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Track Listings
| 1. Foam Born (A) the Backtrack |
| 2. (B) The Decade Of Statues |
| 3. Informal Gluttony |
| 4. Sun Of Nothing |
| 5. Ants Of the Sky |
| 6. Prequel To the Sequel |
| 7. Viridian |
| 8. White Walls |
Editorial Reviews
BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME have built their reputation as one of hard rock's most inventive and ambitious bands. Sharing a lineage with such luminaries as PINK FLOYD, KING CRIMSON and TOOL, they continue to explore new territory with a genuine passion to push themselves and their audience. They dream the impossible and they make it happen time and time again. Looking at their hugely celebrated catalog, it's exciting to see how far they've come and how deep they are willing to go. Venturing into each record is like exploring undiscovered country. From the progressive metal stomp of their self-titled debut, followed by the melancholy of The Silent Circus and then the claustrophobic Alaska, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME continue to evolve into a new pedigree that defies any categorization.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Greg
Format:Audio CD
Words cannot describe this cd. BTBAM get better and better with every album. As other reviewers have mentioned, you can definitely hear more progressive influence, but they still keep it heavy and technical. Everyone is at the top of their game on this album. When I first saw that it was only 8 tracks, I was wondering how they could accomplish an album superior to Alaska. I then saw the lengths of the songs and knew they were going to be epic tracks, to the opening piano in "Foam Born: (a) The Backtrack" to the amazing closer and my personal favorite song by BTBAM ever "White Walls", this album never lets down. There's so many different influences in this album, and it goes to show that BTBAM are the top of their class. Every album by this band has been amazing, and this is just another one to add to the list.
Album of the year for me.
Album of the year for me.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By John Curtis
Format:Audio CD
I have to say that this album is the perfect album. Like the Beatles White Album, and Metallica's Black Album. We now get the greatest album of them all BTBAM "colors." Every single song on this album is amazing, and very well put together. I have been listening to BTBAM since Silent Circus, and it seems to me that instead of them becoming more "flowery," (as someone put on a recent review of the album) I am finding them becoming something more imaginable, intelligent, and put simply just amazing artist. I am stunned by this album, and I can not stop playing it. To give this album anything less than a five is shocking to me. You have to listen to it and understand it's pure genius. I recommend this album to anyone who respects music, and loves music from a progressive stance. Music is meant to evolve, not sit around like a bunch of retards like some of the most recent songs I hear today. SO give it a shot it's awesome.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
You know what the problem was? I don't think most people are ready for the insanity and complexity and progginess that Between the Buried and Me had to offer on this album. I liked Alaska quite a bit, but this seriously blew it out of the damn water like a nuclear cannon. They offer nothing subtle to you, there are no stupid segues into anything, it's just visceral and insane.
I was actually shocked that enjoyed this album upon first listen, though, I have been quite privy to music like this, as I like Spiral Architect, Dillinger Escape Plan, Opeth, Dream Theater, and most other progressive metal and mathcore bands. You probably won't like this upon first listen, especially if you're new to material such as this. You have to pay attention and give it a chance, honestly. This isn't radio friendly, in the least.
Just buy it and listen to it, if for nothing else to expand your horizons.
I was actually shocked that enjoyed this album upon first listen, though, I have been quite privy to music like this, as I like Spiral Architect, Dillinger Escape Plan, Opeth, Dream Theater, and most other progressive metal and mathcore bands. You probably won't like this upon first listen, especially if you're new to material such as this. You have to pay attention and give it a chance, honestly. This isn't radio friendly, in the least.
Just buy it and listen to it, if for nothing else to expand your horizons.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By spaceglider
Format:Audio CD
This would be a 5 star except the only thing holding them back are the unremarkable growling vocals, and I happen to be a fan of this style if it's done right. They just seem so devoid of passion or even fluctuation and just keep droning on. Also, the blast beats are a little overdone in some areas, but other than that, this is a very solid release. The musicianship is amazing, complete with 180 degree turns into different realms including Radiohead, and jazz territories. Alternate vocals reminiscent of early Pink Floyd help add another flavor to the overall feel. Highly recommended for fans of Dillinger Escape Plan or if you are into the new school eclectic prog/punk/metal stuff.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Sneaky Pete
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was actually a little worried the first time that I listened to Colors. I was scared that it would make the rest of my music collection seem pedestrian in comparison. It is almost impossilbe to listen to just one song as this album is nothing short of a masterpiece that takes about an hour to realize. Since they have released this I have seen them live twice and it was nothing short of spectacular. Any studio magic has been mastered and blended with a live show that will leave you with a strong sense that you may have just witnessed the greatest musical performance of your life.
16 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
You know, I only discovered this band very, very recently. I found a band I knew nothing about and took a risk. This is something I do once in a while. Often I get burned, once in a blue moon, I get lucky. When I snagged ALASKA I got very lucky. I soon returned for more from these guys, and then talk about LUCK ... a brand spanking new release a mere two weeks after I first find them. I must have been a very good boy lately. I only wish I would have found them long ago as the past few years have been missing something.
I don't want to try to get technical about this album. Make no mistake, it is a technical masterpiece and these guys are preposterously skillful musicians. But I don't want to get mired in a monologue on technicality. What you gotta love about these guys is that when you listen to different albums, there's a sense of progression, of evolution but still a constant identity. Above all else, the music is bloody heavy. It is the kind of music that'll do bad things to your pulse. Yet it's so soul shatteringly beautiful. The vocals are larynx shredding, the guitar is relentless, the drums are punishing and yet it doesn't feel cliched, it doesn't get boring ... and it's just plain gorgeous ... and quirky ... and intelligent.
And you listen to it and you think "aren't these guys supposed to put out a St. Anger by now? How far along are they in their career, didn't Korn start to get embarrassing when they were at this point?" But instead of softening in the name of "growth" they put out an album that is as merciless as ever. There is a sense of integrity to it. It's beautiful ... and ugly. It's perfect ... and wrong.
Please, do not wait for radio to introduce you to these guys. They never will.... Read more ›
I don't want to try to get technical about this album. Make no mistake, it is a technical masterpiece and these guys are preposterously skillful musicians. But I don't want to get mired in a monologue on technicality. What you gotta love about these guys is that when you listen to different albums, there's a sense of progression, of evolution but still a constant identity. Above all else, the music is bloody heavy. It is the kind of music that'll do bad things to your pulse. Yet it's so soul shatteringly beautiful. The vocals are larynx shredding, the guitar is relentless, the drums are punishing and yet it doesn't feel cliched, it doesn't get boring ... and it's just plain gorgeous ... and quirky ... and intelligent.
And you listen to it and you think "aren't these guys supposed to put out a St. Anger by now? How far along are they in their career, didn't Korn start to get embarrassing when they were at this point?" But instead of softening in the name of "growth" they put out an album that is as merciless as ever. There is a sense of integrity to it. It's beautiful ... and ugly. It's perfect ... and wrong.
Please, do not wait for radio to introduce you to these guys. They never will.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Be warned. If BTBAM is for you, your standards will be affected.
Listening to Colors and the other really strong BTBAM records will change how you listen to other music. Other guitars will just not satiate. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Clayton P. Murray
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best BTBAM Album
Anyone who is getting into BTBAM needs to listen to this album. It has become my new jogging album, as it perfectly transitions between heavy and mellow.
Published 3 months ago by KangaRuthless
5.0 out of 5 stars
A tour of ideas composed into one coherent whole
A technical, musically-rich, continuous-play progressive metal album with plenty of "wall of sound" moments and plenty of unashamed divergent musical sprinklings. Read more
Published 5 months ago by A Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
4.25 Stars. REALLY?!?! This gem is a 5, nothingless. Please reflect...
This album has everything your throbbing head orifices could ask for. From the sweet and autoerotic melodies to the slamming and still autoerotic chugging riffs, this album will... Read more
Published 5 months ago by ParaPsych
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
I am not going to go in to a song by song synopsis due to the fact that "normal" song structure means nothing to BTBAM. Instead I will tell you that this is an album to listen to. Read more
Published 6 months ago by W. Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply the absolute greatest!
I'm not saying much any one hasn't already said about this album: It's Perfect! Or this band for that fact. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Andrew Frampton
5.0 out of 5 stars
We Will Be Remembered For This
In Dante's "Divine Comedy," Dante himself is the protagonist. In the first level of hell, he encounters the great philosophers and writers of history. Read more
Published 9 months ago by D. Wanee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album, Great Band!
BTBAM really brings it on this album. I just recently discovered them along with some other Metal bands and they are one of my new favorites. Read more
Published 9 months ago by B. Good
5.0 out of 5 stars
A new American metal landmark
Between The Buried And Me are the ultimate style-bending, shape-shifting band. As they did on 2005's "Alaska," on Ought-Seven's "Colors," they blend together elements of grindcore,... Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. Stutheit
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent, but not perfect
after reading all of the adoring reviews, i feel like i'm going to be lynched for only giving four stars! Read more
Published 15 months ago by Thomas Buckley
