Between The Buried And Me - Alaska

BTBAM play a very original form of... well, metalcore I suppose. It's all hard hitting riffs and vocals with some minor nuances and complexities that really add color to the songs. I got this album because after hearing their latest album, Colors, I just had to hear more from this band. I don't know about their earlier albums, but this thing stays far away from any breakdowns and the annoying shit that sometimes shows up in many metalcore bands. And there aren't any radio friendly clean sung choruses on this thing. If there is any complaint to this band, its that the rough vocals of the singer aren't incredibly varied. Along with "Colors" and their very fun cover album "The Anatomy Of..." this is a great album that deserves a listen from any metal fan.