Alaska
Between the Buried and Me · 2005
53 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal · metalcore
A frenetic blend of progressive metal and metalcore, laced with intricate musicianship and existential themes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released on September 6, 2005, 'Alaska' is Between the Buried and Me's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'The Silent Circus.' At this point in their career, the band was establishing themselves as innovators within the metalcore scene, refining their sound to include more complex arrangements and thematic depth.
- If you like
- progressive metal, metalcore
Alaska is an album by Between the Buried and Me, released in 2005. A frenetic blend of progressive metal and metalcore, laced with intricate musicianship and existential themes. 'Alaska' received widespread acclaim for its ambitious structure and genre-blending style, charting at number 13 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The album's intricate compositions and lyrical exploration of personal struggle influenced a generation of bands in the progressive metal and metalcore genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Alaska sound like?
A frenetic blend of progressive metal and metalcore, laced with intricate musicianship and existential themes. Rooted in progressive metal and metalcore.
What makes Alaska by Between the Buried and Me notable?
'Alaska' received widespread acclaim for its ambitious structure and genre-blending style, charting at number 13 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The album's intricate compositions and lyrical exploration of personal struggle influenced a generation of bands in the progressive metal and metalcore genres. Released on September 6, 2005, 'Alaska' is Between the Buried and Me's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'The Silent Circus.' At this point in their career, the band was establishing themselves as innovators within the metalcore scene, refining their sound to include more complex arrangements and thematic depth.
Who is Alaska for?
Alaska works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Alaska?
Alaska has 11 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All Bodies Standout 6:12
- 2 Alaska 3:57
- 3 Croakies and Boatshoes 2:22
- 4 Selkies: The Endless Obsession Standout 7:23
- 5 Breathe In, Breathe Out 0:55
- 6 Roboturner Standout 7:07
- 7 Backwards Marathon 8:27
- 8 Medicine Wheel 4:18
- 9 The Primer 4:46
- 10 Autodidact 5:30
- 11 Laser Speed 2:53
Release Date
September 6, 2005
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
53 min 54 sec
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