Coheed and Cambria Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind
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Sowing
Moderator
June 25th 2022


43956 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

I came into this with low expectations but it was a jam and a half

WatchItExplode
June 25th 2022


10456 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Ugly season indeed

zaruyache
June 25th 2022


27405 Comments


new album needed moar pop rock

Zakusz
June 25th 2022


1559 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

Man these guys are trying hard to reach the TikTok kids with that production

TheSpirit
Emeritus
June 25th 2022


30304 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

How old are u

MarsKid
Emeritus
June 25th 2022


21030 Comments


them pesky tik tok kiddos

xlev
June 25th 2022


57 Comments

Album Rating: 1.5

Album isn't very good. Sounds like Coheed trying to sound like Amarionette.



I just don't get why they forgot how to write good rock songs. You can be sick of making prog, that's fine. But is it too hard to write me another Mother May I? I just want a good song.

jouroboros
June 25th 2022


236 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Your opinion is wrong but nice try

Dwap
June 25th 2022


394 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

This album rips. Coheed still rips.

henryChinaski
June 25th 2022


5029 Comments


"Most dogshit album art of the year?"

looks like a video game

labria86
June 25th 2022


159 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Finally listened. I cant disagree harder. This is the first real departure/progression since GA1. Theyre actually trying new stuff again which is what i have wanted from them for years.

Storm In A Teacup
June 25th 2022


45753 Comments

Album Rating: 3.0

Im willing to give this a shot but i dont even listen to their best albums or even best songs anymore.

cjhinkus
June 25th 2022


4 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Been a long time lurker on this site, finally decided to start taking part in the conversations.



I’m a huge Coheed fan and have been since Second Stage. Without meaning to sound like a complete fanboy, I respectfully disagree with your rating and review, well written as it is, but let me explain. First and foremost, I’m a little disappointed with this album, and I’m not afraid to admit that. But giving Vaxis II a 2.0 (in my opinion) means it’s only as good as Black Rainbow or Color of the Sun, and that’s insulting to the good shit that IS on this one, as I find those albums to be pretty bad. I think it’s a solid 3.5, and that’s just because the bangers on here are really fucking good. The auto tuned parts ruin what could’ve been some decent songs, and the last track, even though it’s proggy/wacky/silly, is a technically well written song, but it’s like seeing a movie of the same caliber. It was good the first time, but I’ve experienced it and don’t need to again. Beautiful Losers and Ladders of Supremacy are easily as good as the stuff on Vaxis I, which I enjoyed immensely.

ShadowOfTheCitadel
June 25th 2022


419 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

Vaxis saga so far has been a series of hits and misses. The hits are bangers, the misses are absolute garbage. Aside from "Shoulders" in the early game, the only worthwhile cuts are the last three songs, which are absolute gold.

LightAndGlass
June 25th 2022


1134 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Nah dude, butt rock Coheed is the worst. Can't get down with Shoulders but Comatose is one of the best songs they've ever written. How can you call it not worthwhile?

EoinCofa
June 25th 2022


865 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

cj - agree with your comments. I usually hate auto-tuned effects but doesn’t bother me here. I think Claudio was going for the effect to achieve a vibe; like the way Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) uses it. Claudio and Justin can both sing their asses off and don’t need it to hit a note or stay in key. Album is super enjoyable to listen to; Johnny just missed it.

AeniasGaming
June 25th 2022


325 Comments


Yeah, Shoulders was groovy but it just didn't feel very Coheed. Kinda broke the immersion.

Sowing
Moderator
June 25th 2022


43956 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

I've got to hear this again on good speakers. Played it from my phone speakers and it sounded like one banger after another.

Storm In A Teacup
June 25th 2022


45753 Comments

Album Rating: 3.0

I miss when the vocal delivery was unpredictable. That has been the most detrimental part of their songwriting since the first 3 or 4 albums.

Odal
Staff Reviewer
June 25th 2022


2059 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

I can't stop jamming this. On my eighth full listen already lol



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