COHEED AND CAMBRIA — The Second Stage Turbine Blade (review)

COHEED AND CAMBRIA — The Second Stage Turbine Blade album cover Album · 2002 · Metal Related Buy this album from MMA partners
4.5/5 ·
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Coheed And Cambria’s debut studio album The Second Stage Turbine Blade was released back in 2002. On this; their first ever album, the band’s music wasn’t as developed or progressive as it would eventually become, and the vocals haven’t developed as fully as they are on the band’s later efforts but it is no less of a strong record.

If you have only heard the band’s later work, it may take a good few listens to adjust to the style and especially to get used to the production, which isn’t as polished as the later albums, but you’ll be well rewarded should you choose to preserve and allow the album to grow on you.

The Second Stage Turbine Blade is a great record, the songs are all enjoyable and the lyrics right from the off are as inventive and interesting as they ever became. If you watch the version of this album performed live on the Neverender DVD you’ll soon come to appreciate just what a good album this is and how well it still stands up today even despite its production and Claudio’s vocals.

Highlight moments include the opener `Time Consumer,’ and `Delirium Trigger,’ which foresees the direction the band would take on their next album and `33,’ which is a fun almost pop punky song that sounds utterly unlike anything else the band would ever release.

To conclude; Coheed And Cambria fan should never overlook or write off this album just due to its age or lack of hit singles. Its still full of good songs that fit in with the band’s overall catalogue better than you’d expect and is worthy of inclusion in any fan’s collection.
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