Alaska - Between The Buried And Me

'Alaska' is the first truly enjoyable album from this American progressive metalcore band, oddly solving the problem of chaotic inconsistency by bringing even more diverse styles into the mix. The new post-rock element, mainly confined to the instrumental 'Medicine Wheel' and 'Laser Speed,' would take over significantly in the future, and as a genre that routinely balances light and darkness, power and melody, its application works as a catalyst in bridging the gap between the heavier metal elements and more melodic singing. I can't believe I just used the word "catalyst." It's impressive to see the band returning to its earlier ferocity, perhaps ...  Read the complete review