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The Afterman: Descension

Coheed and Cambria

The Afterman: Descension

The NY crossover prog rock band with their 6th studio album, following on from The Afterman: Ascension

ADM rating[?]

6.6

Label
Hundred Handed Inc / V2
UK Release date
04/02/2013
US Release date
05/02/2013
  1. 9.7 |   AltSounds

    The perfect finale to what is an amazing addition to their glowing discography
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  2. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    A refreshingly undemanding listen
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  3. 8.0 |   All Music

    Coheed and Cambria prove that while they may be more accessible than ever before, it's not for lack of adventure or musical ambition, it's because of them
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  4. 7.0 |   DIY

    There’s nothing much astoundingly new in ‘The Afterman: Descension’. There are some incredible songs, and almost every one has a moment where the band show just why they have the fervent following they do
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  5. 7.0 |   Tone Deaf

    They’re certainly still hitting all the right spots
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  6. 7.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    Sees Coheed and Cambria experimenting while preserving their prog-via-emo rock sound, all with mixed results
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  7. 7.0 |   PopMatters

    Although there’s an undeniable sense of sameness throughout, repeated listenings reveal enough appealing and impressive nuances to make the record very worthwhile
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  8. 6.0 |   Q

    As tricky to keep up with as ever. Print edition only

  9. 4.6 |   Sputnik Music (staff)

    If you're into Coheed there are some really good new tracks lumped at the beginning, but be forewarned you could get really depressed by the dull and uninspired second half
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  10. 3.0 |   No Ripcord

    By playing it safe and giving the fans exactly what they want, Coheed & Cambria have successfully delivered two of the most predictable, mundane albums I’ve ever heard
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