Author Topic: Between the Buried and Me (Read 131698 times)

Randaran · « **Reply #525 on:** July 16, 2015, 04:05:24 PM »

Quote from: ThatOneGuy2112 on July 16, 2015, 03:38:05 PM

Long Songs:
1. King Redeem/Queen Serene
2. The Ectopic Stroll
3. Memory Palace
4. Turn on the Darkness
5. Famine Wolf
6. The Coma Machine
7. Rapid Calm

Shorter Songs:
1. Option Oblivion
2. Life in Velvet
3. Dim Ignition
4. Node

Even though some are lower than others, the whole album is incredibly consistent. As far as post-Alaska BTBAM albums go:

1. Colors
2. The Great Misdirect
3. Coma Ecliptic
4. The Parallax II
5. Alaska

Wow, our song rankings are almost exactly the same, and our album listings are identical.

pain of occupation · « **Reply #526 on:** July 19, 2015, 03:24:31 PM »

...but...Alaska didn't come out post-Alaska

Crow · « **Reply #527 on:** July 19, 2015, 03:51:37 PM »

most of the songs on Alaska (the album) are after Alaska (the song) on the album so technically

TioJorge · « **Reply #528 on:** July 19, 2015, 04:20:04 PM »

Everyone grows but me.

Dim Ignition/Famine Wolf is one of the greatest things the band has ever conjured. The comparison of Giles-sama to Patton-sama is abso-fucking-lutely on point. I love it. Giles is a genius to realize he has more potential than simple growls and gurgles of anger. Elicit emotion in another fashion and something more sincere and brutal is born. I honestly love the none-growling parts of the album more than I do the ones in which he's gurgling (for the most part). In an interview a few weeks (maybe a month or two) before the album came out, he speaks of emotion being realized through different vocal...valleys...(for lack of a better phrase) instead of forcing the emotion through his growls and throwing it in our face. It's god damn perfection and I cannot be happier with the outcome of the album; despite the fact that once I read the interview in which he revealed he was inspired by non-growls, I pretty much thought they'd fizz out with a bittersweet album and I'd slowly fade them away. Coma Ecliptic has reignited my love for the band. I really don't dislike, in any amount, a single fucking song. It's an amazing output by an amazing group of dooders. Really, REALLY awesome stuff.

I think the middle of Famine Wolf at exactly 4:07 when those orgasmic, darkened and distorted keyboards kick in is my favorite part of the album.

"IT HAS ME OUT IN THE COLD."

P.S. I missed all you fuckers while I was on my worldly sabbatical.

Randaran · « **Reply #529 on:** July 19, 2015, 04:22:11 PM »

We missed you too, Tio.

TioJorge · « **Reply #530 on:** July 19, 2015, 04:29:06 PM »

Thank you, brother! Truly. I was glad to be away from civilization and technology for a while but holy hell it's good to be plugged in again.

ThatOneGuy2112 · « **Reply #531 on:** July 19, 2015, 10:47:18 PM »

Quote from: pain of occupation on July 19, 2015, 03:24:31 PM

...but...Alaska didn't come out post-Alaska

Noted, but you get the idea

Alaska and onward is what I meant.

Nearmyth · « **Reply #532 on:** July 19, 2015, 11:55:07 PM »

I can't really bring myself to put one song over another in some cases, but if I had to categorize it...

5/5 Songs

King Redeem/Queen Serene
Turn On The Darkness

4/5 Songs

Node/The Coma Machine
Dim Ignition/Famine Wolf
The Ectopic Stroll

3/5 Songs

Rapid Calm
Memory Palace

Option Oblivion/Life In Velvet... Finale/5

pain of occupation · « **Reply #533 on:** July 20, 2015, 12:17:34 AM »

"Whoa! What a great post!" is what I was gonna type before realizing it was by TioJorge and now I'm even more impressed.

I don't get why Dim Ignition & Famine Wolf aren't more regularly combined...If people can get their panties in a knot over how "Viridian/WW should NEVER be separated", I might decide to fight the fight over DI/FW, even if it means I can't untie my undergarments.

mikemangioy · « **Reply #534 on:** July 20, 2015, 12:37:00 AM »

Tio is back! Missed ya, man.

Randaran · « **Reply #535 on:** July 20, 2015, 06:57:31 AM »

Quote from: pain of occupation on July 20, 2015, 12:17:34 AM

"Whoa! What a great post!" is what I was gonna type before realizing it was by TioJorge and now I'm even more impressed.

I don't get why Dim Ignition & Famine Wolf aren't more regularly combined...If people can get their panties in a knot over how "Viridian/WW should NEVER be separated", I might decide to fight the fight over DI/FW, even if it means I can't untie my undergarments.

I find that Viridian does not work at all without White Walls, while the latter is perfectly fine on its own. I only ever listen to Viridian in the context of the full album, while WW is one of my most played BTBAM songs. Dim Ignition occupies a similar spot.

mikemangioy · « **Reply #536 on:** July 20, 2015, 07:52:58 AM »

Dim Ignition is more of a transition really, a break. Viridian is like an intro to a beast song, so yeah, I view them kinda differently.

TioJorge · « **Reply #537 on:** July 20, 2015, 02:12:14 PM »

Quote from: mikemangioy on July 20, 2015, 12:37:00 AM

Tio is back! Missed ya, man.

Thanks brohan!

I love Dim Ignition a lot, it's an interesting transition song and is probably my favorite out of their shorter transitioning songs. I love the layered vocals at the end with Giles saying "in reverse" (or just reverse?) and "dim ignition"; really cool sound with those crazy keyboards.

I think the moment I knew that Giles' different vocal approach was a very good thing is during The Ectopic Stroll, the way he sings is just all kinds of awesome and it totally works and somehow doesn't sound cheesy. Also this very well may have been said already but I got hit with a massive, very clear Opeth vibe in the beginning of Option Oblivion. Like, immediately and completely Opeth, but in a really great way.

Heretic · « **Reply #538 on:** July 20, 2015, 10:10:25 PM »

Yooo, welcome back Tio. Glad you've returned!

Dim Ignition is one of my favorites on the album, actually, and I don't understand completely why. It just really pumps me up when I listen to it.

TioJorge · « **Reply #539 on:** July 20, 2015, 10:37:22 PM »

I know the exact feeling.

It's crazy and groovy and all kinds of neat; sometimes I wish it were longer and other times I think it's perfect being a little on the shorter end, it's like it hits that much harder. DAT BEAT DOE.

mikemangioy · « **Reply #540 on:** July 21, 2015, 12:51:43 AM »

It's like The Black Box, two of the most amazing short songs that ever existed IMO.

TioJorge · « **Reply #541 on:** July 21, 2015, 01:17:07 AM »

Hell yes. Which also leads into one of their best songs, I think.

I'm really, really frustrated that I literally missed their concert by a few days, if I'd gotten back a little earlier I could have gone. Raaaaaaaaa!!! Next time.

kaos2900 · « **Reply #542 on:** July 22, 2015, 09:25:53 AM »

The US Tour kicks off soon. I'm wondering if they'll play all of Coma Ecliptic or have a more diverse setlist. I'd be fine if they played all of the new album and do White Walls as an encore.

TioJorge · « **Reply #543 on:** July 22, 2015, 09:52:24 AM »

SRSLY. Setlist that was played at a place that's exactly 30 minutes from my place.

On one hand, the two times I've seen them live they've played similar songs (Selkies, Ants, and Prequel have been at both

) but just seeing Coma Machine, Memory Palace and Famine Wolf is enough to go see them. I don't like the venue much though so...overall not too sour over it. Hopefully they'll come back and play the album entirely.

(But mainly for those AAL fans, check out dat setlist doe.

)

kaos2900 · « **Reply #544 on:** July 22, 2015, 12:31:37 PM »

That is a sweet setlist, though I could do without Prequel to the Sequel. Sub that out for Disease, Injury, and Madness and

.

Randaran · « **Reply #545 on:** July 22, 2015, 12:38:34 PM »

But they played Disease Injury Madness on their Spring tour. Of course, I wouldn't mind seeing it again. It is my favorite song of theirs.

wolfking · « **Reply #546 on:** July 22, 2015, 04:18:02 PM »

I purchased this album and have listened to it twice now. I think it's a lot better than I thought it was going to be. There's more heavy parts then I expected. Looking forward to listening more.

ResultsMayVary · « **Reply #547 on:** July 23, 2015, 02:27:48 PM »

The Memory Palace/Option Oblivion suite (basically) is really growing on me. Especially with the reprisals and catchy hooks.

fadetoblackdude7 · « **Reply #548 on:** July 23, 2015, 10:35:54 PM »

Quote from: kaos2900 on July 22, 2015, 09:25:53 AM

The US Tour kicks off soon. I'm wondering if they'll play all of Coma Ecliptic or have a more diverse setlist. I'd be fine if they played all of the new album and do White Walls as an encore.

Heard an interview with Dan Briggs and he said Coma Ecliptic in its entirety will be happening next year.

wolfking · « **Reply #549 on:** July 24, 2015, 02:15:24 AM »

I'm really enjoying this album.

The only thing I really miss with this band is that they are steering away from the whole guitar solo thing. I know there is a couple towards the end of the album and some little sections here and there, but I'd like just a couple more heavier style solos again.

Saying that, the songs don't really need them, just an observation.

Moor · « **Reply #550 on:** July 24, 2015, 03:26:54 AM »

After one week from its release, Coma Ecliptic is 12th on the Billboard chart https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200
I think its their best to date.
Given the genre, this is great? no?

kaos2900 · « **Reply #551 on:** July 24, 2015, 06:44:06 AM »

I think 12 is AMAZING for BTBAM! Well deserved!

The Cat Of Tuscany · « **Reply #552 on:** July 24, 2015, 03:14:36 PM »

There's something oddly proud and satisfying about seeing a local band achieve such a high position on the charts...

wolfking · « **Reply #553 on:** July 24, 2015, 03:16:14 PM »

I think that's a massive achievement given the genre of the band.

me7 · « **Reply #554 on:** July 24, 2015, 03:20:30 PM »

...or a statement how fans of other genres stopped buying albums and only listen to singles on youtube.

mikemangioy · « **Reply #555 on:** July 25, 2015, 08:56:18 AM »

Seein BTBAM along with names such as Ed Sheeran or Meghan Trainor is a real mindfuck. A good mindfuck. They really deserve it

wolfking · « **Reply #556 on:** July 26, 2015, 04:12:27 AM »

This album is fantastic.

Crow · « **Reply #557 on:** July 26, 2015, 09:07:28 PM »

on one hand I "like" this album in a sense, but on the other hand I just can't get into it at all and I don't know why
same thing happened with Future Sequence to me, I never really got into that album either

jammindude · « **Reply #558 on:** July 26, 2015, 09:11:15 PM »

I just can't get enough of it. I just love how BTBAM has evolved.

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #559 on:** July 26, 2015, 09:16:21 PM »

This album was definitely a pleasant surprise. My expectations were kind of average, but it might end up beating TGM for my favorite post-Colors album.

Almost all of the long songs are great, especially The Coma Machine, Famine Wolf, Turn On The Darkness and Memory Palace. The Ectopic Stroll is the only long song I'm not all that into, and even that has some sections I really enjoy.

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