In conclusion, we can say that this ambitious band has a beautiful work here to be proud of… The composition is 100% Final Coil and all very good. The songs were not meant just to fill the album but to last in time.” 8.9/10 – Metal Imperium (04/11/2019)
“”Those” Americans [Tool] are there, why not be inspired when you can do it, but also the fizziness from Seattle and a layer of soot released from the Midlands factories, if they are still in use. The world we left behind for others is this and much more, and above all its backbone is made up of beautiful songs… A magnificent illusion, an illusory escape. The Final Coil deserve our esteem.” – Ver Sacrum (22/09/2019)
“…an ambitious and inspired (and inspirational) piece of work.” 9/10 – Powerplay Magazine (#220)
“Vocals and music are constantly in balance. Moreover, melody and rhythm form a continuous unity.” 86/100 Esther’s Rock Blog (12/08/2019)
“Good melody and disturbing atmosphere” 7/10 – MetalBrothers.es (08/08/2019)
“A very engaging sound, poured out with finesse and aplomb, never rushed, and never less than tonally perfect.” A- Slow Dragon Music (01/08/2019)
“Lyrically, the story being told is both intimately personal and yet universally relevant and affecting. The sheer breadth of sound, the depth of the emotions captured, the free-flowing creativity make this album utterly captivating and a wonderful achievement” – Metal 1on1 (15/07/2019)
“Listen to it when you’re happy, when you’re sad, when you’re confused about life, when you’re angry at the world around you, when you’re melancholy, when you’re at home, when you’re at work, on your commute, you get the idea. Consume it slowly over time and digest it thoroughly. I pretty much guarantee you that it’ll hit and resonate differently depending on your mood thanks to the many, many layers within…” – SonicAbuse (14/07/2019)
“The world we left behind for others”, is an excellent album, produced and arranged with great detail and played with skill by Final coil…” 78/100 – Insane Voices Labirynth.it (06/07/2019)
“…just as imaginative and thought-provoking as ‘POM’… The production’s as flawless as I’ve come to expect from FC and the depth of focus on channeling of emotion’s superb.” 9/10 – Rock Queen Reviews (31/06/2019)
“The mix of post rock, prog with grunge is very successful. The musical talent and production are of an excellent level. Recommended of the month.” – Musika (31/06/2019)
“…intimate arrangements, many counterpoints and a journey… that holds the listener” 8.5/10 – Blog Arte Metal (30/06/19)
“You can immediately tell that The World We Left Behind For Others is an immersive listen… Final Coil are something rather special” – Games, Brrraaains & A Headbanging Life (18/06/2019)
“I’m extremely proud that bands like this exist in the UK, because Final Coil proves the sheer diversity that we have on our tiny island. This album is great and even if you don’t like the more extreme edges of metal and rock, this is a record that you should dedicate your time to.” – This Noise Is Ours (17/06/2019)
“”A thought provoking but enjoyable piece which without a doubt will interest fans of the more tuneful side of the Progressive rock genre…” – Rock Media UK (09/06/2018)
“With elements of TOOL, LEPROUS, DREAM THEATER among others, there is some real talent on display here…” 7/10 – Metal Temple (05/06/2019)
“Clearly influenced by bands like Alice In Chains and Mad Season (this is clearly noticeable through riffs and the placement of the voice), in addition to the post-grunge they practice, Final Coil also end up incorporating elements of post-rock and some prog.” – Metal Hammer Portugal (05/06/2019)
“The World We Left Behind For Others” is music for dreamers, for people who stay up to 3 a.m. , just to feel the mild night breeze on their skin.” – The Void Journal (26/05/2019)
“…undoubtedly a rewarding, if at times harrowing, journey.” 3.5/5 – Sea Of Tranquility*2 (19/05/2019)
“a sprawling antiwar, socially conscious lyrical concept recalling motion pictures such as “4th Of July”, “The Deer Hunter” or, especially, “Jacob’s Ladder”” 4/6 –Eternal Terror (17/05/2017)
“Finally an album that gives catharsis! That’s what I thought when I finished listening to the newest output from England’s prog heads Final Coil. It’s like a rollercoaster ride to a inner fight between good and bad. Happily at the end you’ll feel fine and refilled with new energy to move on with your own life.” – Metal Underdogs (16/05/2019)
“It is a really quite album that may send you into the mood you are at the moment and may stick to your mind. This is an imaginary Trip.” 98/100 – The Metal Mag (15/05/2019)
“…a gripping, exciting, catchy rock record with a flair for the dramatic and an air of unpredictability.” – Oceans Ablaze (08/05/2019)
“…it needs to be heard to be believed. Congratulations Final Coil. An absolute pearler of an album.” 5/5 – Planet Mosh (06/05/2019)
“…a conceptual work that is like an island in this sea of bland and easily disposable launches.” 10/10 – Necromance Digital Magazine (06/05/2019)
“In the category of alternative albums with nuances of prog. rock, it will fit into the best of the year!” – Rock Vibrations (05/05/2019)
“Despite its duration (almost one hour) we recommend listening to it from beginning to end without interruption. Then you will realize the impact of which I speak.” 9/10 – World Of Metal #28 (04/05/2019)
“An album that requires multiple listening sessions to truly appreciate its complexity, it is a great addition not only to their discography, but to the progressive metal catalogue as well.” 8.5/10 – Lyrical Spell Magazine (28/04/2019)
“As a whole album this is very easy to listen to the release is VERY professionally recorded and sonically, it sounds amazing…” – Metal Mixtape (26/04/2019)
“That the British Final Coil had proven to have still untapped potential was taken for granted after listening to ‘Persistence of Memory’, but perhaps we never thought we would find ourselves with an album of this magnitude already…” 8.7/10 – Metal Eyes IYEzine (20/04/2019)
“Very much akin to Tool crossed with Alice in Chains, arguably with a bit of Soundgarden to the riffing as well…” – Third Eye Cinema (16/04/2019)
“Darker, angrier and heavier than it’s predecessor, this is an almost perfect follow up, building on everything that the debut got right and moulding it to perfection.” 9/10 – Phoenix Rising (13/04/2019)
“Words cannot do justice just how good I think this is!” 9/10 – Metallum Sub Terra (11/04/2019)
“Beautifully constructed music…They have a great sound, a very haunting and melodic sound that progressive music is known for.” 8.5/10 – Between The Lines Media (11/04/2019)
“The World We Left has a lot going for it. There’s a collection of cool moods and textures to be found here… their blend of minimalist riffs and haunting harmonies really shine, as does the production and mix.” 3/5 – Angry Metal Guy (10/04/2019)
“You allow it to soak into every fibre of your being and take its hold.” 4.5/5 – Inside The Setlist Media (08/04/2019)
“Final Coil are back with their new album to show that regardless of the labels, they are an out and out outstanding band…” – The Median Man (07/04/2019)
“With no distractions, totally slide into the music….” – Agent Cowboy (07/04/2019)
“…if you like your prog with a much more alternative, brooding style that can’t be listened to on shuffle (as you’ll lose the ‘feel’) then Final Coil could be the band for you to listen too while the new Tool album is still in gestation.” 8/10 – Musipedia Of Metal (03/04/2019)
“This is a head on collision of grunge meets Floyd and it is pure fucking brilliance!! One of the best albums I’ve heard this year!!” – Trike’s Trax (2/04/2019)
“I’d recommend it to fans of grunge, prog and atmospheric acts across the globe…” 6/10 – The Grim Tower (30/03/2019)
“This is the bands second album and, on the whole, a very good one, showing the band’s natural progression.” 9/10 – Independent Music Showcase (29/03/2019)
“Their style is unique but familiar sounding like Black Sabbath or Tool with harmony vocals…” 3/5 – Sea Of Tranquility (22/03/2019)
“An utterly immersive album…” 4.5/6 – Zero Tolerance Magazine Issue 90
“The vocals are what pulled it all together , you can tell they spent some time writing this music to make sure every aspect was perfect and in its own realm…” – Locals That Slap
“…environmental, atmospheric and a mix of styles between Ambient, Sludge and Post Metal with the influence of bands like Pelican – it sounds melancholy.” 7/10 – Metal Brothers (n/d)