Great review, I've been listening to this album a lot lately, it's awesome. I plan to pick up their first sometime soon.

[QUOTE=OpaqueNights224]whats that japanese letteR? anyways...very good cd, i like CoCa very much. the lead singers voice is cool[/QUOTE]

Again, this thread comes back from the dead!

Blasé meaning nothing too special. This review was done before I knew what I know now about the story and, as I said, I wasn't going to comment on that. Did I break my word? In any case, I fixed the Japanese character so it should look like an "e" with an accent mark over it. If it doesn't, now you know that it should.

As for the lyrical content, it is nice to hear a band sometimes labeled as "emo" to have such good lyrics, especially with their poppier songs. "Three Evils..." has some messed up lyrics but you'd never know if you were just listening to it and bopping along. Kudos to the band for that.

[B]squee333[/B], you were at the Philly Troc show? That was pretty nifty, seeing that big guy hitting that cowbell to his heart's content. I don't think what he plays gets him THAT out of breath. I do a lotta CoCa when I'm jamming around the house and riffing while singing doesn't get me out of breath. His ability to play stuff like "Everything Evil" and whatnot is impressive, though (too bad the acoustic mp3 is such bad quality). He probably just has a lot of fun on stage so he doesn't sing perfectly. It is hard to play and sing and rock out 100% all at the same time, I will say that.

And I rescind any ill-natured words about this album. Every song is great. I don't know why I didn't like "The Faint of Heart" when I first reviewed it. I love it now. The review remains a strong 4/5, but I officially say that, if you can get past the vocals, they're worth a listen, whether for the story or the music itself.

And that's cool that you're still getting the story when it comes out. I'm waiting for it, too. :thumb:

^ i am waiting for it too. i love how in Three Evils, the end bit is so pop-rock but the lyrics are so dark and depressing like the character is at the very end of his rope. Coheed is awesome

this cd is AWESOME! all the songs rock, and there is nothing better, i just dont get the point of having like 10 songs with nothing on them

By the way, can anyone do a review for Second Stage Turbine Blade? I don't have it yet and I would like to know what to expect. Thanks!

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SSTB Review

I finally bought this album, and it definitely rocks. "A Favor House Atlantic" actually has more guitar mastery going on in the background than I first thought when I watched the video on MTV. And while a couple of the other songs have a similar pop-punk vibe to them, there's enough hard-rock/metal moments to floor you. I especially like the song at the very end; what's it called?

21:13 is the hidden track the acoustic song is "The Light & The Glass "

Ah yes, 2113. I read the title off the review before, and at first I thought it would be some sort of reprise cover of Rush's "2112." You know, because I think this band could cover Rush if they really wanted too, especially the vocals.

its good you like the album. i think Coheed is one of the only bands that can successfully combine all sorts of genres into their style and pull it off seamlessly.

[QUOTE]this cd is AWESOME! all the songs rock, and there is nothing better, i just dont get the point of having like 10 songs with nothing on them[/QUOTE]

A friend told me this. I'm not sure if it's correct.

There are 11 tracks of silence in between "The Light and Glass" and "21:13". 21:13 is the 23rd track. So if you put 11 between the 2 and 3 you get (drumroll) 2113. Like I said, I don't know if it was meant to be that way or if I'm just reaching for connections, but whatever.

I thought there was a line in which he mentions 21:13? I'm not sure. Good point though.

There is...It's most likely military time for something..and it probably has to do with the Prize Fighter Inferno and Claudio with the reference to mom

[QUOTE]The clock reads 21:13.
All work will stop,
And the ground will relieve.[/QUOTE]

This CD is good but the songs get old fast. I've been listening to it alot lately though, trying to decipher the songs.

The songs don't get old to me at all; I'm still listening to "The Crowing" on my computer from when I downloaded it, I skip straight to the song when I'm listening to the CD, AND the song is stuck in my head right now! And I like it!

By the way, does this band play in drop-C or something? I only recognize some of those crushingly low chords from System of a Down songs, and they're admittedly drop-C. Plus, the bonus track sounds a lot like SOAD in the beginning too, substituting one set of crazy vocals for another.

[QUOTE]I thought there was a line in which he mentions 21:13? I'm not sure. Good point though.[/QUOTE]

There is, I was just explaining the purpose of the blank tracks

[QUOTE=YDload]The songs don't get old to me at all; I'm still listening to "The Crowing" on my computer from when I downloaded it, I skip straight to the song when I'm listening to the CD, AND the song is stuck in my head right now! And I like it!

By the way, does this band play in drop-C or something? I only recognize some of those crushingly low chords from System of a Down songs, and they're admittedly drop-C. Plus, the bonus track sounds a lot like SOAD in the beginning too, substituting one set of crazy vocals for another.[/QUOTE]

Eh, some songs get old like A Favor House Atlantic :rolleyes: and In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3. Others like Al the Killer, The Crowing and Blood Red Summer don't.

I like every track on IKSSE accept for A Favor House Atlantic..

[QUOTE=pixiesfanyo]I like every track on IKSSE accept for A Favor House Atlantic..[/QUOTE]

Well, it's still the best video currently in rotation on MTV at three o'clock in the morning. I don't know if it's the best "poppy" song though; I think Three Evils is slightly better, and Blood Red Summer has a better sing-along chorus.

[QUOTE=pixiesfanyo]I like every track on IKSSE accept for A Favor House Atlantic..[/QUOTE]

Me also.

One of the greatest bands i've ever heard, if you really enjoy music that isnt just about x-g/f's, and you like amazing guitar work, this band is just great. Live was intense, Only band i've ever got chills from...claudio is an amazing person to meet, he's very shy in person, kool though, HOLY BALLS ! 33 JUST CAME ON AOL RADIO! haha i love it

OMG OMG OMG

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OMFG! I got IKSSE:3 from a friend and i havent been able to stop listening to it. usually i get sick of hearing the same cd over and over but not this one! warped tour is coming up and i cant wait to see them live!

blood red summer rocks my flippin' socks off!

YES! THE COMIC IS ALMOST HERE! THANK YOU SO MUCH KommieKanada, your a true hero

Oh yes KK, you are my hero for the day. Thank you SO much! I just put an order in for it now.

[QUOTE=RollerQueen]Oh yes KK, you are my hero for the day. Thank you SO much! I just put an order in for it now.[/QUOTE]
i ordered 3

i rule

I have come to the conclusion that Coheed and Cambria is just Rush with a more annoying voice, and without the talent.

I've come to the conclusion that you are a narrow minded fu[i][/i]ck.


I love this album. The story just amazes me. Visit the message board on their site and read all the ideas fans have about the story. I wanna read the book!


*orders three copies*

Coheed & Cambria are one of the best bands i have lisened to in a long time, I love Claudio's voice. I can play alot of there songs now and for my school talent show if i can get some people together im going try to play one of their songs.

Good review, secret track is the best song, with the time consumer drumming in the middle and such, the breakdowns, incredible song. Wow. I saw coheed back in November 2002 when GlassJAw was headlining and they weren't even the 2nd to last band, now they are almost headlining Warped Tour. They are getting almost too mainstream and switching from one of my favorite record labels could be a turn for the worst, I really hope they don't go downhill. They are my favorite band of the indie/emo genre.