The Mars Volta

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 01-27-2013, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

Some hints are in the link and quotes I posted above. Basically, it seems Omar exerted too much of his prog energy in his endless solo releases, and is now more interested in that awful-sounding Bosnian Rainbows project. He also didn't want to tour for the latest TMV album, while Cedric did and feels it's important for the group and fans.

However, I don't know that there's been any confirmation from Omar that he is on board with the break-up.

Thanks for letting me know, it just is really disappointing that Omar won't play ball for the fans. I really would have loved to have seen them live.

sidewinder · 01-29-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Slow Groove

Wow, I liked it. Nice to hear a transition from an epic progressive band to a sorta proto-punk band with a chick singer. I dig

I don't mind the style so much, in a way it's refreshing to see him not wanking. I just can't appreciate that singer.

Justthefacts · 06-13-2013, 11:30 AM

Best Mars Volta record? It's a tie between Frances The Mute and De-loused in the Comatorium. Both records seem way ahead of it's time, in terms of prog.

14232949 · 06-13-2013, 11:45 AM

I quite liked Octahedron. Although it's been so long since I listened to The Mars Volta, definitely preferred At The Drive-In

sidewinder · 06-13-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mankycaaant

I quite liked Octahedron. Although it's been so long since I listened to The Mars Volta, definitely preferred At The Drive-In

Octahedron is underrated IMO. Certainly not my favorite, but considering I've played the others so much and I'm getting old, maybe it's the one I'm most likely to reach for.

De-Loused in the Comatorium is still what I consider their best work.

Justthefacts · 06-13-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mankycaaant

I quite liked Octahedron. Although it's been so long since I listened to The Mars Volta, definitely preferred At The Drive-In

Relationship of Command will forever remain my second favorite record, but The Mars Volta has made 2 groundbreaking epic records and three really solid ones. Their last album I thought was shit. They all stopped doing heroin and cleaned up, so their creativity completely left.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 06-13-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mankycaaant

I quite liked Octahedron. Although it's been so long since I listened to The Mars Volta, definitely preferred At The Drive-In

At The Drive-In makes me feel so old! I used to play that record all the time. I just put them back on my iPod because they are the shiz.

Justthefacts · 06-14-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla

At The Drive-In makes me feel so old! I used to play that record all the time. I just put them back on my iPod because they are the shiz.

Which album?

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 06-14-2013, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Groove

Which album?

A Missing Chromosome.

Justthefacts · 06-14-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla

A Missing Chromosome.

I've only ever loved Relationship of Command, which is one of my favorite records of all time.

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14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	I quite liked Octahedron. Although it's been so long since I listened to The Mars Volta, definitely preferred At The Drive-In