The Silent Circus
Between the Buried and Me · 2003
52 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal · metalcore
A whirlwind of intricate riffs and shifting time signatures that merge metalcore intensity with progressive complexity.
Why this album works
'The Silent Circus' has been praised for its ambitious structure and innovative approach, often recognized as a foundational release in the progressive metalcore genre. The album helped establish Between the Buried and Me as influential figures in the underground music scene, earning them critical acclaim and a loyal following.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'The Silent Circus' was Between the Buried and Me's second album, following their self-titled debut. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing their penchant for blending genres and complex compositions as they began to carve out their unique space within the metal scene.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lost Perfection: a) Coulrophobia 4:13
- 2 Lost Perfection: b) Anablephobia 3:01
- 3 Camilla Rhodes Standout 4:49
- 4 Mordecai Standout 5:47
- 5 Reaction 2:00
- 6 (Shevanel, Take 2) Standout 3:13
- 7 Ad a Dglgmut 7:38
- 8 Destructo Spin 4:46
- 9 Aesthetic 3:44
- 10 The Need for Repetition 13:38
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