The Broken

Coheed and Cambria have a new single out, and as exciting as that may be, after several listens, I'm on the fence.

I absolutely LOVE Coheed and Cambria, but this song is really not speaking to me yet. It's too dense, especially for a single, and it's really hard to remember it after it's over. It has some good use of synth chords to fill out the background, but the guitar parts are a little confusing, especially during the verses. Overall, it's chaotic, but not in a good sense. I am happy, however, to hear Claudio Sanchez singing some new material.

Well, anyway, if you're so inclined, have a listen:

Coheed and Cambria - The Broken

Diamond Dogs

Released in 1974, David Bowie's "Diamond Dogs" moved Bowie away from his Ziggy Stardust persona and towards what would be his "plastic soul" period. As it is a midway point between the two, "Diamond Dogs" is a combination of glam rock and soul, with dark, bleak overtones. The album was originally meant to be from Bowie's ill-fated musical based on George Orwell's "1984", and therefore the feel is very grim and dystopian.

I'm a huge Bowie fan, but my favorite album by far is "Diamond Dogs". The intro track, "Future Legend" is incredible, and it's not really even a song. It sets the mood for the album excellently. The other songs on the album all work well together, creating a very melancholic feeling.

Overall, "Diamond Dogs" is the perfect album experience. It deserves to be listened to as a complete work, from the first song to the last, and not as a collection of random songs like many of today's albums.