Between the Buried and Me
Between the Buried and Me · 2002
48 min · 8 tracks · progressive metal
A chaotic blend of progressive metal and metalcore, layered with intricate musicianship and emotional intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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More of Myself to Kill — This track opens the album with frenetic energy, combining aggressive riffs and melodic passages that set the tone for the band's genre-defying style.
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Arsonist — With its relentless pacing and lyrical themes of destruction, this song encapsulates the raw emotional intensity that permeates the album.
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Use of a Weapon — This track illustrates the band's ability to merge heavy instrumentation with thought-provoking lyrics, showcasing their signature complexity and depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex compositions and dynamic shifts, marking its place in the progressive metalcore scene.
What we noticed
- The album features frequent tempo changes, with tracks alternating between aggressive riffs and melodic interludes.
- Several songs incorporate abrupt transitions, shifting from clean vocals to harsh screams within the same section.
- The final track includes an extended instrumental passage that gradually builds in intensity before concluding with a soft fade-out.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gradual builds and payoffs
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- steady, consistent energy levels
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This self-titled album marked Between the Buried and Me's second release, following their debut, 'The Silent Circus', in 2003. At this point in their career, they were beginning to establish themselves within the metalcore scene, showcasing their unique combination of genres and complex arrangements that would define their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Contortionist· Animals as Leaders· Periphery
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 More of Myself to Kill 6:48
- 2 Arsonist 4:50
- 3 Aspirations 5:45
- 4 What We Have Become 5:07
- 5 Fire for a Dry Mouth 6:05
- 6 Naked by the Computer 5:33
- 7 Use of a Weapon 4:51
- 8 Shevanel Cut a Flip 9:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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