Album Rating: 4.0

@Tundra, it doesn't need to be exactly like Colors because it's not Colors. Actually, as a whole, I like it better than Colors.



And I do prefer the softer vocals and musicianship over the harsh's and 'techdeathy' chaos, but find the balance to be perfect. The song has at least 6 verses or so with the harsh's, including one that Blake and Tommy trade off on which was a nice touch, so it has plenty.

Album Rating: 3.5 | Sound Off

Thinkin’ I’ll take a crack at reviewing this quite soon

Album Rating: 1.5 | Sound Off

I'm glad you have a btbam album you can consider that high of acclaim for. As for me, I have 3 others albums from this band I consider to be masterpieces that I prefer. If this album garner's the band more fans, or even returning fans after many years, that's awesome, seriously.

Album Rating: 4.0

For sure, we all love Colors, Misdirect, and P2 just the same

Album Rating: 4.0

I can't stand Parallax II, but tbh I feel like this band has a fan base that's more divided than most.

I'd take Coma and the two Automata albums over Parallax II any day of the week.

This is also in my top 3 BTBAM now, just in behind Silent Circus and TGM.

Album Rating: 1.5 | Sound Off

I can't comprehend liking TGM and not liking Parallax II tbh. They are really really similar in my opinion. In fact, I often listen to them one after the other without a hitch.

Album Rating: 4.0

I thought nobody liked The Great Misdirect because it was the LP after Colors etc

It's my personal favorite

Album Rating: 4.0

I didn't initially like TGM, but it grew on me like crazy and is definitely Top 3. Coma also recently, and suddenly, grew on me so ranking BTBAM is pretty hard.

Album Rating: 1.5 | Sound Off

Do not get the Coma slander what so ever.

Album Rating: 4.0

People probably dislike it for many of the same reasons people dislike prog rock Opeth. Except, unlike prog rock Opeth it's actually good.

Album Rating: 1.5 | Sound Off

Fantastic album, amazingly executed concept, every song is amazing to me, the finale is unreal.

Album Rating: 4.0

Coma's gotten better with age

Album Rating: 2.5 | Sound Off

Coma is boring as all shit / Heritage is the patrician pick for 5th or so best Opeth

Album Rating: 4.0

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how is this a 0.5

Album Rating: 2.5 | Sound Off

couldn't tell you i haven't heard it

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

The point is, can you do it?

Album Rating: 2.0

it's a slog, not for the faint of heart

Album Rating: 5.0

That mellotron refrain in Revolution in Limbo reminds me of Ghost Reveries era Opeth.

Album Rating: 4.0

I know Mirrors is a fan favorite, but I do like Monochrome better

Album Rating: 5.0

It's incredible indeed. Whoever mentioned the way that this echos 80s Rush at times, I am definitely getting those vibes too. The synths are what are standing out the most to me on this. He's evolved leaps and bounds as a keyboardist over the years.