- Record Label: Universal Distribution
- Release Date: Oct 9, 2012
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Universal acclaim- based on 43 Ratings
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Positive: 39 out of 43
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Mixed: 2 out of 43
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Negative: 2 out of 43
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Jan 5, 2013It's not my favorite Coheed and Cambria album, but it is definitely accessible for new fans of the band. Coheed has an amazing wealth of inspiration and it shows on The Afterman: Ascension. Everything but rap and country, Coheed touches on almost every genre and reinvents them while doing so. Definitely an impressive album.
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Oct 11, 2012
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Oct 5, 2018At first I didn't like it that much but after another listen, I could help but love this album. From start to finish, Nothing but great tracks that would without a doubt be featured on a greatest hits for Coheed and Cambria. A must buy for sure and it more than makes up for the crappy Year of the Black Rainbow.
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Nov 20, 2012I am a huge Coheed fan, and in my opinion this is definitely their best album to date. Every song is very emotional and powerful. The new bassist brings a very jazzy feeling to the rhythm section. Overall, the album has a feeling of loss and despair. Lots to love here- good job Claudio & Company :)
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Oct 12, 2012I really have enjoyed this album. It takes me back to the old days of Coheed and Cambria. I've enjoyed their past two albums but are really happy that they're kind of going back to the Keeping Secrets and Good Apollo days. Really looking forward to the second part next year!
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Oct 22, 2012A vast improvement following from YotBR. Not quite as good as some of their older albums (Good Apollo VI: Vol 1 still holds it's place as my personal favourite, and IKSoSE:III is also better) but it's definitely a good step back in the right direction. Relatively short - but it's left me eagerly awaiting the second half of the double album!
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Feb 26, 2013
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Q MagazineFeb 8, 2013[The band's] hardcore sound is as tricky to keep up with as ever. [Mar 2013, p.101]
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Nov 2, 2012It sparkles with invention, creativity, crushing use of dynamics and, when all's said and done, just really strong songs.
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Kerrang!Oct 29, 2012So far so grandiose. Fortunately, Coheed's music mirrors the scope of the project as a whole here. [ 6 Oct 2012, p.54]