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Points: 24429 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 17 2006 at 04:42
I bought it yesterday and now I'm listening to it for the second time (yesterday I had a rough day, and it was not the best moment for me to appreciate it). What I noticed first is that it sounds much slower, almost reflective, in comparison to the sheer energy levels of "De-loused.." and the unbridled sonic madness of FtM. That said, it'll probably be harder to get into than both its predecessors - though its quality shows clearly even from a superficial listen.
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Points: 1230 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 17 2006 at 23:05
Incredible album. Two small complaints though - too much Frusciante! He's a good guitarist and all, but it needs more Omar. Also, the production really bugs me, all the instruments sound crisp and audible except for the drums- which are amazing, but they seem to get buried underneath all the other instruments. Aside from those two gripes i feel this album is *almost* as good as Deloused. "tetragrammaton" knocks me on my arse every time!
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Points: 11682 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 18 2006 at 20:54
Tetramegameccagreatness!!!
See I had to invent a word for it LOL


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Points: 2771 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 21 2006 at 08:51
Am listening to it for the fourth time in the 36 hours since I got my hands on it ... some great new songs to add to the already impressive catalogue ... Vermicide, Viscera Eyes, Tetragrammaton all awesome ... nothing really weak ... I still want them to do more ... but I'm very satisfied with this for now
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Points: 1864 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 21 2006 at 10:39
I've only listened all the way through once thus far, so I'm still forming an opinion...

but my initial impression was that the first 2 tracks seem somewhat forced to me. From track 3 on, I started hearing TMV that I know and love.
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Points: 21206 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 21 2006 at 10:53
I think it's their best album. It's less noisy and chaotic, and more musical. Even those who don't like the previous albums should definitely listen to it!
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Points: 10063 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 21 2006 at 11:02
This album did it for me! TMV finally pulled me to appreciate their music!Thumbs Up
I completely agree with what  Mike said. 
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Points: 1655 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 21 2006 at 11:10
i like deloused better

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back from the dead, i will begin posting reviews again and musing through the forums
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Points: 92 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 22 2006 at 17:07
It is weird how different all three albums are, but amputechture is a huge step from frances.  I still like Deloused better, but that could change with a few more listens.
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Points: 10964 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 23 2006 at 04:41
best songs
 
Tetragrammaton
Meccamputechture
Viscera Eyes
Day of the Baphomets
 
but the entire albums is excellent Big smile
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Points: 46833 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 23 2006 at 22:47
have listened to it two or three times now....  and loving it... much more than the previous one I had....  
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Points: 28057 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 23 2006 at 22:48
So will I be the only person on the entire ste giving it a 1, then? Wink
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Points: 36028 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 24 2006 at 00:39
I can't shake the feeling that The Mars Volta's releases are some kind of cruel joke on the consumer.  Every time you buy a Mars Volta album, Cedric and Omar laugh all the way to the bank.  Kaching!

There is such a huge amount of acclaim and scorn -- love and disgust.  Perhaps they're either musically brilliant, or brilliant tricksters/ poseurs.  Much as I may, almost, enjoy their music, I can't help but feel that I'm being conned. 

I wanted to hear what others heard in Aputechture, and came very close, but every time I came anywhere close to liking it, my good taste rebelled, and apparently common sense prevailed.

I know that I listen to them more I might well start liking them, and that scares me.

Is it more artsy or fartsy? I know this is cynical, but might they one day proclaim that it was all just a joke?
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Points: 28427 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 24 2006 at 00:58
^Good thing you haven't heard Beefheart.
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Points: 36028 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 24 2006 at 01:08
Originally posted by The Miracle The Miracle wrote:

^Good thing you haven't heard Beefheart.


I have, but at least I know THAT's a joke! LOL
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