IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH - 3

A little bit over poppy in some cases and a touch of emo, but i still find this to be a good album overall. The opening two tracks are some of the best work that Coheed and Cambria has ever pulled off in both terms of instrumentation and having a great opening for a concept album. In keeping secrets may be Coheed's clearest story in the armory saga. I find that the albums story flows very clearly and I enjoy many of the songs. The bonus track is a nice plus and the closing track has some of the most interesting lyrics that Claudio has ever written. Over all the album is not for everyone, if you don't like high pitched vocals and some emo lyrics than you may not enjoy this album, but despite those I enjoy the album over all, I even like a favor house Atlantic. The album definitely has some prog trademarks; technical skill, time signature changes, interesting breakdowns and buildups, a unique concept and a well crafted story that can stand on its own but also fits into the whole coheed saga very well.