Folding Stars
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"Folding Stars" is a song by Scottish band Biffy Clyro
from their 2007 album, Puzzle
. It was released as the third physical single from Puzzle, on 16 July.
Simon Neil
has commented on the song, saying:
The song was first performed live on 8 July 2007, at the Radio 1/NME Stage at T in the Park 2007. Mike Vennart of Oceansize
, a long time friend of the band, provided second guitar for this performance. On 26 August 2007, the band played at Leeds Festival and stated that it was the last time that Folding Stars would be played live. They however reneged on this decision when the song was played live at Brixton Academy on 21 November 2007.
The physical release of the single topped the UK Physical Singles Chart, while the single overall peaked at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart
.
Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band from Kilmarnock, comprising Simon Neil , James Johnston and Ben Johnston...
from their 2007 album, Puzzle
Puzzle (Biffy Clyro album)
Puzzle is the fourth studio album by Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro, released 4 June 2007 - the album was later released in America in August...
. It was released as the third physical single from Puzzle, on 16 July.
Overview
"Folding Stars" was inspired by the death of Simon Neil's mother, Eleanor, in March 2004. The song has been described as a "huge, hands-in-the-air anthem", "the album’s finest heart-on-sleeve moment" and "raw, honest and breathtaking".Simon Neil
Simon Neil
Simon Alexander Neil is a Scottish vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter, known for his work in the bands Biffy Clyro and Marmaduke Duke.-Biffy Clyro:...
has commented on the song, saying:
The song was first performed live on 8 July 2007, at the Radio 1/NME Stage at T in the Park 2007. Mike Vennart of Oceansize
Oceansize
Oceansize were a British rock band, formed in Manchester, England on 19th October 1998. The band consisted of Mike Vennart , Steve Durose , Richard "Gambler" Ingram , Mark Heron and Jon Ellis for the majority of its career, with Steve Hodson replacing Ellis on bass in 2006...
, a long time friend of the band, provided second guitar for this performance. On 26 August 2007, the band played at Leeds Festival and stated that it was the last time that Folding Stars would be played live. They however reneged on this decision when the song was played live at Brixton Academy on 21 November 2007.
The physical release of the single topped the UK Physical Singles Chart, while the single overall peaked at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.
Track listing
Songs and lyrics by Simon Neil. Music by Biffy Clyro.- CD 14FLR24CD
- "Folding Stars" – 4:15
- "Asexual Meat Kitchen" - 3:29
- 7" #1 14FLR24V1
- "Folding Stars" – 4:15
- "Coward" - 3:40
- 7" #2 14FLR24V2
- "Folding Stars" – 4:15
- "A Headline" - 3:39
- Digital download
- "Folding Stars" – 3:56
- iTunes exclusive
- "Folding Stars (Demo)" - 4:30
Personnel
- Simon Neil – guitar, vocals
- James Johnston – bass, vocals
- Ben Johnston – drums, vocals
- Garth Richardson – producer
- Matt CaughthranMatt CaughthranMatt Caughthran is an American singer, best known as the frontman for Los Angeles based punk band The Bronx. In addition to The Bronx, Caughthran is involved in a side project, The Drips. Caughthran has also recorded a number of tracks with Bullet Treatment which can be found on the What More Do...
- vocals on "Asexual Meat Kitchen"