FRANCES THE MUTE

The first time I heard about the Mars Volta was when I heard the widow on TV instantly wanting to hear more. At first the widow made me think the album would be a standard rock album. Though like the mars volta have said, "its like a trailer to a movie". A long while after the album was released I bought it. I listened to to the first four tracks. I had never listened to music like this, but I loved it. this music may take some getting used to (if you have never heard music like this) and patience but it is very good. Cedric's lyrics are amazing, very sci fi-ish in a haunting way. These songs made you wonder what they were about and thats another part of why the album was appealing. While some poeple may think the ambient noises are irritating, I found them a intense build up before each song. Omar is a very talented guitar player, finding that he produced the songs with little music theory knowledge is another thing. It shows how attentively and intelligently the album was made. Great album if you're open to anything new!

Cygnus... Vismund Cygnus: great accoustic guitar intro and cedric's haunting vocals are captivating.

The Widow: ITs a good song, but not the best on the album. props on guitar once again

L'Via L'Viaquez: intense build up to song, love the latin flavor added in there.

Mirnada that Ghost isn't Holy Anymore: Cedric's voice is a bit "Ehh"? GReat instramentals (the lovely trumpet)

Cassandra Gemmini: Awesome lyrics, best dynamics and effects in Cedric's voice here.