Welcome to the story of The Mars Volta's
De-Loused in the Comatorium. This is one of those albums it's impossible to categorize, so listen for yourself. A love letter to late musician Julio Venegas (who committed suicide by jumping onto an Interstate from an overpass in El Paso back in '96), who is the influence for the character "Cerpin Taxt" who tries to commit suicide by overdosing on morphine. Fantastic vocals, epic lengthy songs, Flea from the Chili Peppers playing on 9 of the 10 tracks (though you would never tell) and some of my favourite album designs ever are all reasons to get this album. Highlights include
This Apparatus must be Unearthed,
Inertiatic Esp and
Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of).
Track List:
1. Son et Lumiere
2. Inertiatic Esp
3. Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)
4. Tira Me a las Arañas
5. Drunkship of Lanterns
6. Eriatarka
7. Cicatriz Esp
8. This Apparatus Must Be Unearthed
9. Televators
10. Take the Veil Cerpin Taxt
My chalk outline will stalk these grounds...just as they have stalked meHere are a few more offerings from the Mars Volta. I highly suggest their entire catalog. Go pick up
Frances the Mute NOW!! I'm timing you.
The Mars Volta - ConcertinaThe Mars Volta - Cut That City
3 comments:
Agreed. Both Mars Volta albums are great, as are all the ATDI albums.
great to have u back, i reckon "roullete dares" is the most accessable but a really great musical experience. Steve (huricane85@yahoo.com)
Dag, yo. You gots good taste in music. I love me some Mars Volta. Mhmm. =]
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