Best Of
Between the Buried and Me · 2011
215 min · 24 tracks · progressive metal · metalcore
A dynamic blend of intricate melodies and aggressive rhythms that showcases the band's technical prowess and emotional depth.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys live performance energy captured immersive multi-part explorations
- Context
- In 2011, Between the Buried and Me was solidifying their reputation as leaders in progressive metal with 'Best Of', a compilation capturing key tracks from their early albums. This release came after their critically acclaimed album 'The Great Misdirect' (2009), marking a reflective moment in their career as they prepared for new explorations.
- If you like
- progressive metal, metalcore
Best Of is an album by Between the Buried and Me, released in 2011. A dynamic blend of intricate melodies and aggressive rhythms that showcases the band's technical prowess and emotional depth. 'Best Of' highlights the band's evolution and includes fan-favorite tracks that demonstrate their complex sound, contributing to their growing influence in the metalcore scene. The album's chart performance and critical reception further solidified the band’s status, showcasing their ability to blend genres while maintaining a dedicated following. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Best Of sound like?
A dynamic blend of intricate melodies and aggressive rhythms that showcases the band's technical prowess and emotional depth. Rooted in progressive metal and metalcore.
What makes Best Of by Between the Buried and Me notable?
'Best Of' highlights the band's evolution and includes fan-favorite tracks that demonstrate their complex sound, contributing to their growing influence in the metalcore scene. The album's chart performance and critical reception further solidified the band’s status, showcasing their ability to blend genres while maintaining a dedicated following. In 2011, Between the Buried and Me was solidifying their reputation as leaders in progressive metal with 'Best Of', a compilation capturing key tracks from their early albums. This release came after their critically acclaimed album 'The Great Misdirect' (2009), marking a reflective moment in their career as they prepared for new explorations.
Who is Best Of for?
Best Of works well if you're into dynamic peaks and valleys, live performance energy captured and immersive multi-part explorations.
How many songs are on Best Of?
Best Of has 24 tracks, running approximately 215 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Mordecai Standout 5:47
- 2 Ad a Dglgmut 7:39
- 3 Aesthetic 3:47
- 4 (Shevanel Take 2) 3:15
- 5 Alaska Standout 3:59
- 6 Selkies: The Endless Obsession Standout 7:23
- 7 All Bodies 6:12
- 8 Backwards Marathon 8:30
- 9 Foam Born (A) The Backtrack 2:13
- 10 (B) The Decade of Statues 5:22
- 11 Prequel to the Sequel 8:37
- 12 Viridian 2:51
- 13 White Walls 14:11
Disc 2
- 1 Mirrors 3:36
- 2 Obfuscation 9:05
- 3 Mordecai (live) 5:34
- 4 Shevanel Cut a Flip (live) 6:55
- 5 Backwards Marathon (live) 9:04
- 6 Ad a Dglgmut (live) 8:12
- 7 Selkiess: The Endless Obsession (live) 9:56
Disc 3
- 1 Mordecai (music video) 6:09
- 2 Alaska (music video) 3:58
- 3 Obfuscation (music video) 9:16
- 4 Synesthesia 1:04:09
Release Date
March 29, 2011
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
215 min 40 sec
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