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Colors II

Between the Buried and Me · 2021

78 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal · metalcore

A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate melodies and intense metalcore elements that challenge the boundaries of progressive music.

Why this album works

Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks wave-like pacing with intensity shifts immersive headphone detail exploration
Context
Released on October 8, 2021, 'Colors II' is Between the Buried and Me's follow-up to their critically acclaimed album 'Coma Ecliptic' from 2015. This album marks a significant return after a six-year hiatus between full-length releases, showcasing their evolution in sound while maintaining their complex and ambitious songwriting style.
If you like
progressive metal, metalcore

Colors II is an album by Between the Buried and Me, released in 2021. A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate melodies and intense metalcore elements that challenge the boundaries of progressive music. 'Colors II' has received widespread acclaim for its innovative approach and technical proficiency, debuting at number 23 on the Billboard 200 chart. It solidifies Between the Buried and Me’s influence in the progressive metal genre, inspiring both established and emerging bands with its elaborate compositions and thematic depth. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Colors II sound like?

A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate melodies and intense metalcore elements that challenge the boundaries of progressive music. Rooted in progressive metal and metalcore.

What makes Colors II by Between the Buried and Me notable?

'Colors II' has received widespread acclaim for its innovative approach and technical proficiency, debuting at number 23 on the Billboard 200 chart. It solidifies Between the Buried and Me’s influence in the progressive metal genre, inspiring both established and emerging bands with its elaborate compositions and thematic depth. Released on October 8, 2021, 'Colors II' is Between the Buried and Me's follow-up to their critically acclaimed album 'Coma Ecliptic' from 2015. This album marks a significant return after a six-year hiatus between full-length releases, showcasing their evolution in sound while maintaining their complex and ambitious songwriting style.

Who is Colors II for?

Colors II works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, wave-like pacing with intensity shifts and immersive headphone detail exploration.

How many songs are on Colors II?

Colors II has 12 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·78:46

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Monochrome 3:14
  • 2 The Double Helix of Extinction Standout 6:16
  • 3 Revolution in Limbo 9:12
  • 4 Fix the Error 5:00
  • 5 Never Seen / Future Shock Standout 11:41
  • 6 Stare Into the Abyss 3:53
  • 7 Prehistory 3:07
  • 8 Bad Habits 8:43
  • 9 The Future Is Behind Us 5:22
  • 10 Turbulent 5:56
  • 11 Sfumato 1:09
  • 12 Human Is Hell (Another One With Love) Standout 15:07

Release Date

October 8, 2021

Genre

metalcore, progressive metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

78 min 46 sec