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Colors Live

Between the Buried and Me · 2008

181 min · 22 tracks · progressive metal · metalcore

A dynamic fusion of progressive metal and metalcore, pulsating with intricate rhythms and emotive vocals.

Why this album works

'Colors Live' received critical acclaim for its ambitious live reinterpretations of the band's complex studio work and peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart. The album not only captured the intensity of their live performances but also contributed to the band's reputation as one of the leaders in the progressive metal genre during the late 2000s.
Best for
dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and builds
Context
Released on October 14, 2008, 'Colors Live' is a live album capturing Between the Buried and Me's peak period following their critically acclaimed studio album 'Colors' (2007). This release showcases their technical prowess and elaborate compositions as they solidified their status in the progressive metal scene. It also marks a significant moment where they began to gain wider recognition, leading to subsequent tours and a growing fanbase.
Stylistic neighbors
Loathe· Jinjer· Carajo

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Foam Born (A) The Backtrack 3:12
  • 2 (B) The Decade of Statues 5:20
  • 3 Informal Gluttony 6:47
  • 4 Sun of Nothing 10:59
  • 5 Ants of the Sky Standout 13:10
  • 6 Prequel to the Sequel 9:08
  • 7 Viridian 2:05
  • 8 White Walls Standout 15:31

Disc 2

  • 1 Foam Born (A) The Backtrack 2:56
  • 2 (B) The Decade of Statues 5:19
  • 3 Informal Gluttony 6:49
  • 4 Sun of Nothing 11:02
  • 5 Ants of the Sky Standout 13:07
  • 6 Prequel to the Sequel 8:38
  • 7 Viridian 3:16
  • 8 White Walls Standout 15:12
  • 9 Mordecai Standout 5:34
  • 10 Shevanel Cut a Flip 6:56
  • 11 Backwards Marathon 9:02
  • 12 Ad a Dglgmut 8:58
  • 13 Aspirations 6:35
  • 14 Selkies: The Endless Obsession 11:55

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