The Mars Volta

[tweakmm]

How are they so good? I mean Jesus, De-loused in the Comatorium is nothing short of pure musical genius. That album has quickly risen the ranks of my favorite albums to the number 2 spot right behind OK Computer and Dark Side of the Moon, both tied for first place.

If you have no idea who The Mars Volta is I highly recomend that you check out their album.
You're welcome.
You can thank me later.

 

[Buickbeast]

They are awesome!! Listening to At The Drive In right now.

 

[UnatcoAgent]

If you like those songs tweak, get the album. I bought it based off of those 2 songs alone, and have listened to the CD more times than probably any other.

 

[Buickbeast]

Most of the people I let listen to the album are really turned off by the music. I guess it's just not "Pop" enough. But I will say it takes a while to get used to.

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: Sabot
If you like those songs tweak, get the album. I bought it based off of those 2 songs alone, and have listened to the CD more times than probably any other.

I am talking about the album. What two songs are you talking about?

I feel compelled to listen to it daily to get my Mars Volta fix.

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: Buickbeast
Most of the people I let listen to the album are really turned off by the music. I guess it's just not "Pop" enough. By I will say it takes a while to get used to.

Yup, I've noticed that too, I think they find it too chaotic, it really takes a few listens to see the order of the chaos.

 

[Buickbeast]

Originally posted by: tweakmm

Originally posted by: Buickbeast
Most of the people I let listen to the album are really turned off by the music. I guess it's just not "Pop" enough. By I will say it takes a while to get used to.

Yup, I've noticed that too, I think they find it too chaotic, it really takes a few listens to see the order of the chaos.

yeap, but it's genius. Have you heard of Tomahawk? Mike Patton from Faith No More is the lead singer. It falls into the same style and is great music.

 

[Buickbeast]

Tweak, I have a live Mars Volta DVD that I could send to you. They are one of those bands that I prefer to listen to live.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Buickbeast
Tweak, I have a live Mars Volta DVD that I could send to you. They are one of those bands that I prefer to listen to live.

Wow, I'd like to see that.

I've had their latest album for a few months now. I love it!

 

[Buickbeast]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Buickbeast
Tweak, I have a live Mars Volta DVD that I could send to you. They are one of those bands that I prefer to listen to live.

Wow, I'd like to see that.

I've had their latest album for a few months now. I love it!

enable you pm's or shoot me an email.

 

[Ns1]

*flame suit on*


sparta > TMV

 

[Buickbeast]

Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
*flame suit on*


sparta > TMV

Why cause your music has to be trendy? j/k

I like the newest Sparta cd but it's not even on the same level musicly as TMV. It seems Sparta just wanted to play "radio hits".

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: Buickbeast

Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
*flame suit on*


sparta > TMV

Why cause your music has to be trendy? j/k I like the newest Sparta cd but it's not even on the same level musicly as TMV. It seems Sparta just wanted to play "radio hits".

i bought the TMV way before i got the sparta tv and i thought it was just way too uh chaotic. i can only stnad so much of his screaming before i have to put in another cd.

and just for reference DsoTM is the best album of all time, and currently i'm addicted to Tool

i had my radiohead phase =P

 

[GiggityGiggity]

You guys have to be kidding. Their televators song isn't too bad, from the ablum at least. But when I heard them live opening for A Perfect Circle, I was wondering how the hell they broke a record deal at all. All of thier songs sound identical, and they are friggen goofy on stage, and not entertaining-goffy. Just plain WTH are you doing on stage goofy. They are the reason I don't buy albums without downloading first.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: GiggityGiggity
You guys have to be kidding. Their televators song isn't too bad, from the ablum at least. But when I heard them live opening for A Perfect Circle, I was wondering how the hell they broke a record deal at all. All of thier songs sound identical, and they are friggen goofy on stage, and not entertaining-goffy. Just plain WTH are you doing on stage goofy. They are the reason I don't buy albums without downloading first.

i have also heard that tmv sucked live

 

[Chaotic42]

What kind of music is this?

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
What kind of music is this?

prog rock?

 

[Buickbeast]

Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
What kind of music is this?

prog rock?

yeah

 

[PrelateBishop]

You guys have no idea how funny I think this thread is. I saw Mars Volta live when they opened for A Perfect Circle in Denver, CO. I honestly wish I had been born deaf once they took the stage. It was so painful to watch that after several songs I went and stood out in the concession area until it was over. Obviously music is completely subjective, but IMHO these guys are truly awful.

 

[Platypus]

they're an alright band, I don't see what all the hype is about but they are terrible live, I can attest to that as well.

 

[HardcoreRobot]

i saw tomahawk open for Tool in austin. i thought they sucked hardcore. just mho

 

[Buickbeast]

Originally posted by: GiggityGiggity
You guys have to be kidding. Their televators song isn't too bad, from the ablum at least. But when I heard them live opening for A Perfect Circle, I was wondering how the hell they broke a record deal at all. All of thier songs sound identical, and they are friggen goofy on stage, and not entertaining-goffy. Just plain WTH are you doing on stage goofy. They are the reason I don't buy albums without downloading first.

Well if they played mainly the new CD, I could see how you think it sounds the same. The whole album is about one thing, someone they knew or that was in a band tried to commit suicide. He was in a coma for awhile and they wrote the album about what he "might" of beening thinking/feeling. What sucks is apperantly the guy got out of the coma only to shoot himself soon after

 

[clamum]

Originally posted by: Buickbeast

Originally posted by: GiggityGiggity
You guys have to be kidding. Their televators song isn't too bad, from the ablum at least. But when I heard them live opening for A Perfect Circle, I was wondering how the hell they broke a record deal at all. All of thier songs sound identical, and they are friggen goofy on stage, and not entertaining-goffy. Just plain WTH are you doing on stage goofy. They are the reason I don't buy albums without downloading first.

Well if they played mainly the new CD, I could see how you think it sounds the same. The whole album is about one thing, someone they knew or that was in a band tried to commit suicide. He was in a coma for awhile and they wrote the album about what he "might" of beening thinking/feeling. What sucks is apperantly the guy got out of the coma only to shoot himself soon after

Yeah it was based on a guy they knew... IIRC "De-Loused" is about someone who is in a coma from morphine and at the end he can wake up be decides not too.. Check out their website for more info.

 

[UglyCasanova]

Originally posted by: Buickbeast
They are awesome!! Listening to At The Drive In right now.

I likes At the Drive in, but The Mars Volta makes my ears bleed.

 

[Buickbeast]

For anyone curious, I made a small sample of The Mar Volta. This is just a live recording of a concert so there should be no issues with copyright.

Please right click adn save! Video