The Silent Circus (Re-Issue)

Between the Buried and Me | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 3, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Victory Records
• ASIN: B000HD1N0Q
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,707 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #35 in Music > Alternative Rock > Hardcore & Punk > Post Hardcore
  • #44 in Music > Alternative Rock > Hardcore & Punk > Hardcore
  • #52 in Music > Hard Rock & Metal > Death Metal

Track Listings

1. Lost Perfection a. Coulrophobia

2. Lost Perfection b. Anablephobia

3. Camilla Rhodes

4. Mordecai

5. Reaction

6. Shevanel Take 2

7. Ad a dglgmut

8. Destructo Spin

9. Aesthetic

10. The Need For Repetition

11. Lost Perfection a. Coulrophobia [DVD]

12. Lost Perfection b. Anablephobia [DVD]

13. Destructo Spin [DVD]

14. Roboturner [DVD]

15. All Bodies [DVD]

16. Mordecai [DVD]

17. Alaska [DVD]

18. Metal Injection Interview [DVD]

19. Mordecai - Music Video [DVD]

20. Alaska - Music Video [DVD]

Editorial Reviews

Incorporating all styles of metal and hardcore with moshy double bass and spacey, poignant rock, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME’S dizzying opuses are sure to redefine pre-existing notions of "metalcore". BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME find a way to make heavy music refined yet powerful, inventive yet distinct, at times chaotic, then soothing. With a myriad of influences ranging from their hardcore and metal roots to artists like the Smashing Pumpkins and Dream Theater, "The Silent Circus" is a sincere, artistic album that will revolutionize the face of heavy music. After one extremely well received release on Lifeforce Records, the hype on BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME is spreading like wildfire; their Victory debut is proving to be one of the most anticipated, indescribable and groundbreaking metal/hardcore records of 2003. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars godly, February 6, 2004

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Strobe Lights And Blown Speakers (Louisville) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Silent Circus (Audio CD)

Describing Between The Buried & Me as "metalcore" would be a grave falsehood. Metalcore influences? Sure. But it would be impossible to overlook the various other influences the band incorporates into this album. The sounds of Radiohead, Death, metal Ulver, Dillinger Escape Plan, Pink Floyd, Pantera, Cryptopsy, and even some Emperor are evident. Does that mean that _The Silent Circus_ is a hackneyed attempt to create something "progressive"? No. In fact, that type of response couldn't be farther from the truth.

The album begins with "Lost Perfection," fading into guitar feedback for 30 seconds or so before unleashing a fury of technical metal for another 40 seconds or so, and then erupting into a wonderful guitar melody. The song also features a "hand clapping breakdown" around the 3-minute mark, and then transitions perfectly into a thick southern metal groove that would make Pantera blush from envy.

That sort of song structure could loosely typify BTBAM's overall sound - grinding, pulsing technical metal, thick grooves, then suddenly bursting into odd breakdowns, gorgeous melodies, or haunting soundscapes. In this respect, BTBAM bring about comparisons to the mighty Opeth. That comparison is probably just, due to the "night and day" aspect of the bands' respective music. But that's where the similarities end, really. BTBAM crafts darker, heavier, more intense "heavy" parts than Opeth could ever imagine, with some of the best vocals around, complements of Tommy Rogers (who also adds texture on keyboard); the band also creates some of the most ethereal musical moments I can imagine, featuring layers of keyboards, soft drum beats, soulful bass, and lightly strummed guitars, whereas Opeth relies mostly on beautiful acoustic arrangements to contrast their form of black/death metal.

In comparison to the band's self-titled debut, this album is darker and heavier. The drumming is still absolutely OUTRAGEOUS, despite the fact that former drummer Will Goodyear has been replaced. New drummer (and sadly, now ex-drummer) Mark Castillo is a freaking monster. His talent is frightening. His drumming here is some of the most amazing I've heard. The guitar and bass playing here is still mind-blowing. Bassist Jason King lays down some of the coolest grooves ever, plays a solo or two, and plays PERFECTLY with the two guitarists, Nick Fletcher and Paul Waggoner. The trio is one of the most original and exciting I've heard. In addition to the chilling death vox, vocalist Tommy Rogers is also capable of some of the most breathtaking clean vocals this side of Mikael Akerfeldt.

_The Silent Circus_ is definitely one of the most "progressive" albums I've heard, as well as a new all-time favorite album of mine. There is no band I know of right now that makes music as engaging, fresh, and exciting as BTBAM. Buy this or perish, sweater monkeys.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Few 5 STARS I've given...., October 12, 2005

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Sunshine the Werewolf (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Silent Circus (Audio CD)

BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME - The Silent Circus
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This is one of the rare 5 Stars I've given. This is an onslaught of Metal, Jazz, Chaos and Talent. It is such a well-crafted yet vicious album. The contrast between, beauty and chaos has only been surpassed by a few great artists. (Such as Opeth) From the opening track Lost Perfection to the closer, The Need For Repetition. This album holds your ears hostage. And regardless of how intense the aural attack is there is always a glimmer of beauty around the corner waiting to give your ears a brief rest before the chaos comes back in. There is little else I can say that hasn't been said.
Best Tracks: Lost Perfection, Camilla Rhodes, Ad A Dglgmut (<-Absolute Perfection)
For those not scared to expand their listening pleasures: BUY THIS ALBUM
-5 Starts


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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This isn't even my scene, October 2, 2005

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thursday57 - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Silent Circus (Audio CD)

This album... wait... this band pretty much owns everyone in the talent department. This is pretty much one of the most well put together albums I've ever heard... and I don't usually like stuff this heavy. First of all... everyone in the band has a copywrite on their instruments... and no one else should be allowed to play anything after what these guys do. The drummer is pretty much insane... and owns the double bass. The guitarists play some of the most retarded chord progressions and make them sound amazing. Insanely technical. The singer has one of the widest ranges I've heard... deep growls(which I'm not a fan of), high pitched screams, an amazingly beautiful melodic singning voice. On top of all this are pretty good lyrics and an insane live performance... if you don't know about BTBAM yet... you need to get to know them