A band that originated in Texas from post-punk At the Drive In, (also a great band), and decided to reform to develop numerous concept albums. The first, being
De-Loused in the Comatorium (the story of a past band member Julio Venegas who commited
suicide), is a masterpiece, blending
Latin roots (some members are hispanic), trademark post-punk rock riffs,
jazzy interludes, progressive and experimental synthesization and much more to create a
deep, emotion-filled record. Their recent release, Frances the Mute, is just as legendary, yet focuses more on the song length and digital paraphernalia rather than conventional song-structure. And for the Mars Volta, this is definetely a good thing.
The Mars Volta are
indeed a
special group of musicians. Their cd booklets are strewn with philosophical and aesthetically stimulating images and words, fueling their contemplative
sound. They cross many boundaries and break the barrier between conformity and musical subconsciousness. They are madly orginal and insanely creative.
