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Poetry. Stream of Consciousness. Spontaneity. Angst. Humor. Bliss. Regret. Comtemplation. Comfort. Fear. Hope. Love.
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Thursday, September 22, 2005 :::
Just finished the graphic novel - it was freakin' great. I'm still not 100% on the record, cuz it seems that the lyrics are more of a supplement than a mirror - which is cool, cuz it begs for further listening (reading)...but it's difficult to know which character is speaking when, since every character speaks through Claudio Sanchez's voice - unless it's always either Claudio (The Character) or The Writer speaking. I dunno. More to come after further evaluation.
This is the first time I've explored the lyrics of a record more than the music. That's saying a lot, I think, for Coheed and Cambria. There are no errors to distract from the experience: the recording quality is great; the band is flawless; it's all a very smooth, enjoyable musical ride. In this way, the music serves as a true vehicle, an effective medium, for the lyrics. The music has become the soundtrack for Claudio's lyrical story. Bravo, Co&Ca. Bravo.
They really have something to be extremely proud of here. Even if you look at this as objectively as possible, the band is putting together a cohesive story that spans the length of four entire albums - and they've planned it so that the first chapter of the tale will be the last record released. AND, without sacrificing any genuineness whatsoever, they've become commerically successful. All of this is quite the fucking accomplishment.
What else, you ask? I'm retarded. I can't believe I didn't pick up the first Coheed comic at Warped Tour '03. No real way to get it now; it's going for 60 bux and higher on e-bay. Frank, I think you should hand your copy down to me. Seriously, if anyone amazingly comes across the first - not the second, but the FIRST - issue ("NO. 1") of "Second Stage Turbine Blade," buy that beast and call me. It should be less than $10 if you find it in a store - I'll pay you back, and then some. Or I'll pull an Ace Ventura.
I wonder if anyone got that.
Favorite tracks on IV: "Welcome Home," "Ten Speed (of God's Blood and Burial)," "Crossing the Frame," and "Apollo I - The Writing Writer." Actually, the only song on the whole record that I'm iffy about is "The Willing Well: II - From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness." Kinda ironic - the name is part of the album's title. Probably significant, then, eh?. Maybe I should spend more time with that track.
And what's the deal with the sound of a splash and a dog barking at the end of the last track?
Everyone should buy this record. I need help figuring this shit out.
...I wasn't kidding. Go buy this record. $9.99 at Best Buy. You'll thank me - and, hopefully, I'll end up thanking you.
Hope everyone is just super... - I'll be in town next weekend for Halloween Horror Nights. We should really try to make this thing huge...all the important people - and you know who I'm talking about (including yourself) - need to be there. Friday night, Sept. 30th. Opening night. Heh, didn't fully realize the implications of going on opening night until just now; we'll probably only make it into like, 2 houses, but it'll be fun, nonetheless. Only $25 bux with the Pepsi discount. And Frank, I know you'll probably have some completely reasonable excuse to miss it, or maybe it'll be a bullshit one - doesn't matter. You owe us, buddy. We all need some quality Frank time. And you need to explain your reason for missing the graduation party that you swore you'd come to. You have one week to craft your alibi. I love you.
I'm out like Corey Feldman.
::: posted by AJBrotz at 7:37 PM
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