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I usually enjoy the more sophisticated/metal side of the progressive spectrum, but I love bands such as the Cardigans too so I am fairly wide open to any kind of music. I have Nick Lachey - What's Left Of Me on my desktop right now if you can believe that!

So needless to say that this was my first experience with Mars Volta. It will be my last too.

Am I missing something here?

I honestly couldn't wait to shut it off. The musicianship sounds very mediocre to me as if the members of Mars Volta have just started a garage band and are trying to find their sound. The really bad over-used harmonized guitar in the beginning of the album got on my nerves FAST. The falsetto singing/yelling got on my nerves too especially in Tetra and Day Of The Baphomets.

This bands most gifted member is the drummer. He has some nice beats and he holds everything together very well, but I wouldn't say he's anything special.

I did enjoy the acoustic guitar on Asilos Magdalena. I thought it was the best song on the album, but it was an obvious departure of what this band really stands for.

How is this album rated #2 and why are there so many 5 star reviews? I'm guessing Mars Volta have a following and a devoted fanbase, because I can't hear anything on this album worthwhile of 5 stars. Masterpiece? Maybe for them but not for me.

I am rating this album 2 stars because unless you're a fan of Mars Volta already, I doubt you'll appreciate it. Collectors/fans only.

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