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Vaxis – Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures

Coheed and Cambria · 2018

158 min · 29 tracks · alternative rock · progressive metal · progressive rock

A sweeping narrative unfolds through ambitious melodies and intricate arrangements layered with emotional intensity.

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Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks patient unfolding of narrative arcs immersive experience for deep listening
Context
Released on October 5, 2018, 'Vaxis – Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures' is Coheed and Cambria's eighth studio album and marks a return to their conceptual storytelling roots after the more standalone nature of their previous album 'The Color Before the Sun.' This record not only showcases a new chapter in their long-standing sci-fi saga but also reflects the band's evolution as they navigate personal and artistic growth.
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alternative rock, progressive metal, progressive rock

Vaxis – Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures is an album by Coheed and Cambria, released in 2018. A sweeping narrative unfolds through ambitious melodies and intricate arrangements layered with emotional intensity. 'Vaxis – Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures' debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200, marking a significant chart presence for the band. Its critical reception highlighted a strong return to form, with many praising its ambition and thematic depth, positioning it as a celebrated entry in their discography. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does Vaxis – Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures sound like?

A sweeping narrative unfolds through ambitious melodies and intricate arrangements layered with emotional intensity. Rooted in alternative rock and progressive metal.

What makes Vaxis – Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures by Coheed and Cambria notable?

'Vaxis – Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures' debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200, marking a significant chart presence for the band. Its critical reception highlighted a strong return to form, with many praising its ambition and thematic depth, positioning it as a celebrated entry in their discography. Released on October 5, 2018, 'Vaxis – Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures' is Coheed and Cambria's eighth studio album and marks a return to their conceptual storytelling roots after the more standalone nature of their previous album 'The Color Before the Sun.' This record not only showcases a new chapter in their long-standing sci-fi saga but also reflects the band's evolution as they navigate personal and artistic growth.

Who is Vaxis – Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures for?

Vaxis – Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, patient unfolding of narrative arcs and immersive experience for deep listening.

How many songs are on Vaxis – Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures?

Vaxis – Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures has 29 tracks, running approximately 158 minutes.

Tracklist

29 tracks·158:00

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Prologue 2:07
  • 2 The Dark Sentencer Standout 7:44
  • 3 Unheavenly Creatures Standout 4:13
  • 4 Toys 6:27
  • 5 Black Sunday 4:46
  • 6 Queen of the Dark Standout 5:51
  • 7 True Ugly 5:25
  • 8 Love Protocol 4:29
  • 9 The Pavilion (A Long Way Back) 5:11
  • 10 Night-Time Walkers 5:09
  • 11 The Gutter 5:49
  • 12 All on Fire 5:40
  • 13 It Walks Among Us 5:29
  • 14 Old Flames 5:50
  • 15 Lucky Stars 5:07

Disc 2

  • 1 The Dark Sentencer (demo) 9:03
  • 2 Unheavenly Creatures (demo) 4:06
  • 3 Toys (demo) 6:23
  • 4 Black Sunday (demo) 4:48
  • 5 Queen of the Dark (demo) 6:05
  • 6 True Ugly (demo) 5:28
  • 7 Love Protocol (Alt. Chorus) (demo) 5:03
  • 8 The Pavilion (demo) 5:25
  • 9 Night-Time Walkers (demo) 5:01
  • 10 The Gutter (demo) 5:55
  • 11 All on Fire (with Josh) (demo) 5:35
  • 12 It Walks Among Us (demo) 5:12
  • 13 Old Flames (demo) 5:09
  • 14 Thank Your Lucky Stars (demo) 5:30

Release Date

January 1, 2018

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

158 min 0 sec