The Mars Volta - BLOODY-DISGUSTING

black coffee · 05-14-2009, 02:01 PM

I've searched for an already existing thread, but could only find threads for seperate albums...so here it is *cough* shameless BD Music Draft self-promotion *cough*;

The MARS VOLTA appreciation thread.

I love these guys and none of their albums have let me down yet. They're a band who always manages to push the envelope and each album they put out sounds fresh and original.

I'm seeing them live for the first time this summer. Really stoked about that.

Other news, they have a new album out June 23st called "Octahedron" and here's the first single "Cotopaxi" http://rapidshare.com/files/23178753..._-2009-DV8.rar

So yeah, discuss the band, favorite albums, live experiences, etc.

Tool Shed · 05-14-2009, 02:07 PM

I only really like De-Loused in the Comatorium. Nothing on the other albums really catches me so I can take or leave 'em. It's pretty good music to listen to when you're partying with friends but I can't listen to the other stuff outside of that environment.

I should probably give the other albums another chance but at the moment, I don't really have any desire.

Erik Tarka is my favorite song.

black coffee · 05-14-2009, 02:13 PM

Definitely give their newest album, The Bedlam In Goliath, a try. It's my favorite album from them. Mindblowing from start to finish.

The Revelator · 05-14-2009, 02:33 PM

my favorite album is Frances the Mute... than again it was my first Mars Volta album

Bedlam is fantastic as is De-Loused

Jack the Pin · 05-14-2009, 02:33 PM

Great band who have zero interest in being popular. De-loused was the best album that King Crimson didn't record, and from there it's just been a steady movement toward some extremely abstract musicall ideal. They're a real challange, but well worth the listen because the music is always fresh and breathtaking even under repeat listenings.

Omar's second solo foray for '09 is out, and rumors have it that the MV are releasing a mostly acoustic record in June.

The Revelator · 05-14-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack the Pin

They're a real challange,

exactly... that's why i love prog rock so much

black coffee · 05-14-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack the Pin

De-loused was the best album that King Crimson didn't record,

Haha, well said

mmhersh · 05-15-2009, 01:16 PM

Hate them and their arrogant quasi-art. Go ahead, take your shots.

SaoCole · 05-15-2009, 01:25 PM

Their material is really hit or miss for me. As sad as it sounds, I enjoy their more conventional stuff (such as "The Widow" in The Bedlam in Goliath).

black coffee · 05-15-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmhersh

Hate them and their arrogant quasi-art. Go ahead, take your shots.

Arrogant? Quasi-art?

Come on. That's just dumb. They're are some of the best musicians working today. Have you even listened to their albums?

05-14-2009, 02:01 PM	#1
black coffee It... Won't... Die... black coffee has no status. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Paddy's Pub Posts: 13,436	The Mars Volta I've searched for an already existing thread, but could only find threads for seperate albums...so here it is cough shameless BD Music Draft self-promotion cough; The MARS VOLTA appreciation thread. I love these guys and none of their albums have let me down yet. They're a band who always manages to push the envelope and each album they put out sounds fresh and original. I'm seeing them live for the first time this summer. Really stoked about that. Other news, they have a new album out June 23st called "Octahedron" and here's the first single "Cotopaxi" http://rapidshare.com/files/23178753..._-2009-DV8.rar So yeah, discuss the band, favorite albums, live experiences, etc. __________________ Last.fm DVD's Last edited by black coffee; 03-19-2012 at 09:50 AM.

05-14-2009, 02:07 PM	#2
Tool Shed I Ban People Tool Shed is swimming. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ω (San Francisco) Posts: 15,091	I only really like De-Loused in the Comatorium. Nothing on the other albums really catches me so I can take or leave 'em. It's pretty good music to listen to when you're partying with friends but I can't listen to the other stuff outside of that environment. I should probably give the other albums another chance but at the moment, I don't really have any desire. Erik Tarka is my favorite song. __________________

05-14-2009, 02:13 PM	#3
black coffee It... Won't... Die... black coffee has no status. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Paddy's Pub Posts: 13,436	Definitely give their newest album, The Bedlam In Goliath, a try. It's my favorite album from them. Mindblowing from start to finish. __________________ Last.fm DVD's

05-14-2009, 02:33 PM	#4
The Revelator Extrasolar Administrator The Revelator is DOGGGG WILL HUNT! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: outside the wall Posts: 9,033	my favorite album is Frances the Mute... than again it was my first Mars Volta album Bedlam is fantastic as is De-Loused __________________ 2013 BD Song Draft 1. Secret Machines - First Wave Intact 2. Queens of the Stone Age - You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar but I Feel Like a Millionaire 3. Gekirin - Fish Story

05-14-2009, 02:33 PM	#5
Jack the Pin I Eat Brains! Jack the Pin is betting his ennui will edge out his angst in a 100 meter sprint Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pouring treacle in the mad king's ear Posts: 7,125	Great band who have zero interest in being popular. De-loused was the best album that King Crimson didn't record, and from there it's just been a steady movement toward some extremely abstract musicall ideal. They're a real challange, but well worth the listen because the music is always fresh and breathtaking even under repeat listenings. Omar's second solo foray for '09 is out, and rumors have it that the MV are releasing a mostly acoustic record in June. __________________

05-15-2009, 01:16 PM	#8
mmhersh Fresh Kill mmhersh has no status. Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 232	Hate them and their arrogant quasi-art. Go ahead, take your shots. __________________ Check out my horror blog: http://www.noroominhell.com

05-15-2009, 01:25 PM	#9
SaoCole Rotting Corpse SaoCole is n't Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,734	Their material is really hit or miss for me. As sad as it sounds, I enjoy their more conventional stuff (such as "The Widow" in The Bedlam in Goliath). __________________ Cat in the Brain: *** Jack Brooks Monster Slayer: *** Into the Wild: **** Observe and Report: ** Vampyr (1931): ****

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