Coheed and Cambria

My two favorite bands during my teenage years until today have persistently been Muse, and Coheed and Cambria. These two bands have various similarities but are markedly different from one another. The two band’s differing origins, influences, philosophies, and histories have drastically impacted their musical styles and popular success, while their similarities have been critical in redefining progressive and alternative rock. Their unique styles prompted much of my own musical growth and preferences, as well as provided support during my formative years. Muse is an alternative and progressive rock band formed in Teignmouth, England by childhood friends Matthew Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme, and Dominic Howard. The trio started playing together…

We arrived at a small café. At the counter we bought two orders of fish and chips wrapped in packets of paper. I followed Marisol outside to a bricked patio. The café tables stood under colorful canvas umbrellas. Marisol chose one furthest from the café’s backdoor, seeming to breathe easier now we were off the street. The aroma of golden battered fish and crispy chips made my stomach rumble, and I realized just how hungry I was. I knew it was from using my mage powers. A bottle of malt vinegar…

choice and state that this is a good song when you are irreversibly angry at someone. The music sounds like typical early 2000s rock that combines pop elements to otherwise punk rock composition. What makes this track perfect for releasing anger are the lyrics sung during the bridge: “so, is that what you call a getaway / tell me what you got away with / cause I’ve seen more spine in jellyfish / I’ve seen more guts in eleven year old kids.” Jesse Lacey’s lyrics are art unto themselves, and…