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Here We Are Juggernaut – Coheed and Cambria Here We Are Juggernaut – Coheed and Cambria (Buy)

Am I the only one who was waiting for the latest Coheed and Cambria album for what seemed like forever? Yeah, I didn’t think so.

The progressive rock band released their newest cd, Year of the Black Rainbow, on April 13, 2010. It’s difficult to write about the band’s music without at least mentioning the story behind it. Claudio Sanchez has revealed that their latest concept album is the “prequel” and “finale” of The Amory Wars story that seemingly started with The Second Stage Turbine Blade. If you happen to buy the deluxe edition of YOTBR, you’ll also receive the novel that was co-written by Claudio Sanchez and Peter David.

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To be perfectly honest, when I first listened to the album I was slightly disappointed. YOTBR seemed weak, and it wasn’t exactly what I was expecting from the band. Although it still possessed the bands creative sound and Sanchez’s unique vocals it seemed lacking somehow. Many have complained that the band’s music is becoming more industrial sounding, especially with the addition of Chris Pennie on drums. To me, it seemed the band was hesitant to dive head first into a new direction.

However, the more I listened to the album the more I came to enjoy it. Coheed once again comes out with songs so catchy that I find myself subconsciously singing along. In the song Guns of Summer you hear what Chris Pennie is capable of. The song fits effortlessly into this new album, just as Pennie seems to fit with the band. For new fans of Coheed and Cambria songs The Broken or Here We Are Juggernaut from this album might pull you in, but it’s songs like This Shattered Symphony and Made out of Nothing (All That I Am) that will keep you captivated. For those who are already children among the fence, the album may just become the soundtrack to your summer.

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If, by any chance, you have yet to give this album a listen I would strongly suggest you do. Just don’t let your first impressions be the deciding factor. The last lines of The Black Rainbow resonate “It’s over, it’s over…” but it’s definitely not over for Coheed and Cambria. I’d give it a 9.1/10.