Amputechture - The Mars Volta

Posted : 3 years, 1 month ago at Oct 26 4:47

Oh no, it's another The Mars Volta record! I can hear the critics sharpen their knives already. Except for the EP 'Tremulant' and to some extent, their first record 'De-Loused In The Comatorium', the press has been bashing these ex-At The Drive-In boys like there's no tomorrow. And it's easy to see why they do such a thing. Songs that last almost 17 minutes, with some kind of structure somewhere in the background but mostly progressive use of guitar solos, high pitched singing and shifts in dynamics, Mars Volta records can be a pain in the ass to understand. However, for people like me who love to learn to listen to music, again and again to try and see the structure, getting familiar with the melodies how difficult it may seem, this is pure heaven. Why spend time on records with three ...Read more

Rating : 10/10

Posted : 3 years, 2 months ago at Oct 14 22:27

The sheer exhaustion that comes with the initial play of a Mars Volta album may dissaude many listeners. But for those fans who understand the message behind their music, look no further than the recent release of the bands third album, Amputecture. Bringing the energy of a live show to the studio, the Mars Volta continue to explore their talent in a genre-less field. The cohesive harmony between the guitars of Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and the voice of Cedric Bixler-Zavala brings back the excitement of De-Loused in the Comatorium with progressive and violent mood swings, challenging both themselves and the listener.

Rating : 10/10