The Mars Volta Frances the Mute
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sniper
September 9th 2010


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Idk, I don't think it's fair to call it filler, just because it doesn't have traditional instrumentation or instrumentation at all doesn't mean it's not music. It's inseparable from the "song" parts I think. Makes the album so much more immersive. Pretty much the ambient sections coupled with the amazing prog-wank and songwriting make this my favorite Volta.

Zanders
September 9th 2010


709 Comments


If they had cut that stuff, they could have had enough room to include the track "Frances the Mute"

acorncheese
September 9th 2010


7139 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

I was fortunate enough to see them on their Frances tour, opening for System. Watched the Volta in awe, skipped out after so as to not have to sit through SOAD. Their faggot fans were ripping on TMV the entire time. It was making me furious. Setlist was Cygnus, L'via, The Widow and Drunkship (awesome 30 minute jammed out Drunkship). Saw them again in 2008 on their Bedlam tour. They played for over two hours. Best show I've ever been to.

sniper
September 9th 2010


19075 Comments


I've heard lots of different things about the TMV live experience. I'm pretty certain I would enjoy it though. I mean srsly YES A MARS VOLTA GUITAR SOLO

Ire
September 9th 2010


41944 Comments


I hear that Cedric is really off sometimes.

i still want to see them live omfg omfg omfg

acorncheese
September 9th 2010


7139 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Dude, if you ever have the chance to see them live - fucking do it. They floored me both times I saw them. That Bedlam show was just out of this world. They played so many good songs.

sniper
September 9th 2010


19075 Comments


From bootlegs I've heard, Cedric sounds generally awful on songs from this and Deloused, and awesome on everything post-Amputechture.

sniper
September 9th 2010


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But I wouldn't be there to see Cedric tbqh.

Ire
September 9th 2010


41944 Comments


fuck yeah i'll see them live


Volta is my favorite band

sniper
September 9th 2010


19075 Comments


I like ATD-I better but if it has Omar and Cedric it rules so w/e.

acorncheese
September 9th 2010


7139 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

They opened with fucking Roulette Dares the second time I saw them. Best moment of my life.

Insurrection
September 9th 2010


24856 Comments


I'm guessing this is worth checking out.

Ire
September 9th 2010


41944 Comments


tbh if Omar's solo band came i would shit myself.

i'll see anything cedric/omar related

that becomes obvious when you see my vinyl collection

AnotherBrick
September 9th 2010


9812 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

they are fucking outstanding live

Ire
September 9th 2010


41944 Comments


lucky

sniper
September 9th 2010


19075 Comments


I'M SEEING OMAR IN A FEW WEEKS you should check if he'll be near you, he's in CA.

acorncheese
September 9th 2010


7139 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Wherever you live, I'm sure they'll hit it up on their tour for LP6.

sniper
September 9th 2010


19075 Comments


Lol, Insurrection the lowest rating on the last page was a 4.5 what do you think?

Curse.
September 9th 2010


8079 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Album's not that good

sniper
September 9th 2010


19075 Comments


Neither are you, shithead.



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