Name: Colors II
Brand: Between The Buried and Me

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SUMR63932.1

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Yellow

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Black in Purple in Yellow

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2021-10-08

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

810016763932

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Yellow LPx2

0121770368

Translucent Red/Ultra Clear Cloudy 

Extended format: Yes

2023-08-18

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810121770368

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SUMR64472.2

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2021-08-20

810016764472

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Between The Buried and Me

Genre US

Metal

Label US

Sumerian Records

Between The Buried and Me is an American progressive metal band hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 2001, the band has become known for their unique blend of heavy metal and progressive rock elements.
Their music pushes boundaries with complex song structures, intricate guitar work, and a wide range of musical influences. Drawing inspiration from various genres such as jazz, classical music, and even electronic music, *Between The Buried and Me* creates a sound that is both technically impressive and emotionally captivating.
With similarities to bands like Protest The Hero, SikTh, and Periphery among others, *Between The Buried and Me* has carved out their own niche in the progressive metal scene. Their discography showcases their evolution as musicians over the years while maintaining a distinct sound that sets them apart from their peers.

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Time may move in a circle, but we pick up wisdom along the way. When we face similar situations further down the line, we’re armed with the experience to not only survive, but actually thrive. Between The Buried and Me built their influential 2007 album, Colors, on an unwavering commitment to artistic integrity. They’ve only fortified that commitment on its 2021 sequel, Colors II [Sumerian Records]. The circumstances surrounding both records bear key similarities, yet the North Carolina quintet—Tommy Rogers [lead vocals, keyboards], Paul Waggoner [lead and rhythm guitar, backing and lead vocals], Dustie Waring [rhythm and lead guitar], Blake Richardson [drums], and Dan Briggs [bass, keyboards]—once again stretch the boundaries of their signature sound and heavy music at large.

Throughout 2020, the band members wrote remotely before congregating in Winston-Salem, NC with longtime producer Jamie King. Instead of adhering to a conceptual thread, the conditions gave the concept meaning. 

“Musically, it flows like a sequel to Colors, but it wasn’t just another version of that album,” Tommy goes on. “On the original, I was analyzing myself and analyzing humanity. With last year, I was in a perfect position to do that. I wrote lyrics in the same way, but they felt new. It was more of a real-world concept by virtue of making a continuation.”

They introduce the album with the pummeling single “Fix The Error.” Galloping thrash drums collides with a wah-ed bass solo and carnival-esque keys before launching into gritty verses. It twists and turns towards a hardcore chant punctuated by topsy-turvy vocals and mind-numbing fretboard fireworks underpinned by drum solos by an ironclad trifecta of Mike Portnoy, Navene Koperweis, and Ken Schalk. Meanwhile, the nine-minute “Revolution In Limbo” steamrolls through frenetic keys with fascinating guitar movements and a head-spinning vocal ebb-and-flow. Between The Buried and Me encode various “easter eggs” for fans of the original Colors inside of the opening salvo of “Monochrome” and “The Double Helix of Extinction,” while “Bad Habits” calls back to the lyrics of “Ants Of The Sky” with the line, “Sleep on…fly on.”

In the end, Colors II sees Between The Buried and Me make a similar connection. “Music’s purpose is to help,” Tommy leaves off. “That’s a big theme of this album. Once our songs are done, they belong to our listeners. Maybe this will help them move forward creatively or in life.” “I hope audiences get a feeling similar to what they got when Colors came out,” Paul concludes. “This is a full 80-minute album experience. For years, fans have told us how much they loved Colors. I hope they feel the same way about Colors II.”

Colors II

Music US

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