Overview 01. Thirty And Seven 02. Existence 03. Ocean Of Apathy 04. White Washed 05. Marianas Trench 06. The Escape Artist 07. Indonesia 08. Paradox 09. Meridian 10. Rationalist 11. Meddler 12. Crusades
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Record Label Solid State
Dimensions: Length: 4.9" Width: 5.5" Height: 0.5" Weight: 0.2 lbs.
Binding CD
Release Date Jul 14, 2009
Publisher EMI CMG Distribution
EAN 5099926438528
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A band you can mosh to and get religious guidance from...ABR is back! Mar 20, 2010
August Burns Red has always been a very talented band that is able to put a lot of meaning into their songs. From "Thrill Seeker", through "Messengers" and now with "Constellations", these guys show no sign of slowing down.
Although categorized as a metalcore band, known to the less intelligent mainstream people as "screamo", August Burns Red is NOT a stereotypical sad, world-loathing band with too many breakdowns. Rather, this band is filled with amazing musicians, coming up with song after song that fills the album out with a combination of amazing melodies, insane guitar work and drumming, brutal vocals and meaningful lyrics.
In addition, the guys have expanded some more here, adding clean passages with exotic scales to add more of a variety to their already amazing sound. Therefore, this album takes where they were with "Messengers", and kicks them a notch up the ladder. Indeed, "Constellations" is a highly recommended album for metalcore fans, and especially musicians, that want a technically stunning, melodically beautiful, and lyrically meaningful album, because "Constellations" tackles all those areas like an NFL linebacker! Thanks for the time, and peace.
The Best ABR Yet Mar 16, 2010
August Burns Red has created a technical, and interesting treat to the ears. By far this is the best they've yet released. Production isn't bad, just lacking in a solid, deep punch. In fact, this is the only thing keeping this review from 5 stars. The musicianship is tight and well crafted. A worthwhile purchase you'll enjoy.
One of 2009's Best Albums Dec 10, 2009
I'm not going to even write a huge review on this album as much as id like to. All I have to say is listen to the album. For anything hardcore related it is definitely the album of the year followed close by TDWP. Hard work was put into this beast of an album and you can hear it. The first 2 tracks sound familiar to their last album Messengers but as you listen to the album closely you will notice that this album is not at all Messengers 2. They have definitely matured and worked hard on this album and it has paid off. If you're not sure about it then just listen to the track Meddler a couple times. I think you'll get a good idea of what I'm talking about. August Burns Red is not corny, repetitive or simple, they are heavy, melodic, well written and they get right to the point. Buy it.
By The Way: Seeing August Burns Red live is an experience they are as tight live as they are on their cd.
Validity for this amazing band is here: Constellations is stellar Dec 7, 2009
August Burns Red has taken on the world of Metalcore within the past few years. This has generated faithful followers and they never continue to disappoint the fans at their shows (seriously, if you have the chance, see them live).
With their third full length release, August Burns Red changes their style by presenting more medley and less breakdowns. Don't get me wrong the bone-crushing breakdowns are still there they are just accompanied by more melodic guitar work. Track by track review as follows:
1.) Thirty and Seven Great intro song. Only song on here that sounds relatable to Messengers. Great breakdowns scattered throughout the song with great lyrics, "Erase the proof but your shame will remain" and "You've reached the summit now transcend the skies". 10/10
2.) Existence Nice intro, great lyrics in this song. Great breakdown around 50 seconds. Epic sounding ending. Very positive lyrics, "You're hurt, you're broken, that's all right. That's what makes us who we are." 10/10
3.) Ocean of Apathy My least favorite song on the album. Still a good song but not much going on here. Nice epic ending much like the previous song. 8/10
4.) White Washed Love the beginning to this song. Great breakdowns here and lyrics. A tight brutal song. 10/10
5.) Mariana 's Trench Nice beginning though it takes a while for the song to build. Nice little guitar solo after Jake screams, "We can't swim under these conditions". One gripe with this song, it fades out and completely kills the mood of the song. I understand this is a different technique to ending a song but with ABR having so much energy injected to their songs it just feels like it kills the song. Maybe that's just me though. 9/10
6.) The Escape Artist The first minute and a half of this song is just insane. One of the best breakdowns ever and brutal and tight. Amazing. The rest of the song is great but doesn't match that same intensity. Awesome song still though. 10/10
7.) Indonesia Very passionate song. The only ABR song with clean vocals in it and still brutal. Great lyrics and great story behind the song. Matt the drummer was in church when he suddenly found the need to write the words "This plane's going down in flames, and this time there's no black box to capture your last words". The next day Matt found out that a personal friend of his and also a missionary for Indonesia died in a plane crash. Clean parts are sung by Tommy Rogers from Between the Buried and Me. 10/10
8.)Paradox Brutal song with solid breakdowns. Sounds very generic in the metalcore genre but still a solid song. Cool lyrics as well. 9/10
9.) Meridian A pause in the album, mostly instrumental and very soothing. Nice guitar riff at the end. Very nicely done. 9/10
10.) Rationalist Great speedy brutal intro. Changes the pace of the album very quickly. Great breakdown and great lyrics, "You skeptic you. You believe in unbelief" at the end. Solid tight and fast. 10/10
11.) Meddler Quite possibly one of the best ABR songs. Beautiful, melodic and brutal. Excellent lyrics and breakdowns here. The best lines are at the end with a beautiful sounding ending, "You won't ever fly fast enough to make life stand still." Great song, if you are downloading songs download this one first. You will not be disappointed. 11/10
12.) Crusades Reminds me of "Redemption" from Messengers. Great first two minutes with one of the albums most brutal breakdowns. The rest of the song switches to melody over metal and its a nice finish to a great album.
Overall, this album can barely be compared to their other albums. Similar in some ways but drastically different in others. It's a great album and if you haven't jumped on the August Burns Red bandwagon, do it. It's one of the most satisfying choices you'll make. I can't wait to see what's next from these guys.
Wow Dec 5, 2009
One of the few 5 star Albums. Every track on this release is polished and complete nothing is missing. Admittedly this is the first ABR album I have picked up but honestly I did not think I'd be blown away. There is not really much else to say beyond what a lot of others had wrote. If your on the fence about buying this album, do it! You certainly will not regret it.
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