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The Great Misdirect
Between the Buried and Me
The Great Misdirect
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock, Metal
 
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Deluxe CD/DVD edition includes bonus DVD. 2009 album from the Alt-Metal band. The human brain is a labyrinth that we will never fully comprehend. The next chapter in the pantheon of stories from the enigmatic Between The B...  more »

     
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All Artists: Between the Buried and Me
Title: The Great Misdirect
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Victory Records
Original Release Date: 10/26/2009
Release Date: 10/26/2009
Album Type: Deluxe Edition
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock, Metal
Styles: Hardcore & Punk, Alternative Metal
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 746105054929

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Deluxe CD/DVD edition includes bonus DVD. 2009 album from the Alt-Metal band. The human brain is a labyrinth that we will never fully comprehend. The next chapter in the pantheon of stories from the enigmatic Between The Buried and Me, entitled The Great Misdirect, gives us their inventive impressions of what this mysterious tool may be capable of. It introduces us to an elaborate cast of characters that are odd, unique, familiar and somewhat comforting. A group of outsiders trying to comprehend the strange worlds they all inhabit. From the truckers chatting about UFO sightings, to the power struggle of a cult leader, all the way to the story of a common man, leaving everything behind and floating to the middle of the ocean; The Great Misdirect is a truly enthralling adventure. The five stories that interlock within this fantastic tale is an inspiration to the creativeness that extreme metal is capable of and a testament to where the band is taking the genre.

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CD Reviews

Another Masterpiece!
Adam Sivertson | Colorado | 10/27/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Although it would be hard for any band to follow up on an album like Colors (2007) -which was 64 minutes of well crafted musical insanity-, Between the Buried and Me (BTBAM) managed to write another album which is arguably better than Colors.



The Great Misdirect is a more thorough exploration of BTBAM's diverse musical influences. It contains a wider variety of sounds and musical concepts than their previous material. The technical prowess displayed in this release is absolutely astounding. This is by far their most technical release and easily the most diverse. Blistering metal sections are often starkly contrasted with mellow, melodic sections by dramatic shifts in dynamics, making for a more satisfying musical experience.



Those looking for more of BTBAM's early metallic material may be slightly disappointed because there are longer forays into softer melodic sections. However, these softer sections are well-written and display a greater level of musical comfort and maturity on the part of the band. I love this album for its diverse influences and its unquestionable technical prowess. Any dissimilarities to previous material are inconsequential in comparison to the level of songwriting displayed on this album."
BTBAM prove why they're the cream of the crop
Ruben D. Toribio | New York, NY USA | 10/31/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Ok I've been listening to this cd non-stop so I feel like I can accurately write a review for it. As expected from BTBAM, they made another amazing album. To me it marks a turn in their careers. The reason I say this is because I feel like they are confident if that makes any sense. Being a band that's constantly blending genres, redefining them, and being a predominantly metal band on top of that, every step forward bands like this make are a step into the unknown. If Silent Circus was a taste or glimpse of what they could be, Alaska a premonition, and Colors the actualization of all that talent, then The Great Misdirect is the effort of a band that has found their sound (ironically enough for them it's a undefinable sound that they're defined by) and on top of that, know they're good at it. The impression as a long time fan put aside, this is why the cd is great. It's like Colors in the "flowing" sense, the re-use of certain riffs and lyrics (like in Mirrors and Obfuscation), you can put this cd on and play it from beginning to finish (still amazing because not even the greatest of bands normally do this, no less in 2 cds in a row!). Now the difference, the most noticeable thing to me is the "organic" feel I get to it. Whether it's the tone of the guitars or something else, there's a much more "natural" feel to this cd than Colors, the use of softer sections in the music is much more pronounced, they aren't just cleverly resolving death metal songs into some acoustic diddly, the songs NATURALLY go to that. It doesn't make me raise an eyebrow because of how the songs do this like they did in Colors but it does make me raise an eyebrow at the fact that they do it so seamlessly that I don't even get surprised by it. The use of piano is a little more pronounced as well which probably adds to the organic feel, I dare you to hear Fossil Genera's intro and not get all giddy and have a stupid smile plastered onto your face. Another thing worth noting is that the album is not as heavy as their previous efforts. Don't get me wrong, they are still a metal band, they still use growls, blast beats, and distorted guitar tones but it's not as concerned with being as dissonant and heavy as before. All this being said, the only reason this cd didn't get 5 stars is because I feel like at certain points in some of the songs they delve too far into the mellow acoustic stuff to the point that you lose your orientation when listening and you kinda forget that you're listening to them until the heaviness kicks in, sometimes I forgot I even had music playing as I was doing something and completely missed like 3 minutes of the middle of some song because it just didn't hold me. That being said, I'm really just nit-picking, the cd is amazing, get it if you like technical stuff, get it if you like groovy stuff, get it if you like totally original music, jeez just get it if you like music period!"
The Best Album Of The Year
Heather B. Snitil | 10/27/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"After discovering this band while they toured with Dream Theater, I decided to give them a second glance. I went out and bought Colors, and haven't looked back since. This band has the musical technicality of a band that has been doing this for 30 years. These five young individuals put forth their heart and souls int the music, and it shows. Their ability to go from fast and heavy to slow, toned down, and melodic astounds me. This is my album of the year, and I suggest to any progressive metal fan that they buy this CD immedeatly. it is well orth the money."