Review: Coheed and Cambria – The Father of Make Believe

Coheed and Cambria - The Father of Make Believe

It sure feels like Coheed and Cambria have been around much longer than 23-plus years since their debut album was released. Is it the mix of classic rock and prog rock elements that give them that nostalgic feel? Possibly. Is it the rich concepts of traveling through epic space storylines? Could be that as well. All things considered, Coheed and Cambria feel right at home with their tenth studio album, The Father of Make Believe. The record blends a lot of what Coheed have been best at over their storied career thus far, and adds in some new creative elements to their sound to prevent the album from feeling like a retread of already covered ground. Instead, The Father of Make Believe is a gripping exploration of mortality, legacy, and human connections that make us want to keep navigating through this crazy life. Look no further than the opening track of “Yesterday’s Lost” where vocalist/guitarist Claudio Sanchez ponders, “If this life ends early / Would I have spent our time right?” before later confessing, “It won’t get any easier / As I start to get old / Please share with me something / Before I lose control,” and you start to get the feeling like this band is in a reflective state of where they have been so far, and yet they embrace whatever comes next. And yes, while these lyrics are wrapped up in the space rock narrative of The Armory Wars/Vaxis storyline, there is still a beating heart behind each of these words that can be applied to the realities we all experience today. That’s the magic of Coheed and Cambria. They have been able to relate to not only their fellow “comic book nerds” but also those who appreciate great rock music that leaves us feeling fulfilled.

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