The song features the characters Claudio and Al the Killer, and is part of the sci-fi saga that is present in almost all of the band's songs. In contrast to other songs on the album, "A Favor House Atlantic" has been described as a "fairly straightforward [slice] of emo".[1]Vulture.com described the song as a Trojan Horse of invading emo disguised as pop music.[5]
Variety ranked it as one of the best emo songs of all time in 2022.[8]
Music video
There are two versions of the music video of the song. The first, directed by Christian Winters, revolves around the band in a bar, attempting to pick up women. Meanwhile, an alternate version of the band performs the song on the stage. This version could be considered an "80s" version of the band as they wear typical 80s rock style attire such as headbands and tight clothes.
The video's humor is very tongue-in-cheek featuring antics such as drummer Josh Eppard attempting to look up girls' dresses, bassist Michael Todd in a drunken stupor soliciting the services of a drag queen, and the band insulting itself.
The second version is an animated video, telling a story from the Amory Wars. Rather than being about Claudio and Al the Killer, however, it is about Coheed and Cambria as teenagers.
Track listing
No.
Title
Length
1.
"A Favor House Atlantic" (radio edit)
3:34
2.
"Devil in Jersey City" (live)
4:47
3.
"Delerium Trigger" (live)
5:16
4.
"The Crowing" (live)
4:24
5.
"A Favor House Atlantic" (music video; enhanced content)
