Coma Ecliptic
Between the Buried and Me · 2015
68 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal
A surreal journey through progressive metal, blending intricate melodies with heavy grooves and theatrical storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Coma Machine — This track exemplifies the album's thematic exploration of consciousness and existentialism, bridging heavy riffs with melodic interludes that enhance its narrative depth.
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King Redeem / Queen Serene — A standout piece that showcases the band's ability to merge contrasting musical styles, this track encapsulates the duality of its characters within a rich sonic landscape.
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Memory Palace — This closing track delivers an emotional culmination of the album’s themes, featuring sweeping instrumentation paired with introspective lyrics that leave a lasting impact.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ambitious structure and storytelling create a compelling progressive metal experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous flow of tracks, with seamless transitions that maintain thematic and musical coherence throughout.
- The lyrics tell a cohesive story that unfolds across the album, enhancing the narrative experience for the listener.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- intricate compositions for detail seekers
- immersive experience for focused listening
- wave-like pacing with contrasts
- conceptual narrative invites deep reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward, quick songs
- prefer instant gratification over depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Coma Ecliptic is Between the Buried and Me's seventh studio album, following their critically acclaimed release, The Parallax II: Future Sequence. By 2015, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers in the progressive metal genre, showcasing their ambition to blend complex narratives with intricate musicianship.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Contortionist· Animals as Leaders· Periphery
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Node 3:31
- 2 The Coma Machine 7:35
- 3 Dim Ignition 2:16
- 4 Famine Wolf 6:50
- 5 King Redeem / Queen Serene 6:58
- 6 Turn On the Darkness 8:26
- 7 The Ectopic Stroll 7:02
- 8 Rapid Calm 7:59
- 9 Memory Palace 9:54
- 10 Option Oblivion 4:22
- 11 Life in Velvet 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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