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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing dynamics
- 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.
- If you like
- progressive metal, metalcore
The Great Misdirect is an album by Between the Buried and Me, released in 2009. A labyrinth of intricate riffs and dynamic shifts, blending technical prowess with emotional depth. 'The Great Misdirect' received widespread acclaim for its ambitious structure, often cited in conversations about modern progressive metal. The album debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart and was praised by outlets like Metal Injection for pushing genre boundaries while maintaining melodic integrity. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Great Misdirect sound like?
A labyrinth of intricate riffs and dynamic shifts, blending technical prowess with emotional depth. Rooted in progressive metal and metalcore.
What makes The Great Misdirect by Between the Buried and Me notable?
'The Great Misdirect' received widespread acclaim for its ambitious structure, often cited in conversations about modern progressive metal. The album debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart and was praised by outlets like Metal Injection for pushing genre boundaries while maintaining melodic integrity. 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.
Who is The Great Misdirect for?
The Great Misdirect works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing dynamics.
How many songs are on The Great Misdirect?
The Great Misdirect has 14 tracks, running approximately 119 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Mirrors Standout 3:37
- 2 Obfuscation Standout 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 Standout 17:53
Disc 2
- 1 The Making of the Great Misdirect
- 2 Gear Walkthrough
Disc 3
- 1 Mirrors Standout 3:37
- 2 Obfuscation Standout 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 Standout 17:53
Release Date
October 27, 2009
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
119 min 4 sec
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