The Deluxe FLAC version provides the highest fidelity for an album known for its complex layers.
For the uninitiated, Opposites was a behemoth. Originally conceived as two separate albums ( The Sand at the Core of Our Bones and The Land at the End of Our Toes ), Simon Neil and co. decided to smash them together into a 20+ track epic. Biffy Clyro - Opposites -Deluxe- -2013- -FLAC-
The "Deluxe" tag is crucial. The standard release cut some of the weirdest, best tracks. The Deluxe FLAC version provides the highest fidelity
The album is famous for its "over the top" musicality, incorporating unexpected instruments like (most notably on "Stingin' Belle"), a mariachi band ("Spanish Radio"), kazoos, and church organs. Key Tracks and Highlights decided to smash them together into a 20+ track epic
The original physical deluxe package included a DVD with a "Making of" documentary, though FLAC digital downloads typically focus solely on the audio. 3. FLAC Technical Benefits