--- product_id: 58791114 title: "Automata I" price: "£13.83" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/58791114-automata-i store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Automata I **Price:** £13.83 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Automata I - **How much does it cost?** £13.83 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/58791114-automata-i) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 2018 release from the progressive metal band. This is the first of Between The Buried and Me's two-part eighth album. Automata is a concept album that revolves around the concept of being able to view the dreams of others. The North Carolina quintet-Tommy Giles Rogers, Jr. (lead vocals, keyboards), Paul Waggoner (lead and rhythm guitar, backing and lead vocals), Dustie Waring (rhythm and lead guitar), Blake Richardson (drums), and Dan Briggs (bass, keyboards)-explore these themes by personally smashing boundaries once again. They continue to expand their ever-evolving style, upholding a tradition of progression in the process. Between the Buried and Me began recording the album on July 31, 2017 and finished on September 6, 2017. Longtime producer and collaborator Jamie King returned to produce the album. Review: "Millions Fly Overhead, Fog Dancing Slavery ... Small Angle Jeopardy" - I understand that the stated reason by the band for releasing Automata in 2 parts is to allow fans more time to dissect and digest the material. Hmm … do these guys really believe that those of us who have been listening to progressive/complex music for a long time (almost 40 years for me now) need “bite-size” portions in order to really appreciate the greatness of conceptual music? I certainly would hope not, and so therefore I prefer to chalk this up to a marketing ploy in an era where many artists digitally “release-as-they-create” their music. I’m okay with that (not really, but I can accept it I suppose). Otherwise it is a sad commentary on the state of music listeners circa 2018 – that we are not capable of fully processing and enjoying a full 60 minutes plus of music, no matter how complex or thought-provoking. I have always respected this band as one of the most innovative, heavy, progressive and complex of their generation. They push the envelope, which is what progressive music is supposed to be all about. I say, bring it all on, everything you have … we can handle it. Automata I picks up where the brilliant Coma Ecliptic left off – with a wonderful mix of melodic, aggressive, keyboard-infused, heavy progressive metal and artful rock. Once again visiting “dream-based” themes, Automata delves into the concept of “one man’s dreams for entertainment of others.” Without the complete release it is hard to really do more than speculate, but I would say this ties in well conceptually with the past 3 releases. True to the spirit of prog, the lyrics leave much open to the interpretation of the listener. Musically, there is quite a bit of diversity just on these 6 tracks, which bodes well for the piece as a whole. Well placed harsh vocals are perfectly balanced with melodic singing, and the compositions are varied in length and complexity (“Condemned to the Gallows” and “House Organ”). There are the lengthier, proggier, less organized songs (“Yellow Eyes” and “Blot”) and then the really melodic, almost commercial, “Millions.” This song is so cool, so chill. Tons of cool keyboard passages and samplings paint these songs with both a contemporary and futuristic color, and the individual instrumental performances of each member are once again noteworthy. Blake Richardson’s performance once again captivates my drummer’s ears . I don’t know, maybe I should have waited to review this until I had the whole picture, but since the band chose to withhold from us the “rest of the story,” for now I will be content to just call this another solid chapter in the band’s storied career and say that I do look forward to the conclusion. Review: Blegh! - Another amazing release by BTBAM. I love their evolution. Each release is unique while maintaining their core sound. This is heavier than Coma, but keeps the progressive elements. They are one of the few bands to be truly excited about, and I can't wait for Automta II. Yellow Eyes and Blot are stand outs to me, but the entire release is sublime. BTBAM are just awesome dudes as well. Not pretentious, and very interesting that 3 of them are straight edge vegans. I hope they continue this path for a long, long time. ## Images ![Automata I - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mQtpurroL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Millions Fly Overhead, Fog Dancing Slavery ... Small Angle Jeopardy" *by J***K on March 16, 2018* I understand that the stated reason by the band for releasing Automata in 2 parts is to allow fans more time to dissect and digest the material. Hmm … do these guys really believe that those of us who have been listening to progressive/complex music for a long time (almost 40 years for me now) need “bite-size” portions in order to really appreciate the greatness of conceptual music? I certainly would hope not, and so therefore I prefer to chalk this up to a marketing ploy in an era where many artists digitally “release-as-they-create” their music. I’m okay with that (not really, but I can accept it I suppose). Otherwise it is a sad commentary on the state of music listeners circa 2018 – that we are not capable of fully processing and enjoying a full 60 minutes plus of music, no matter how complex or thought-provoking. I have always respected this band as one of the most innovative, heavy, progressive and complex of their generation. They push the envelope, which is what progressive music is supposed to be all about. I say, bring it all on, everything you have … we can handle it. Automata I picks up where the brilliant Coma Ecliptic left off – with a wonderful mix of melodic, aggressive, keyboard-infused, heavy progressive metal and artful rock. Once again visiting “dream-based” themes, Automata delves into the concept of “one man’s dreams for entertainment of others.” Without the complete release it is hard to really do more than speculate, but I would say this ties in well conceptually with the past 3 releases. True to the spirit of prog, the lyrics leave much open to the interpretation of the listener. Musically, there is quite a bit of diversity just on these 6 tracks, which bodes well for the piece as a whole. Well placed harsh vocals are perfectly balanced with melodic singing, and the compositions are varied in length and complexity (“Condemned to the Gallows” and “House Organ”). There are the lengthier, proggier, less organized songs (“Yellow Eyes” and “Blot”) and then the really melodic, almost commercial, “Millions.” This song is so cool, so chill. Tons of cool keyboard passages and samplings paint these songs with both a contemporary and futuristic color, and the individual instrumental performances of each member are once again noteworthy. Blake Richardson’s performance once again captivates my drummer’s ears . I don’t know, maybe I should have waited to review this until I had the whole picture, but since the band chose to withhold from us the “rest of the story,” for now I will be content to just call this another solid chapter in the band’s storied career and say that I do look forward to the conclusion. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blegh! *by T***N on March 18, 2018* Another amazing release by BTBAM. I love their evolution. Each release is unique while maintaining their core sound. This is heavier than Coma, but keeps the progressive elements. They are one of the few bands to be truly excited about, and I can't wait for Automta II. Yellow Eyes and Blot are stand outs to me, but the entire release is sublime. BTBAM are just awesome dudes as well. Not pretentious, and very interesting that 3 of them are straight edge vegans. I hope they continue this path for a long, long time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Parallax meets Coma Ecliptic *by D***S on April 14, 2018* Between the Buried and Me does it again! Man I haven't enjoyed an album this much since Parallax II. Coma Ecliptic was awesome but very boring in some areas. Automata is short but such a great listen. The melodies are reminiscent of Parallax II and the technicality of Coma Ecliptic. This is also the first time my favorite track isn't one of the heavy ones (Telos, White Walls, The Coma Machine)! The bassline in Millions combined with the dreamy melody was so good it immediately became my favorite. I'll also be spending a great deal analyzing some of Blake Richardson's beats. 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