“The Broken,” the first track to be released off the end/beginning to Coheed and Cambria’s 5 record saga is the first glimpse into what the talented ex-Dillinger Escape Plan drummer, Chris Pennie brings to the new sound of the New Prog band. Chris Pennie has been the live drummer since 2007. Immediately after Josh Eppard’s departure, drum tech Michael Petrak filled in through the end of 2006 (along with Matt Williams on bass). Apparently Pennie contributed to the songwriting on 2007’s No World For Tomorrow however, he himself could not perform on the record due to contractual obligations. Instead, Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins played drums on NWFT. So this really is our first glimpse into how Chris Pennie’s feel has evolved the sound of the band.
Lyrically and musically it feels like this song will become an anthem for those self-declared misfits seeking comfort. Highly relateable, it seems. Personally I was hoping for more nuances from the Shabutie era considering Year of the Black Rainbow will be the prequel to the story, but it’s been over 10 years. Thank goodness the Penelope EP eventually leaked. If you’re down with huge-sounding radio rock, you’ll certainly be down with this rockin’ new song from Coheed and Cambria [produced by Atticus Ross (Nine Inch Nails, Jane’s Addiction) and Joe Barresi (Queens of the Stone Age, Tool)].
Year of the Black Rainbow - May 13, 2010 - Columbia Records
- One
- The Broken - 3:53
- Guns of Summer
- Here We Are Juggernaut
- Far
- The Shattered Symphony
- World of Lines
- Made Out of Nothing
- Pearl of the Stars
- In the Flame of Error
- When Skeletons Live
- The Black Rainbow
Preorder: >http://www.sonymusicdigital.com/coheed-and-cambria/pages/5450630
Co&Ca will be touring preceding the release with Earl Greyhound. A few more dates have been added with Circa Survive and Torche.
For more info and to connect with other fans of Coheed and Cambria, visit the fansite, Cobalt and Calcium.
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