Coheed and Cambria
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Topic: Coheed and Cambria
Posted By: Deadwing12
Subject: Coheed and Cambria
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 17:27
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Yes, the singer can sound like a whiny, girly-man Yes, they are usually considered to be an emo-band because of the high vocals and their audience Yes, compared to other classic prog bands, there are little similarities But... Should Coheed and Cambria be considered a worthy edition to the archives? My thought is yes. Take for instance the story that spans their CDs. The story of Coheed and Cambria will span the band's entire career (the names Coheed and Cambria are simply characters in the story); to story itself is pure sci-fi channel goodness, concerning an alternate universe with strange creatures and political unrest. As for the music...while some of it is poppy, and a lot of it seems to be catered towards teenagers (their obvious target audience, as that holds the biggest market), there are also very many sublime, proggy moments. What other emo-punkish band would write two 8 minute songs with tempo and mood changes (The Mars Volta, an entirely different beast, notwithstanding)? For me, Coheed and Cambria are one the best genre-bending bands around. I positively hate the emo scene, yet I love these guys! Any fans or enemies of the band: should they be considered by inclusion in the prog archives? ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Deadwing008/?chartstyle=Basquiat"> 
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Posted By: Landon
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 17:38
| what is "emo-scene" stand for/mean? |
Posted By: TeenageWastelan
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 17:40
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Yes! I love Coheed and Cambria. When I bought there albems I at first
considered them to be more "Emo" but soon it became aparrent that they are quite "Prog" |
Posted By: Man Overboard
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 17:45
These guys DEFINITELY belong. Their big single, http://www.coheedandcambria.com/media/coheed_and_cambria-a_favor_house_atlantic.mp3 - A Favor House Atlantic ,
seems simple on the surface, but it pretty difficult to play and
explored great ideas for a "pop single"... and the singer is a
dead ringer for Geddy Lee at times. As for their concepts, longer
songs, and stuff... VERY proggy... I love the time changes
on Velorium Camper Trilogy: Al The Killer. 
------------- https://soundcloud.com/erin-susan-jennings" rel="nofollow - Bedroom guitarist". Composer, Arranger, Producer. Perfection may not exist, but I may still choose to serve Perfection. Commissions considered. |
Posted By: TeenageWastelan
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 17:48
and fell in love, they are a great prog act with enough pop appel for the masses 
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Man Overboard wrote:Posted By: Man Overboard
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 17:51
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They're a hell of a lot proggier than Rush have been in decades, and that's the truth.
------------- https://soundcloud.com/erin-susan-jennings" rel="nofollow - Bedroom guitarist". Composer, Arranger, Producer. Perfection may not exist, but I may still choose to serve Perfection. Commissions considered. |
Posted By: TeenageWastelan
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 17:57
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I loved the hidden track 2113, laughed alittle when I saw the name of the
title. |
Posted By: TeenageWastelan
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 17:58
 True.------------- Current Favorites: Frances the Mute-The Mars Volta, In Keeping Secrets Of Silent Earth: 3-Coheed and Cambria, Animals-Pink FLoyd |
Posted By: King of Loss
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 19:54
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Of course, but that's not saying much. I have to say Coheed and Cambria are one of the worst sounding bands I've ever heard. Just sheer trash |
Posted By: Joren
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 23:42
I believe I once heard a few songs from them. It sucked and didn't have anything to do with prog. If it is necessary to keep them away from this site, I will listen again and make a more solid judgement  .
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