The Mars Volta (LP)
The Mars Volta
Amoeba Review
After nearly a decade away, The Mars Volta return with a self-titled debut that captures all the intensity fans love, in a more stripped-down straightforward manner. OK, it’s definitely not minimalism, but the focus here is less on frenetic prog punk energy, and more on sweeping, emotion-inducing songwriting with an undertone of catharsis. The songs feel grounded yet grand, with Latin flourishes adding moments of unexpected loveliness, whether they’re rooted in funk grooves or melodies imbued with yearning. This is a really exciting, adventurous release from one of underground rock’s most consistently boundary-pushing acts.
Track Listing
Side A Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Blacklight Shine
|
The Mars Volta | 02:56 |
2.
Graveyard Love
|
The Mars Volta | 03:14 |
3.
Shore Story
|
The Mars Volta | 03:15 |
4.
Blank Condolences
|
The Mars Volta | 03:27 |
5.
Vigil
|
The Mars Volta | 03:14 |
6.
Que Dios te maldiga mi corazón
|
The Mars Volta | 01:41 |
7.
Cerulea
|
The Mars Volta | 03:45 |
Side B Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Flash Burns From Flashbacks
|
The Mars Volta | 02:39 |
2.
Palm Full of Crux
|
The Mars Volta | 03:37 |
3.
No Case Gain
|
The Mars Volta | 02:41 |
4.
Tourmaline
|
The Mars Volta | 03:35 |
5.
Equus 3
|
The Mars Volta | 04:10 |
6.
Collapsible Shoulders
|
The Mars Volta | 02:25 |
7.
The Requisition
|
The Mars Volta | 04:13 |