BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME (NC, USA) - The Parallax II: Future Sequence (used CD Digipak) (2012) Released by Metal Blade Records in a Digibook with attached 26-page booklet.
"The Parallax II: Future Sequence" is the 7th full-length studio album in the band's discography - originally released on October 9th, 20212.
If you’re looking for the definitive "space opera" of Modern Progressive Metal, this is it. The Parallax II is a sprawling, 72-minute conceptual masterpiece that concludes the story of two characters—the "Prospects"—from different dimensions as they navigate a dying universe.
The album seamlessly pivots between crushing Technical Death Metal, Jazz fusion, Surf Rock, and soaring Melodic Prog.
It's worth noting that this album is the direct sequel to their 2011 EP, The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues, which serves as the narrative introduction to the story told here.
It’s a relentless journey where recurring motifs and reprises reward listeners who dive into the full runtime.
From Paul Waggoner’s intricate guitar leads to Blake Richardson’s polyrhythmic drumming, the musicianship is world-class.
Metal Blade Records – 3984-15148-2