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"Machines" is a song by Scottish band Biffy Clyro, from their 2007 album, Puzzle. It was due to be released as the fourth physical single from Puzzle on 1 October 2007 but was pushed back one week and released on 8 October 2007.

"Machines"
Machines Download / 7" #1 Cover
Single by Biffy Clyro
from the album Puzzle
B-side	Hermaphrofight Classical Machines Machines (Demo) Machines (Rock Version)
Released	8 October 2007 (UK)
Recorded	The Warehouse Studio Vancouver, British Columbia The Farm Studios Gibsons, British Columbia
Genre	Acoustic rock
Length	3:56 (Album version) 3:38 (Single version) 3:28 (Rock version)
Label	14th Floor
Songwriter(s)	Simon Neil
Producer(s)	Garth Richardson Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro singles chronology
"Folding Stars" (2007) "Machines" (2007) "Who's Got a Match?" (2008)
Puzzle track listing
"Living Is a Problem Because Everything Dies" "Saturday Superhouse" "Who's Got a Match?" "As Dust Dances" "2/15ths" "A Whole Child Ago" "The Conversation Is..." "Now I'm Everyone" "Semi-Mental" "4/15ths" "Love Has a Diameter" "Get Fucked Stud" "Folding Stars" "9/15ths" "Machines"
Machines
CD Cover
Machines
7" #2 Cover

The "Alternate Mix" was released on iTunes on 30 September, 1 day earlier than expected.

The "Rock Version" can only be bought at Recordstore.co.uk and also has alternate lyrics to the album version.

Overview

Simon Neil has commented on the song, saying:

This is an acoustic song we recorded on the last day in the studio. I wanted the album to end on a positive vibe. No matter what you go through there's always hope. You can make yourself happy.[1]

Track listings

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

• CD 14FLR44CD, 5051442406672

1. "Machines (Chris Lord-Alge Mix)" - 3:54
2. "Hermaphrofight"

• 7" #1 14FLR27V1, 5051442406672

1. "Machines (Chris Lord-Alge Mix)" - 3:54
2. "Classical Machines (Remix)"

• 7" #2 14FLR27V2, 5051442406672

1. "Machines (Chris Lord-Alge Mix)" - 3:54
2. "Machines (Demo)"

• Digital download - Recordstore.co.uk exclusive

1. "Rock Machines"

Personnel

• Simon Neil – guitar, vocals
• James Johnston – bass, vocals
• Ben Johnston – drums, vocals
• Garth Richardson – producer
• Dorothy Lawson - cello
• Iain Cook – "Classical Machines" remixer
• Chris Lord-Alge - "Machines (Alternative Version)" mixer

Chart performance

Chart (2007)	Peak position
UK Singles Chart[2]	29

Notes

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