Coda Nova – Fable

Atlanta-based four-piece progressive rock band, Coda Nova, have released their third single, Fable.

With drums that lean toward heavy metal, hooks that remind me of My Chemical Romance (in the early days!), electric guitar that screams straight from the 1980s, and vocals that echo Placebo, Coda Nova is an authentic mash up of all things rock to create a distinct sound of their own.

This eight-minute track bends all the ‘rules’ of modern three-minute tracks, which in itself sets this band apart. This step off of the beaten track reminds me of the forward-thinking Pink Floyd.

“Say what you will, this fable’s in decline.”

– Coda Nova

Fable speeds up and slows down like waves of emotion as the story builds momentum. A brave and progressive song structure against poetic lyrics woven between classic rock riffs makes this single memorable.

“Feel that elation
That pull of greed
Exaggeration of things we need
What is left to fill
But all the minds we see
are just left for guessing”

– Coda Nova

My only wish is that they’d crank up the bass guitar a little, as the song sounds a bit thin at times with the lead guitar taking centre stage without a much-needed heartbeat.

Listen to Fable on Spotify, Bandcamp, Soundcloud or Amazon today, and let us know what you think in the comments below!

This is a paid review.