Coma Ecliptic
by Between the Buried and Me
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. AllMusic
    Jul 10, 2015
    70
    Ultimately, Between the Buried & Me, despite employing many tropes and influences, come off sounding like no one but themselves.
  2. Exclaim
    Jul 8, 2015
    80
    While the noticeable shift away from death metal may discourage some, Coma Ecliptic succeeds in pushing Between the Buried and Me's creativity in a new direction, avoiding a simple rehash of their winning formula.
  3. PopMatters
    Jul 7, 2015
    90
    Coma Ecliptic is an exquisite masterpiece. As with most opaque works, it takes many listens to fully appreciate everything here.
  5. Consequence
    Jul 6, 2015
    42
    Coma Ecliptic clocks in at over an hour, but most discouraging is the band’s failure to translate the album’s conceptual themes to the listener in that timespan.
  6. Alternative Press
    Jul 2, 2015
    80
    Heaping handfuls of sound are shaped into a dizzying array, landing somewhere between a heavy Queen, even heavier '70s British prog and a more interesting Dream Theater. [Jul 2015, p.96]
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  7. Kerrang!
    Jul 2, 2015
    40
    They're suspended in an airy updraft of synths and clean guitar lines that are so '70s prog-rock they should be wearing a Rick Wakeman from Yes-styled cape. [27 Jun 2015, p.52]
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  8. The Guardian
    Jul 2, 2015
    100
    From the rock opera crescendos of the opening Node onwards, the album dares to be both a quintessentially prog-rock experience and a timely act of modern metal derring-do. Frontman Tommy Rogers’ effortless versatility has at last found songs worthy of his gifts.

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 48
  3. Negative: 4 out of 48
  1. BrushedRed
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    The unpredictable BTBAM return with Coma Ecliptic, a mammoth album reminiscent of 90's prog-rock like Dream Theater; even some 70's prog isThe unpredictable BTBAM return with Coma Ecliptic, a mammoth album reminiscent of 90's prog-rock like Dream Theater; even some 70's prog is thrown in the mix with some shades of Rush. Tommy is as versatile as ever with his beautiful singing and shredding screams. The album feels like a relaxed dream state while keeping some of the heaviness of previous albums. I did not give this a 10 as I feel it doesn't quite touch the heights and originality of their landmark album, Colors, but there is a lot A LOT to enjoy and digest in this album. Highly recommended and one of my candidates for AOTY 2015. "King Redeem/Queen Serene" is one of the best songs they've ever done, imo. If curious for the sound that is a wonderful choice. It encompasses the essence of this album

    Edit: Upon multiple listens, I now give it a 10. Spectacular listen!    … Full Review »
  2. oDjento
    Jul 10, 2015
    10
    Between the Buried and me keep up their consistent quality of work with their new album ‘Coma Ecliptic’. The album starts off with a niceBetween the Buried and me keep up their consistent quality of work with their new album ‘Coma Ecliptic’. The album starts off with a nice quietened mellow song and then exceeds in the exuberance of their perfectly crafted progressive metal sound that they now pretty much own. Almost every song on this album hits hard and makes this quite possibly one of the best albums (so far) this year.
    The strongest songs on this album indefinitely have to be The Coma Machine, Dim ignition, Famine Wolf, ectopic stroll and rapid calm. All of these are just excellently crafted songs that are a joy to listen to. Every other song on the album are just as great and amazing to listen to but those said tracks are the ones that stand out most to me.
    However, I did find one section of Memory palace a bit weak and not as strong as the rest of the album, and a tiny part in King Redeem/Queen Serene had some rather gurgled screams that sound pretty horrible compared to the rest of the vocals on the album but to be honest, neither of these detract from the prowess of the rest of the album.
    I would give this album a 9.5/10 as it is almost perfect but due to Metacritics scoring system looks like I’ll have to give it 10/10. It deserves it though, and this album shows that we should and will continue to be excited to see what BTBAM bring out next.    … Full Review »
  3. Goofy27
    Jul 11, 2015
    10
    This album is incredible! Between the Buried and Me have done it again! The sound pays homage to the older days of prog-rock but at the sameThis album is incredible! Between the Buried and Me have done it again! The sound pays homage to the older days of prog-rock but at the same time it feels fresh and original… Full Review »
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