V4junkie Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Downloaded it last night, listening to it now. I'll try and have a short write up by the end of the day.If you haven't heard of The Mars Volta I highly recommend them. It takes some time/effort to reveal all of the layers in one of their songs, but it's quite worth it.Yeah, Twitter post, but I want to see who else likes this band.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqVD7cxujb0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Speazy Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 I have the "Deloused..." CD, its pretty sweet, but I dunno it's not for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Deloused was my favorite for years while I was also listening to At The Drive in. Bedlam In Goliath is their most accessible since then, Frances The Mute and Amputechture are really tough to crack. In my experience, if you get them and are prepared for some weirdness and a little gratuitous jamming then you won't be able to stop listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DudeAbides Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Deloused is a good one. Any Sigur Ros fans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Isn't that the band that makes up words based on whatever fits the melody? If so I have a friend that's into them and it's pretty good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yummy_waffles Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Deloused FTW! Haven't heard the most recent stuff. Will definitely check out.Sigur Ros is one of my favs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Also check out "At the Drive In - Relationship of Command" while you're at it, old school goodness.First day impression of Octahedron- Wow, mellow. My typical draw to the Volta is the ability for the all-out-spaz-attack-melt-your-face-off-hold-still-we-know-what-we're-doing jam session. This is not so much the case here, they've come unplugged. Yes, there's still plenty of rocking moments such as "Teflon" and it's catchy chorus or "Cotopaxi" holding it's fury for less than 4 minutes, probably because the drummer's arms would otherwise fall off. From the longview this album could maybe be best described as "heartfelt." Without the frenetic pace and significantly less effects, it comes across as more sincere. I miss the lack of tension and crescendo, but this is a nice change of pace. Now I wonder if this is the beginning of a trend or if The Mars Volta is just taking a calming deep breath, readying their next battle cry.**** 4/5, it's not The Mars Volta as I know it but it is a welcome addition to the collection. I'm sure it will continue to grow on me as their other cd's have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 I came up with a better adjective: restrained. Not my preference, but the aforementioned gratuitous jamming has put many people off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 at the drive in > the mars volta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted June 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 at the drive in > the mars voltaMars Volta> At The Drive In > Everything elseThe more you listen the better it gets, I had Frances and Amputechture collecting dust on my shelf until I finally ripped them onto my iPod and REALLY listened to them. However, knowing that I will never see ATDI live makes me feel empty inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Speazy Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 So i got Frances the Mute last night at BB.Today's mission is to listen to it all at work. It shall be a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted July 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Frances is difficult to comprehend without taking it all in at once, break it down into tracks and it gets a bit confusing.Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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