Between the Buried and Me
Automata II
Release Date: Jul 13, 2018
Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Heavy Metal
Record label: Sumerian Records
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Album Review: Automata II by Between the Buried and Me
Exceptionally Good, Based on 2 Critics
Based on rating 9/10
Continuing from the first part of Automata, progressive metal masters Between the Buried and Me bring a whole new set of musical twists and turns to conclude the epic concept record. Although more melodic and experimental than its predecessor, Automata II delivers a satisfying ending and shows the band are capable of balancing all of their various influences. Soaring guitar work and spacy organs kick off "The Proverbial Bellow" before a robotic piano track leads into vocalist Tommy Rogers' soothing voice cutting through the thick layers ….
Based on rating 8/10
Automata II is the conclusion of Between the Buried and Me's multi-volume concept recording whose narrative revolves around a protagonist whose dreams are stolen and presented as entertainment via broadcast by a nefarious union between state and commerce. The first part appeared in March 2018 to almost exclusively positive reviews as writing, performance, and production were all top-notch. From the jump, it's troubling that this four-song, 31-minute sequel is even shorter than its predecessor, which clocked in at a shade over 35 minutes; both recordings could easily have fit on a single disc.
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