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 this album works
'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.
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Green Day· Beck· Moby· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails· Lana Del Rey· Sonic Youth
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
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