Summary:The eigth full-length studio release for the alternative/progressive rock band is its first not tied to the Sanchez's conceptual Amory Wars story.
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Record Label:300 Entertainment / Atlantic / Elektra / Warner
Genre(s): Emo, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Post-Hardcore, Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal, Punk Metal, Neo-Prog
I'm just a big dud, foolish from the start
I make a wrong move, and the world just falls apart
And there's no cure for this disease I'm making up
So...
The Color Before The Sun manages to maintain momentum for its duration, proving Coheed have shown themselves a band skilled in evading the lines of genres. [Nov 2015, p.100]
All in all, The Color Before the Sun doesn’t come close to matching Coheed and Cambria’s greatest achievements, but it’s a very worthwhile journey in its own right, and most fans will still find plenty to adore.
The Color Before the Sun is not the band's best record, but it is utterly inspired and almost nakedly sincere. It will likely play well to fans, but even more importantly, perhaps attract new ones.
Pop rock rather than space prog, The Color Before the Sun is akin to his beloved Rush's permanent wave goodbye to fantasy epics in favor of radio-friendly AOR.
The music was recorded in a Nashville studio with few overdubs, which lends a welcome organic crunch at times. But overall, the consistency is not what it could be.
While many of the songs on The Color Before the Sun do fall into a certain post-hardcore formula that’s used over and over again throughout the album, the journey presented therein makes the difference.
From the first track to the last, this album pushed Coheed and Cambria musically, emotionally, and creatively. For the first time, listen toFrom the first track to the last, this album pushed Coheed and Cambria musically, emotionally, and creatively. For the first time, listen to this band without the shear of speculation over Claudio's lyrics and truly see through his eyes and feel from his heart. This album demonstrates how Coheed and Cambria transcend genres and possess the ability to write and create any sound their heart desires. Coheed captured my attention over ten years ago with their release of In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth 3 and have continued to make music that's moving, intriguing, genuine, evolving, and unique. Kudos to the band for completing their 8th studio album, a feat many bands fall much short of.…Expand
This is the most accessible album by Coheed yet, but it still super enjoyable for their longtime fans as well. Some are worried that thisThis is the most accessible album by Coheed yet, but it still super enjoyable for their longtime fans as well. Some are worried that this signals a departure from The Amory Wars, but I really don't think it is.…Expand
Really pleasantly surprised at the songwriting capability outside the realm of the Amory Wars. This is a very adult journey into what it meansReally pleasantly surprised at the songwriting capability outside the realm of the Amory Wars. This is a very adult journey into what it means to age and grow. At 28, recently married and with my first child, the ideas and concepts presented in these songs truly resonate with my present state. The only thing this album is lacking for me is... the Amory Wars - but it still manages to find its own voice.…Expand
The reason i give them a 9 for this album is because I feel as though this isnt Coheed's best album, but dont get me wrong, its incredible!The reason i give them a 9 for this album is because I feel as though this isnt Coheed's best album, but dont get me wrong, its incredible! Coheed hasnt disappointed me yet and they are one of those bands that can continue to dish out amazing new songs. Heres more of my opinion. This music is going to be around for a long time, its not a temporary fix like a lot of mainstream music that gets replaced every other day. I believe Coheed will be a legend. But of course, this is my biased opinion. I have so much respect for these guys, and if youre new to their music, check all of their albums. I can guarantee that you'll find songs you like. Every album is like a new adventure that leaves you wanting more.…Expand
This album is a great one if you know the meanings behind the songs or can determine them yourself. Some songs have little depth but greatThis album is a great one if you know the meanings behind the songs or can determine them yourself. Some songs have little depth but great lyrics.
This album showcases a more pop rock version of coheed than before. I think it is a welcome change.…Expand
I've been a die-hard fan for years. Even have my own dragonfly tattoo to show my support. TCBtS is a great standalone album that anyone canI've been a die-hard fan for years. Even have my own dragonfly tattoo to show my support. TCBtS is a great standalone album that anyone can pickup and enjoy. That being said, I can't give the album more than an "8". Coheed is known for their very personal acoustic songs, and I just didn't get that feeling here. I will say that "Atlas" is beautiful. Every bit of love Claudio has for his son is all wrapped up in the song and you can feel it. All in all, a very solid album and a bold move to step away from the concept. Can't wait to hear some of these songs live.…Expand
Coheed and Cambria is finally addressing the real world. After a long series of proggy science-fiction concept albums, Claudio Sanchez, theCoheed and Cambria is finally addressing the real world. After a long series of proggy science-fiction concept albums, Claudio Sanchez, the band’s singer-songwriter, writes about his own life: new fatherhood, self-doubt, and recent moves around the country. There’s more to like than dislike, but this is by no means the masterpiece some early reviews suggested. On the plus side are the acoustic drone of “Ghost” — Sanchez feeling “broken” by his parents and hoping he’ll do better with his new son, Atlas — and opening rocker “Island,” where he questions his future. On the negative side, though, are the corny love song “Here to Mars” and the eerie “Young Love,” where he apologizes to his old house in New York’s Hudson Valley for renting it to pot growers who trashed it (“You believed in us, and we broke your trust”). But overall, the consistency is not what it could be.…Expand
