Colors
Between the Buried and Me · 2007
64 min · 8 tracks · progressive metal
A kaleidoscopic journey through intricate metal arrangements, blending aggression with melodic interludes and experimental flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Foam Born (A) The Backtrack — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its rapid shifts between delicate melodies and aggressive riffs, showcasing the band's technical prowess.
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Ants of the Sky — As one of the longest tracks on the album, it encapsulates the band's ability to weave intricate narratives through dynamic musical contrasts and unexpected transitions.
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White Walls — The closing track exemplifies the culmination of themes explored throughout the album, merging heavy instrumentation with soaring melodies that create an emotional resolution.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and high-level craftsmanship, making it a standout in progressive metal.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature abrupt shifts in tempo and dynamics, alternating between aggressive riffs and melodic passages.
- The use of unconventional song structures is prevalent, with multiple sections within each track that explore different musical themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
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
- 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 marked Between the Buried and Me's fifth studio album during a period of artistic evolution following their acclaimed album, Alaska. At this point, the band had solidified their reputation within the progressive metal scene, pushing boundaries with complex compositions and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Contortionist· Animals as Leaders· Periphery
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Foam Born (A) The Backtrack 2:13
- 2 (B) The Decade of Statues 5:20
- 3 Informal Gluttony 6:47
- 4 Sun of Nothing 10:58
- 5 Ants of the Sky 13:10
- 6 Prequel to the Sequel 8:36
- 7 Viridian 2:51
- 8 White Walls 14:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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