002

"57" is a song by Biffy Clyro from their 2002 debut album, Blackened Sky.

Information

This song was the third single from Blackened Sky. An early version of it, with different vocals and guitars, appeared on their debut EP, thekidswhopoptodaywillrocktomorrow. Most of the song is played in 4/4, with an outro in 6/4. Also when played live it is sped up noticeably.

Track listings

Songs and lyrics by Simon Neil. Music by Biffy Clyro.

• CD BBQ358CD

1. "57" – 3:22
2. "Hope For An Angel (Radio 1 Session)" – 4:06
3. "Time As An Imploding Unit/Waiting For Green" – 9:24

• 7" BBQ358

1. "57" – 3:22
2. "Kill the Old, Torture Their Young (Evening Session Version)" – 6:10

Personnel

• Simon Neil – guitar, vocals
• James Johnston – bass, vocals
• Ben Johnston – drums, vocals
• Chris Sheldon – producer

External links

• "57" Lyrics
• "57" Guitar Tablature

Notes and References

1. New Releases – For Week Starting February 2, 2002: Singles. Music Week. 23. 2 February 2002.