DE-LOUSED IN THE COMATORIUM

What to say that hasn't already been said well by the reviews below. The Mars Volta is the thinking man/womans prog band. The Mars Volta do not waste their words, the ones they use have definate meaning to those willing to sit down and LEARN from the music as well as listen to it. This band gives new meaning to the word "passion". Emotion leaks out of every whispered note and emotional scream. To those who call the music "noisy", how dare you. Turn up any music and you may at some point call it noisy. I think the more appropriate term to call it would be intricate. The Mars Volta seems more like a soundscape to me. Not only do they paint stories that unfold through each song, but the sounds and noises seem to almost "paint" the scenes that flash and weave through each song. This album is full of strange harmonies that some bands would not attempt to pull off, but in these songs the dischord makes the harmony. If you are looking for a band with a world more to offer than just a catchy tune (what I like to call junkfood for the ears) The Mars Volta would be the band for you.

I won't waste time writing what's already been said.

I'll just say now... The Mars Volta is both enlightening, and inspiring.

-cole