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Between the Buried & Me

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Thought I'd heard it all with Dillinger Escape Plan. Then I got the Red Chord album and thought I'd heard it all, all over again. (Not that I ever get sick of these chaotic examples of fine metalcore). But BTBAM is f*****g crazy. Not in the sense that they are musically unconventional; in fact they are more conventional then the above stated bands, but they meld so many complex changes into one song, they make Candiria sound like Brittany Spears. (almost, thumbs up to Candiria btw).

The vocalist style is not something I particularly have ever liked, but with time you realise it just fits. There's not much else to say that for those who get a tickle out of this type of music would be spending wisely when they buy this album. Two words sum it up: "fresh" and "chaos". That's all I will say.

Look out for their new album also, being recorded at the moment.Also, anyone who has already checked out Red Chord, BTBAM, or Dillinger, should maybe give Burnt By The Sun and The Minor Times a listen. While not being as chaotic, they have the maths-metal thing down pat.

Regards.

i could write 4 books about how great this album is, but it would be redundant.

go buy it, it will change your life for the better.

Brutal metalcore from North Carolina I think... These guys have some of the best songs ever as well as some of the best breakdowns. The vocals are by FAR the best in the business. Good leads and great Drum work. Great album for any metal/hardcore fan.

It's amazing how BTBAM can go from being so destructive to being so beautiful. To me that shows REAL talent. This CD helped revolutionize the hardcore scene. Unfortunately all the people in this world who don't truly appreciate music will never appreciate the technicallity of this album. I'm a lover of almost all music genre's because I'm a musician and respect creativity and talent. The drum work and guitar work on here is supurb and the lyrics are very creative with hardly any cliches. Notable tracks are More of Myself to Kill, Aspirations, and Shevanel Cut a Flip. This isn't for metal fans, but for lovers of music PERIOD.

The only way to aptly sum up Between The Buried & Me's music is with a phrase another reviewer has used: "Un f-ing real." To try and explain each song individually would no doubt be an exercise in futility: the tracks typically encompass many styles of music, running the gamot from the harshest black metal to the most beautiful dreamy pop.

From the very beginning of the opening track, "More Of Myself To Kill," you know you are in for a spectacular listening experience. "You have all wept once more!" singer Tommy Rogers screams in his amazing death vocals, while the rest of the band plays what is probably the coolest, most complicated, mind-blowing intro to any song ever. The song eventually progresses into one of the most gorgeous things I have ever heard, complete with a heart-melting 3-part vocal harmony (did I fail to mention that Rogers also has one of the most beautiful singing voices I know of?). The song then picks it up a bit, and features some of the most tremendous double bass work ever, courtesy of Will Goodyear.

I realized while writing this that it would be impossible to make this review as complete as it should be. This is truly a masterpiece of music. Between The Buried & Me has undoubtebly made something that is truly progressive - they have thrown out all preconceived notions about what music should be. They play whatever they want, how they want to. Tommy Rogers sings however he wants (beautiful clean vox, deadly powerful death vocals, screeching black metal vocals, and one awe-inspiring 80s metal scream in "Aspirations"); guitarists Nick Fletcher and Paul Waggoner weave around each other to create some of the most splendid melodies ever, groove like no one else since Pantera, and combine powers to create the most bone-crunching riffs this side of Meshuggah. Bassist Jason King plays some of the greatest basswork I've ever heard, complementing the guitarists, accentuating the drumming, and playing a few incredible solos of his own (his basswork in "Aspirations" during the melodic middle part puts me in a trance everytime I hear it). And then there is the drummer Will Goodyear. His drumming is absolutely off-the-wall, outrageously good. I dare say that his drumming here is the best I've ever heard. The band as a whole plays the most daring, complete music I've ever heard. Do whatever you must to obtain this record - a milestone of truly progressive music.

I just bought the victory records enhanced version of this CD. Do Not Buy it. Whoever remastered made it sound terrible. To me the lifeforce version sounds kinda muddy and the singing parts were amazing, on the victory rerelease the singing sounds like a computer, esp. on song #1. So when you buy this cd try like hell to get the lifeforce release. Oh yeah dont forget to buy the Silent circus as well, that one is on victory (but they made that one sound amazing)

just hear both versions before you buy.

Not only is btbam's music incredibly unique but they have a talent that practically all of their peers lack: lyrics. Their lyrics are actually well written. You wont find any moronic sworn enemy lyrics here. One of the greatest things about their music is how varied it is. They can go from death metal to clean melodies and then a breakdown before you even realize it. They put the other victory bands to shame.

I have to say that this cd along with The Red Chords "Fused Together In Revolving Doors" are honestly two of the best cd's I have in my collection. I am constantly going back to listen to them even when im downloading songs from other bands, Im always like eh thats ok but THIS is better. Great musicianship on this cd, brutal enough to maybe even please some death metal fans. I highly recommend this cd to anyone who is a metalcore fan. Also check out The Red Chord......good sh*t also.

Im a drummer and this guy is sick. He reminds me of a heavy metal version of buddy rich. VERY fast and complex triplets and original heavy beats. I still cant get over "arsionist" there are so many different changes is sick. They are one of the tightest band ever in my eyes, they make Korn or even Pantera look like sissies.

The first time I heard these guys I saw them live and it was simply amazing, I was left speechless. This is some of the most talented music and instrument playing I have ever heard. Just do yourself a favor and at least pick up this cd and give it a try, if you get into it you'll never leave it. If you dont get into it you missing out on something amazing.