Joy.Discovery.Invention

"Joy.Discovery.Invention" is a song by Biffy Clyro which opens their 2002 debut album, Blackened Sky. It was their fourth single, appearing as a double A-side with "Toys, Toys, Toys, Choke, Toys, Toys, Toys", a track from their second album, The Vertigo of Bliss. It reached number 86 on the UK Singles Chart.

Overview

The title of the song is taken from a line from a Chuck Palahniuk novel called Choke:

Unusually for the band, who usually prefer Drop-D, the guitars are in standard tuning.

Track 3 on the vinyl release is a new version of a song that originally appeared on Iname.

Track listings

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

• CD BBQ361CD

1. "Joy.Discovery.Invention" â€" 3:38
2. "Toys, Toys, Toys, Choke, Toys, Toys, Toys" â€" 5:18
3. "The Houses of Roofs" â€" 5:12

• 7" BBQ361

1. "Toys, Toys, Toys, Choke, Toys, Toys, Toys" (Edit) â€" 4:08
2. "Joy.Discovery.Invention" â€" 3:38
3. "All The Way Down: Chapter 2" â€" 3:49

Personnel

• Simon Neil â€" guitar, vocals
• Ben Johnston â€" drums, vocals
• James Johnston â€" bass, vocals
• Chris Sheldon â€" producer

External links

• "Joy.Discovery.Invention" Guitar Tablature