What makes The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues by Between the Buried and Me notable?

This album marked a significant moment for the band as it debuted at number 73 on the Billboard 200, demonstrating their growing popularity in the metal community. It also received critical acclaim, with many reviewers highlighting its intricate compositions and thematic depth, further establishing Between the Buried and Me as innovators in the genre. The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues is Between the Buried and Me's sixth studio album, released in 2011 following their acclaimed album, The Great Misdirect. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation for ambitious concept albums and technical prowess within the progressive metal scene.

How many songs are on The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues?

The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues has 3 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.

The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues

Between the Buried and Me · 2011

30 min · 3 tracks · progressive metal

A sprawling journey through complex time signatures and ethereal melodies, blending heavy metal with progressive rock intricacies.

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Specular Reflection — Opening the album, this track encapsulates the band's signature blend of complexity and melody, showcasing intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts that set the tone for the entire project.
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Augment of Rebirth — This track features thematic development that reflects both existential musings and musical evolution, illustrating the band's ability to intertwine narrative elements with complex musical structures.
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Lunar Wilderness — Concluding the album, this piece combines atmospheric soundscapes with powerful instrumentation, creating a haunting experience that leaves a lasting impression and ties together the album's overarching themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases intricate compositions and a cohesive flow, balancing heaviness with melodic elements.

What we noticed

The EP features three tracks, each exceeding seven minutes, allowing for extended musical exploration and development of themes.
Ethereal melodies interweave with heavy guitar riffs, creating a dynamic contrast that defines the sound of the record.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

1 Specular Reflection 11:21
2 Augment of Rebirth 10:19
3 Lunar Wilderness 8:22

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