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The Great Misdirect

Between the Buried and Me · 2009

119 min · 14 tracks · progressive metal · metalcore

A labyrinth of intricate riffs and dynamic shifts, blending technical prowess with emotional depth.

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Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing dynamics
  • intricate sonic explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 27, 2009, 'The Great Misdirect' marks Between the Buried and Me's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Colors'. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation within the progressive metal scene, showcasing an evolution in songwriting that balanced complexity with accessibility.
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Tracklist

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Disc 1

  • 1 Mirrors 3:37
  • 2 Obfuscation 9:15
  • 3 Disease, Injury, Madness 11:02
  • 4 Fossil Genera – A Feed From Cloud Mountain 12:10
  • 5 Desert of Song 5:33
  • 6 Swim to the Moon 17:53

Disc 2

  • 1 The Making of the Great Misdirect
  • 2 Gear Walkthrough

Disc 3

  • 1 Mirrors 3:37
  • 2 Obfuscation 9:15
  • 3 Disease, Injury, Madness 11:03
  • 4 Fossil Genera – A Feed From Cloud Mountain 12:10
  • 5 Desert of Song 5:33
  • 6 Swim to the Moon 17:53

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