It's a real shame that AFI have gotten so much hate, but if closed-minded ignoramuses want to stereotype them as "sell-out emo" or whatever, and ignore great albums like this, then so be it. I've listened to hundreds and hundreds of albums from all different genres, and this one is still one of my top five favorite albums of all time. I don't love this because it's hardcore punk or whatever: genre doesn't matter. It's just an incredible album all-around. It's fast-paced, aggressive, emotional, and sentimental. From the pummeling, brief-but-abrasive intro "Initiation" to the beautiful, shimmering closer "Morningstar," this is truly an experience like no other. The LP version comes in all different colors - my copy is pale tannish-copper colored marble vinyl with flecks of many other colors. Plus, there's the non-CD track "Dream of Waking" between "Story at Three" and "The Days of The Phoenix" (though the CD's hidden track "Battled" isn't here.)

Excellent work, AFI. 5-star reviews get thrown around a lot, but this seriously deserves it.

It came as a Marble (grey) vinyl which was a surprise. The album itself is one of AFI's best. This is not a conventional punk record so people will naturally dislike it but I like the diverse punk/goth (lyrics) direction.

cool album, has a vinyl only track, dream of waking. my vinyl came on a very dark grey, almost black vinyl, with white splatters.

This album is just amazing! It is even better because this album is only limited to 300 copies, depending on what color vinyl you have. A very good investment on this record, definitely one of my favorite albums of all time.

grayish vinyl. good tunes, the vinyl only track is really good. its also available on the compolation "punkzilla". plays good enough for me, but i also have it on cd.

BEST BAND EVER....Afi is great, has always been, and always will be, no matter what anyone says..this is one of thier best albums.

This album is pretty decent, although I don't like it as much as "Black Sails." The sound quality on this record is excellent; like one reviewer said, it's noticeably better than on the CD. Dream of Waking is a cool song, and the colored vinyl is fun to look at. Unfortunately, this LP does not have the secret song at the end of the CD version.

this record is awesome, i think only black sails is better. the extra song on this record is cool. this records sound quality is much better than the cd. i listened to the cd 1000 times and i was supprised at the difference in the record!

let me just say if you dont like AFI you should just ly down and die because they are the best band ever. and if you dont like there old stuff your just plain retarded because every album is perfect. I cant say any of their cds is best its just what kind of music you feel like listening to. if your in the mood for something like thrice,rise against,break the silence who you should also check out theyre awesome.you need this cd or you will miss out on one of the best cds your ears will ever swallow.if you like this buy black sails in sunset its just as good i dont care what anybody says BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BYE BYE

What could be better than my favorite album by my favorite band on the best sounding format around? The vinyl record includes a special vinyl-only bonus track, "Dream of Waking," that you don't want to miss out on. Buy this now.