The Mars Volta

Tenth Chaffinch wrote: As a matter of fact I find that The Mars Volta is really just Emo music that has been souped up with annoying electronics, obnoxiously fast riffs that have no real theoretical basis, and an attempt at complex composition ending in cacophonous, out of place, and awkward movements from one part of the song to the next.

Stupid arguments. Just ignore the radical opposing view that you have. I love the Mars Volta's new and innovative (breath of fresh air) progressive music. I know that their lyrics are not nonsensicle (their albums are actually very symbolic.) "Tenth..." can think what he wants and that's fine. It doesn't change me from completely disagreeing.

so.....confused.... need...SLEEP....

* hugs Tenth Chaffinch* wait a minute...you just said we played into his hands *not arguing that one* but called him ignorant in the same sentence.....do YOU want to fight?!?!? *takes out switchblade*

Oh I agree, Sinfields lyrics were always thematic, I'm reffering more to the Wetton/Bruford era, when in fact live recordings have different sometimes absolutely ludicrous lyrics.

Tenth Chaffinch wrote: Their lyrics arent emo. Their lyrics are just nonsensical space fillers added so that the music can have vocals. It's pretty common in music, even King Crimson did it. And believe me, I take a lot of time before I develop an opinion of a groups music. I have listened to a lot of their material and can probably name 10 of their songs that I've heard off hand. It simply strikes me as mediocre, I find it progressive for Emo music but not for Rock in any way.

I don't know much of the lyrics of KC from the 80's onward, but the Sinfield era and even the Wetton have very siginificant and meaningful lyrics. Sure they don't sound coherent at first listen but you have to know the background to understand them.

And as for TMV. Frances the mute is a concept album and I'm pretty sure that they aren't "nonsensical space fillers". You can check on one of the threads that the user named "Lindsay Lohan" made about the interpretation of some lyrics and the story.

Yes, forget this thread.

I think it's time to close this thread .

Meddler wrote: Ghandi 2 wrote: Tenth Chaffinch wrote: thats right all of you gang up on me. nancyboys travel in pack I've heard Your intelligence overwhelms me. Your exquisite use of a varied and deep vocabulary is incredibly, not to mention your incredible grasp on grammar and punctuation. Truly, my good sir, thou art Shakespeare reincarnated.   Or maybe you're just another troll. Does making other people angry make you feel important? Ghandi 2, as you can see, we're trying to END this.

Tenth Chaffinch wrote: heyitsthatguy wrote: ....sorry....not thinking straight....again see "tired" comment....but my point is that I'm not insulting you or trying to be defensive of a group that I like just because you attacked them, I'll admit that TMV definitely are easy to attack. Just don't stoop to stupid immature comparisons like i hypocritically did.   you admitted it. i respect you. no sarcasm. lets just end this on this note:   Tenth Chaffinch does not enjoy the music or artistic expressions of The Mars Volta   End of argument, end of hostility.

Thank you very much, this is finally over. Now lets all go back to listening to our respective prog bands....btw animals is my favorite Pink floyd album too