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Equality 7-2521 
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 Topic: Between the Buried and Me EP
Posted: May 01 2011 at 13:15 |
This actually might be my favorite thing by them. It's by far the best Tommy has done. I usually find him serviceable, but he's legitimately good on this EP. I like how they manage to sound quite different despite not really changing anything.
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 21:21 |
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I guess I don't have any reason why an EP couldn't be a masterpiece, actually. |
lol, hurrdurr.
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 21:16 |
I just read your review on the front page, good work 
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 20:35 |
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I just did a very amateur review of the new EP. I thought the music was fantastic. I think they've definitely found their voice, and I can't imagine them progressing any further with their sound, but I hope they prove me wrong and surprise me.
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 16:07 |
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I really liked the E.P, still haven't listened to any other BTBAM though.
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 15:38 |
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That is indeed an incredible EP, the one you mentioned.
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Pekka
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 15:37 |
Ahh, that one
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 15:09 |
One more hint: it's an EP by a band that you, Kevin and I have all seen it live recently  Feel free to ask about my sig anytime.
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Pekka
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 14:56 |
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harmonium.ro
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 14:11 |
I just received in my mail an EP that I consider a masterpiece, and is one of the most life-changing pieces of recorded music that I stumbled over.  (hint: it's not BTBAM  )
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 12:32 |
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I guess I don't have any reason why an EP couldn't be a masterpiece, actually.
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 10:55 |
Equality 7-2521 wrote:
Why couldn't an EP be considered a masterpiece?
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I'm wondering that, also. It has the same number of tracks as the masterpiece Close to the Edge and is only about 7 minutes shorter (I think). That said, I don't think it's on the level of Close to the Edge and most of their heavier parts sound the same to me. What Close to the Edge actually has to do with this thread: I don't know. I listened to it today.
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Equality 7-2521
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 09:44 |
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Why couldn't an EP be considered a masterpiece?
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Pekka
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 09:38 |
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If it were possible for an EP to be considered a masterpiece, I think The Parallax could be it.
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You have my permission. I know a few masterpiece EPs.
I'm hoping to hear this soon...
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 09:25 |
sleeper wrote:
NecronCommander wrote:
I love Colors like none other, but I think I'm in the minority here that thinks it's still a flawed album and I like Great Misdirect better.
That being said, this new EP of theirs is nothing short of incredible. If this was a full length and the quality was as consistent across the board, it would easily, EASILY be their best work. Seriously, this EP is f*cking fantastic. Go buy it. |
I'm with you TGM, definitely their best album.
I was also interested in the sticker on the front of the EP that said it was part 1 of 2, and that a second EP should be out later this year.
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Yeah, if you've seen any of the interviews with them they've said that this is the first part of a two-part concept album.
I wouldn't consider The Great Misdirect a masterpiece, I think Colors could be considered a flawed masterpiece though.
If it were possible for an EP to be considered a masterpiece, I think The Parallax could be it.
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 08:45 |
I thought TGM was a *** album.
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Equality 7-2521
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 08:38 |
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I love TGM but it's just a bit too melodic and Dream Theater-y for me to consider it a masterpiece.
Edited by Equality 7-2521 - April 15 2011 at 08:38
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 08:22 |
NecronCommander wrote:
I love Colors like none other, but I think I'm in the minority here that thinks it's still a flawed album and I like Great Misdirect better.
That being said, this new EP of theirs is nothing short of incredible. If this was a full length and the quality was as consistent across the board, it would easily, EASILY be their best work. Seriously, this EP is f*cking fantastic. Go buy it. |
I'm with you TGM, definitely their best album. I was also interested in the sticker on the front of the EP that said it was part 1 of 2, and that a second EP should be out later this year.
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Posted: April 14 2011 at 23:47 |
I love Colors like none other, but I think I'm in the minority here that thinks it's still a flawed album and I like Great Misdirect better.
That being said, this new EP of theirs is nothing short of incredible. If this was a full length and the quality was as consistent across the board, it would easily, EASILY be their best work. Seriously, this EP is f*cking fantastic. Go buy it.
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Equality 7-2521
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Posted: April 14 2011 at 21:52 |
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I haven't heard this yet, but I doubt it tops Colors. Waiting for it to ship though and very excited.
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