Saturday Superhouse
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"Saturday Superhouse" is a song by Biffy Clyro
and the first physical single from their fourth album, Puzzle
. It was released on 5 March 2007. The band undertook a promotional tour of UK HMV stores to coincide with the release of the single.
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The song was first played live on 6 December 2006 at a warm-up concert at The Ice Factory nightclub in Perth, Scotland
and first aired on radio on The Rock Show on BBC Radio 1
, on 9 January 2007. B-sides "Scared of Lots of Everything" and "I'm Behind You" were first performed live on 16 December 2005 on the last night of Biffy's four night run at Glasgow
's King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
, a gig which showcased material that Biffy had written and recorded for the fourth album that at the time was due for release in the summer of 2006. The single was B-listed on the BBC Radio 1 playlist. The song reached #9 in the UK mid-week chart, and #13 in the UK singles chart; Biffy Clyro's highest charting single at the time. It also reached #1 in the Scottish singles chart. All three b-sides were recorded by DP Johnson and mixed by Mark Williams.
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Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band from Kilmarnock, comprising Simon Neil , James Johnston and Ben Johnston...
and the first physical single from their fourth 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 on 5 March 2007. The band undertook a promotional tour of UK HMV stores to coincide with the release of the single.
Overview
Simon NeilSimon 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 played live on 6 December 2006 at a warm-up concert at The Ice Factory nightclub in Perth, Scotland
Perth, Scotland
Perth is a town and former city and royal burgh in central Scotland. Located on the banks of the River Tay, it is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross council area and the historic county town of Perthshire...
and first aired on radio on The Rock Show on BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
, on 9 January 2007. B-sides "Scared of Lots of Everything" and "I'm Behind You" were first performed live on 16 December 2005 on the last night of Biffy's four night run at Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
's King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, also known as King Tut's, is a live music venue and bar in on St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Scotland. It is owned and managed by Glasgow-based gig promoters DF Concerts...
, a gig which showcased material that Biffy had written and recorded for the fourth album that at the time was due for release in the summer of 2006. The single was B-listed on the BBC Radio 1 playlist. The song reached #9 in the UK mid-week chart, and #13 in the UK singles chart; Biffy Clyro's highest charting single at the time. It also reached #1 in the Scottish singles chart. All three b-sides were recorded by DP Johnson and mixed by Mark Williams.
Cover art
Storm ThorgersonStorm Thorgerson
Storm Thorgerson is an English graphic designer, known for his work for rock bands such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, 10cc, Dream Theater, The Mars Volta, Muse, The Cranberries, and Biffy Clyro.-Biography:...
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Track listings
Songs and lyrics by Simon Neil. Music by Biffy Clyro.- CD 14FLR19CD
- "Saturday Superhouse" – 3:19
- "Scared Of Lots Of Everything" – 3:54
- 7" Vinyl #1 14FLR19V1
- "Saturday Superhouse" – 3:19
- "I'm Behind You" – 2:36
- 7" Vinyl #2 14FLR19V2
- "Saturday Superhouse" – 3:19
- "Miracle Of Survival" – 4:53
- Digital Download
- "Saturday Superhouse" – 3:19
- iTunes Exclusive
- "Saturday Superhouse (Acoustic)"
- 7digital Download Exclusive - Saturday Superhouse (Live)
- "Saturday Superhouse (Live at Belfast Mandela Hall)"
- "Saturday Superhouse (Live at Dublin Ambassador)"
- "Saturday Superhouse (Live at Cardiff University)"
- "Saturday Superhouse (Live at Bristol Academy)"
- "Saturday Superhouse (Live at Nottingham Rock City)"
- "Saturday Superhouse (Live at Southampton Guildhall)"
- "Saturday Superhouse (Live at Norwich UEA)"
- "Saturday Superhouse (Live at Manchester Academy)"
- "Saturday Superhouse (Live at Newcastle Academy)"
- "Saturday Superhouse (Live at Glasgow Barrowlands)"
- "Saturday Superhouse (Live at Liverpool Academy)"
- "Saturday Superhouse (Live at Birmingham Academy)"
- "Saturday Superhouse (Live at London Astoria)"
Personnel
- Simon Neil – Guitar, Vocals
- James Johnston – Bass, Vocals
- Ben Johnston – Drums, Vocals
- Garth Richardson – Producer