Coheed and Cambria - The Unheavenly Creatures (LP)

Coheed and Cambria's ninth studio album, Vaxis - Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures, marks a triumphant return to the band's beloved Amory Wars concept, last explored in 2015's The Color Before the Sun. Released on 5 October 2018 through Roadrunner Records, this sprawling, 15-track epic is a self-produced masterpiece that spans 78 minutes, taking listeners on a journey through a richly detailed narrative.

Set sometime after the events of No World for Tomorrow, the album's story unfolds against a backdrop of a scarred and cracked Heaven's Fence, the planets that once made up this celestial entity now bearing the scars of a cataclysmic event. The Unheavenly Creatures is the first instalment of the Vaxis series, a planned five-part album project that continues the storyline from the 2007 album No World for Tomorrow.

With its intricate, progressive rock soundscapes and conceptual narrative, The Unheavenly Creatures is a testament to Coheed and Cambria's innovative spirit and dedication to their craft. The album's 15 tracks, including 'Prologue', 'The Dark Sentencer', and 'Love Protocol', showcase the band's ability to craft complex, engaging songs that are both part of a larger whole and capable of standing alone.

Clocking in at 1 hour and 19 minutes, The Unheavenly Creatures is an immersive listening experience that will appeal to fans of progressive rock and conceptual albums. With its release, Coheed and Cambria have once again demonstrated their commitment to pushing the boundaries of their music and storytelling, inviting listeners to join them on a journey through the intricate, fantastical world of the Amory Wars.

This LP is pressed on Black vinyl.