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View Poll Results: Rate And Discuss Octahedron by The Mars Volta
Excellent 8 23.53%
Very Good 13 38.24%
Average 9 26.47%
Poor 2 5.88%
Awful 2 5.88%
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Old 06-14-2009, 08:40 PM   #11 (permalink)
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About two weeks ago Bro.
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Old 06-14-2009, 09:25 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Old 06-15-2009, 10:54 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I voted average, I agree with wayfarer. I don't think the more subdued sound fits them as well, it sounds a little lazy if anything. Overall the album is still decent and I enjoyed it, but their other work feels far better.
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Old 06-15-2009, 11:26 PM   #14 (permalink)
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It's a far more subdued album, which also means a lot of the instrumentation comes out clearer. It's far more instant, and cedrics vocals feel really relaxed and natural. You can also hear Ikey which is awesome becuase he's god on keyboards. It's far more relaxed, and as such should be listened to when you want to relax.
Actually, that's very good to hear. I'm glad I pressed you for more details. Their typical chaos began to sound redundant and at times, I heard no creative motive behind what I heard. I enjoy musicians that are aware of their sound, yet still explore outside of their comfort zone.
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Old 06-16-2009, 08:07 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Check The Mars Volta thread, theres a link in there a few pages back.
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Old 06-16-2009, 11:24 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Who's the tool that voted awful?
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Old 06-16-2009, 04:35 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Old 06-16-2009, 04:41 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Old 06-17-2009, 11:03 PM   #20 (permalink)
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This album I think lacks what was originally unique to The Mars Volta... but I am enjoying the more subdued sound. I don't know if the instrumentation comes out clearer than the other albums, but it's definitely less chaotic.
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