Year of the Black Rainbow
Coheed and Cambria · 2010
54 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · progressive metal · progressive rock
A sweeping narrative unfolds through intricate melodies, heavy riffs, and emotional vocal performances that intertwine storytelling with sonic exploration.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady pacing with climactic moments immersive narrative through sonic exploration emotional vocal performances throughout
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'Year of the Black Rainbow' is Coheed and Cambria's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'No World for Tomorrow'. This album marked a significant moment in their career as it serves as a prequel to their previous albums, blending thematic depth with a more polished sound during a period of lineup stability.
- If you like
- alternative rock, progressive metal, progressive rock
Year of the Black Rainbow is an album by Coheed and Cambria, released in 2010. A sweeping narrative unfolds through intricate melodies, heavy riffs, and emotional vocal performances that intertwine storytelling with sonic exploration. 'Year of the Black Rainbow' debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 and was well-received, praised for its ambitious concept and musical experimentation. It solidified Coheed and Cambria's status within the progressive rock genre while also contributing to the growing popularity of narrative-driven albums in the early 2010s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Year of the Black Rainbow sound like?
A sweeping narrative unfolds through intricate melodies, heavy riffs, and emotional vocal performances that intertwine storytelling with sonic exploration. Rooted in alternative rock and progressive metal.
What makes Year of the Black Rainbow by Coheed and Cambria notable?
'Year of the Black Rainbow' debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 and was well-received, praised for its ambitious concept and musical experimentation. It solidified Coheed and Cambria's status within the progressive rock genre while also contributing to the growing popularity of narrative-driven albums in the early 2010s. Released in 2010, 'Year of the Black Rainbow' is Coheed and Cambria's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'No World for Tomorrow'. This album marked a significant moment in their career as it serves as a prequel to their previous albums, blending thematic depth with a more polished sound during a period of lineup stability.
Who is Year of the Black Rainbow for?
Year of the Black Rainbow works well if you're into steady pacing with climactic moments, immersive narrative through sonic exploration and emotional vocal performances throughout.
How many songs are on Year of the Black Rainbow?
Year of the Black Rainbow has 12 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One 1:56
- 2 The Broken 3:55
- 3 Guns of Summer Standout 4:49
- 4 Here We Are Juggernaut Standout 3:46
- 5 Far 4:56
- 6 This Shattered Symphony 4:27
- 7 World of Lines 3:19
- 8 Made Out of Nothing (All That I Am) 4:41
- 9 Pearl of the Stars Standout 5:06
- 10 In the Flame of Error 5:29
- 11 When Skeletons Live 4:19
- 12 The Black Rainbow 7:35
Release Date
April 13, 2010
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
54 min 18 sec
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