Cinematic is a word I frequently associate with BTBAM. One of the most intriuging bands of our generation in metal, the band has def. lived up to their promises of a "progresseive death metal album."
This is not in vein of alot of the trendy, un-polishing bands myspace has cranked in the last few years; but instead, a band of music lovers, making the music lovers CD.
Colors flows, song to song like a stream of running water that turns into some kind of mad current, pulling listeners into its ferocious undertow.
Musically, nothing short of a phenomenon, and comes across as somewhat thoughtful. Vocally, I personally am obsessed, some of the singing (not screaming) on this record reminds me of Queen, it's just so epic.
The songs themselves feature tidbits of diverse musical influences, ranging from African tribal, to classical, to even country, and there is a little bit of metal in there as well.
The songs, and the record however do seem a bit drawn out and exhaustful, and while the record is good, it just doesnt contain the long lasting effects of their previous releases, nor can I say if there are any classics like their are on the older records (Mordecai, Alaska, Selkies...).
FINAL GRADE: B+
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