Author Topic: The Mars Volta Thread (the band has un-broken up) (Read 105661 times)

PetrucciFan99 · « **Reply #315 on:** January 17, 2012, 05:42:51 PM »

wikipedia quoted an interview which Cedric said the new album sounded like "future punk"

Fluffy Lothario · « **Reply #316 on:** January 17, 2012, 05:47:22 PM »

Yeah, they said a long time ago (so it may not be relevant anymore but it still might be) that the album would be an almost complete departure from their old sound. Fairly straight-forward and punkish and stuff.

Also, I have Bedlam and Octahedron. Shall I listen to both in a row?

PuffyPat · « **Reply #317 on:** January 17, 2012, 07:09:51 PM »

Is that even a question?

PuffyPat · « **Reply #318 on:** January 26, 2012, 02:58:54 PM »

After hating it for so long, I'm really into Octahedron at the moment. For the past few days I've woken up with either Teflon or Desperate Graves stuck in my head. I'm really glad I didn't just write it off because it has some spectacular moments going on.

ACID_FOX · « **Reply #319 on:** January 26, 2012, 04:42:04 PM »

It's a beautiful album. So, so underrated.

ZBomber · « **Reply #320 on:** January 26, 2012, 07:47:43 PM »

Octahedron is awesome and I won't understand the hate for it. I finally bought it a few weeks ago after only hearing select tracks from a friend (who also hated it) and it has been getting plays everyday. Sure, it is kind of like "Volta Lite", but that isn't a bad thing. The rhythms are there, the melodies are there, it is just pulled back a little bit and everything has a bit more room to breathe.

The only song that hasn't clicked with me yet is the last track. The last song on volta albums ALWAYS take me awhile to appreciate though, I think it is just because I usually arrive at the end of the album with my mind blown.

Fluffy Lothario · « **Reply #321 on:** January 26, 2012, 11:41:38 PM »

I'm probably about five or six listens into Goliath now. This is just as good as their first three. If you asked me to rank those first four albums, I don't think I could do it at all. My default answer would be Frances, because that was my first album of theirs and traditionally my favourite, but in reality, I probably like all four albums about the same. Insane consistency.

Octahedron's still only gotten two listens. I figure I'll focus on it once Bedlam takes its course. It doesn't sound terrible, but it does sound inferior to the others. Who knows, maybe it'll pick up.

PuffyPat · « **Reply #322 on:** January 28, 2012, 09:09:49 PM »

LET'S DO SOME MORE RANKING!

Teflon
Cotopaxi
Since We've Been Wrong
Desperate Graves
Luciforms
Halo of Nembutals
Copernicus
With Twilight as My Guide

theseoafs · « **Reply #323 on:** January 28, 2012, 11:35:47 PM »

Since We've Been Wrong
Copernicus
With Twilight as My Guide
Desperate Graves
Halo of Nembutals
Luciforms
Cotopaxi
Teflon

A very consistent album, now that I look at it song-by-song. Some of the vocals are just haunting and the melodies are even better than usual, on the whole. I feel like every single song could have been the single with a bit of editing. However, the highs don't reach as high as they do on Comatorium, Frances, or Goliath.

PuffyPat · « **Reply #324 on:** February 04, 2012, 12:47:55 AM »

Cedric just replied to one of my tweets. It's almost like we're best friends.

adace · « **Reply #325 on:** February 09, 2012, 12:47:35 PM »

https://thenjunderground.com/blog/2012/2/8/preview-mars-voltas-new-single-the-malkin-jewel.html

Dark Castle · « **Reply #326 on:** February 09, 2012, 12:53:24 PM »

HHHNNNNGGGGGGHHHHHH, February 14th come faster!

cyberdrummer · « **Reply #327 on:** February 09, 2012, 12:54:39 PM »

Not too keen on the new clip.

PuffyPat · « **Reply #328 on:** February 09, 2012, 01:04:39 PM »

It's definitely interesting, but I feel like it's just lacking something. It is only a 30 second clip from a 5 minute song from a 65 minute album, so I'm not discouraged.

ZBomber · « **Reply #329 on:** February 09, 2012, 01:05:50 PM »

Not a big sample fan, so I'm not even gonna bother listening to it

PuffyPat · « **Reply #330 on:** February 09, 2012, 01:07:50 PM »

Quote from: ZBomber on February 09, 2012, 01:05:50 PM

Not a big sample fan, so I'm not even gonna bother listening to it

I definitely recommend doing so. Just wait the five days and hear the whole thing.

fibreoptix · « **Reply #331 on:** February 09, 2012, 02:12:52 PM »

That's probably one of the angriest sounding vocals I've ever heard from Cedric and I like it.

Can't wait to hear the whole thing.

theseoafs · « **Reply #332 on:** February 09, 2012, 02:34:13 PM »

The clip didn't really grab me, but I'll withhold judgment until the full album is out.

Aefenwelg · « **Reply #333 on:** February 09, 2012, 03:58:48 PM »

Quote from: fibreoptix on February 09, 2012, 02:12:52 PM

That's probably one of the angriest sounding vocals I've ever heard from Cedric and I like it.

Can't wait to hear the whole thing.

Have you never heard At The Drive-In?

fibreoptix · « **Reply #334 on:** February 09, 2012, 04:20:06 PM »

Quote from: Aefenwelg on February 09, 2012, 03:58:48 PM

Quote from: fibreoptix on February 09, 2012, 02:12:52 PM
That's probably one of the angriest sounding vocals I've ever heard from Cedric and I like it.

Can't wait to hear the whole thing.

Have you never heard At The Drive-In?

Actually, no. I've always been aware of their existance but never been inclined to really listen to 'em. Figured I was getting all I needed out of TMV.

PuffyPat · « **Reply #335 on:** February 09, 2012, 04:21:14 PM »

Quote from: fibreoptix on February 09, 2012, 04:20:06 PM

Quote from: Aefenwelg on February 09, 2012, 03:58:48 PM
Quote from: fibreoptix on February 09, 2012, 02:12:52 PM
That's probably one of the angriest sounding vocals I've ever heard from Cedric and I like it.

Can't wait to hear the whole thing.

Have you never heard At The Drive-In?

Actually, no. I've always been aware of their existance but never been inclined to really listen to 'em. Figured I was getting all I needed out of TMV.

You should really check them out. You have no idea what you're missing.

fibreoptix · « **Reply #336 on:** February 09, 2012, 04:22:34 PM »

Quote from: PuffyPat on February 09, 2012, 04:21:14 PM

Quote from: fibreoptix on February 09, 2012, 04:20:06 PM
Quote from: Aefenwelg on February 09, 2012, 03:58:48 PM
Quote from: fibreoptix on February 09, 2012, 02:12:52 PM
That's probably one of the angriest sounding vocals I've ever heard from Cedric and I like it.

Can't wait to hear the whole thing.

Have you never heard At The Drive-In?

Actually, no. I've always been aware of their existance but never been inclined to really listen to 'em. Figured I was getting all I needed out of TMV.

You should really check them out. You have no idea what you're missing.

Suggestions on where to start for a Volta fan? (For my album rankings and favourite songs, look a little further back in the thread. If you want.

)

Aefenwelg · « **Reply #337 on:** February 09, 2012, 04:25:29 PM »

Relationship of Command, I think, is hands down their best.

PuffyPat · « **Reply #338 on:** February 09, 2012, 04:28:09 PM »

Quote from: Aefenwelg on February 09, 2012, 04:25:29 PM

Relationship of Command, I think, is hands down their best.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #339 on:** February 09, 2012, 04:54:17 PM »

Octahedron and De-loused in a Comatorium are my two most favorite albums of theirs.

Nel · « **Reply #340 on:** February 11, 2012, 12:50:24 AM »

I found used copies of De-Loused In The Comatorium and Amputechture on Thursday. Holy shit, De-Loused is awesome. I feel like my ears just got their asses kicked.

theseoafs · « **Reply #341 on:** February 13, 2012, 12:55:37 PM »

Listen to The Malkin Jewel here!

https://www.themarsvolta.com/the-malkin-jewel/

Also, if you pre-order the album now, you can download the tune instantly.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #342 on:** February 13, 2012, 01:01:19 PM »

Quote from: theseoafs on February 13, 2012, 12:55:37 PM

Listen to The Malkin Jewel here!

https://www.themarsvolta.com/the-malkin-jewel/

Also, if you pre-order the album now, you can download the tune instantly.

This is so weird, but I like it. A lot.

theseoafs · « **Reply #343 on:** February 13, 2012, 01:06:03 PM »

I've listened to it twice. Definitely not what I was expecting. I was expecting this tune to come out and immediately kick my ass, and it didn't do that, but there's something interesting happening here.

I don't care for the mix at all, but I'll wait until I get my hands on the physical copy before I pass judgment.

PuffyPat · « **Reply #344 on:** February 13, 2012, 01:35:55 PM »

I really have to say, I was a little disappointed by the snippet, but after listening to the whole song I can say that I really enjoy it.

fibreoptix · « **Reply #345 on:** February 13, 2012, 01:36:38 PM »

Well... that made for confusing listening. Really not sure what I think of it yet. Might have to wait until I have the rest of the album as context.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #346 on:** February 13, 2012, 08:24:29 PM »

OK that was pretty good.

darkshade · « **Reply #347 on:** February 14, 2012, 10:46:41 AM »

This song sounds very uninteresting to me. I thought it was going to get better after the second verse/chorus, but it didn't, because more plodding verses came in. The last 30 seconds or so were ok with the addition of some horns (sounds like it), but it was still that same chorus....

For the first time ever, I will not blindly purchase a new TMV album. Maybe I'll try before I buy.

Clickity-clack =

skydivingninja · « **Reply #348 on:** February 14, 2012, 01:49:05 PM »

I really liked the new song. Plus it makes me confident that they aren't just doing a Volta-by-numbers thing. I'm looking forward to it.

darkshade · « **Reply #349 on:** February 14, 2012, 01:55:20 PM »

Don't get me wrong, I like that they're not repeating themselves, but I don't like the direction

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Author Topic: The Mars Volta Thread (the band has un-broken up) (Read 105661 times)