What makes Colors by Between the Buried and Me notable?

'Colors' received widespread critical acclaim, often cited as a landmark album that pushed the boundaries of metalcore and progressive music. Its ambitious structure and innovative sound influenced a generation of musicians and contributed to the band's rise as leaders in the genre, resulting in high chart placements and recognition from major publications. Released on September 18, 2007, 'Colors' is Between the Buried and Me's fourth studio album, following their 2005 release 'Alaska'. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation within the progressive metal scene, showcasing a significant evolution in their songwriting and technical abilities.

Colors works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.

How many songs are on Colors?

Colors has 8 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.

Colors

Between the Buried and Me · 2007

64 min · 8 tracks · progressive metal · metalcore

A complex tapestry of progressive metal intricacies interwoven with relentless aggression and melodic interludes.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
gradual builds and payoffs
layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on September 18, 2007, 'Colors' is Between the Buried and Me's fourth studio album, following their 2005 release 'Alaska'. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation within the progressive metal scene, showcasing a significant evolution in their songwriting and technical abilities.
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