"Semi-Mental" is a song by Biffy Clyro and the first single from their fourth album, Puzzle, and is a download only single. It was released on 25 December 2006. The song was not UK singles chart eligible as at the time, downloads only counted towards charts sales if there was a physical release.

"Semi-Mental"
Single by Biffy Clyro
from the album Puzzle
Released25 December 2006
RecordedThe Warehouse Studio
Vancouver, British Columbia

The Farm Studios
Gibsons, British Columbia
GenreAlternative metal
Length4:09 (Album version)
3:22 (Single version)
Label14th Floor
Songwriter(s)Simon Neil
Producer(s)Garth Richardson
Biffy Clyro singles chronology
"Only One Word Comes to Mind"
(2005)
"Semi-Mental"
(2006)
"Saturday Superhouse"
(2007)
Puzzle track listing
  1. "Living is a Problem Because Everything Dies"
  2. "Saturday Superhouse"
  3. "Who's Got A Match?"
  4. "As Dust Dances"
    • "2/15ths"
  5. "A Whole Child Ago"
  6. "The Conversation Is..."
  7. "Now I'm Everyone"
  8. "Semi-Mental"
    • "4/15ths"
  9. "Love Has A Diameter"
  10. "Get Fucked Stud"
  11. "Folding Stars"
  12. "9/15ths"
  13. "Machines"

Overview

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Simon Neil has commented on the song, saying

This is our most straight-up rock song. It's about trying to numb the pain when you're feeling so sad - when you hurt so much you need an escape. Everyone has a different way of escaping.[1]

The song was also named single of the week by Kerrang! magazine. At the beginning of the music video, the words "Play Louder" are displayed. This is a reference to Audioslave's video for "Cochise", which displays the words "Play Loud" at the beginning

Track listing

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

  • Digital download
  1. "Semi-Mental" – 3:22

Personnel

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  • Simon Neil – guitar, vocals
  • James Johnston – bass, vocals
  • Ben Johnston – drums, vocals
  • Garth Richardson – producer

Notes

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  1. ^ Kerrang! #1147, p.6
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