the mars volta is so good

Jordan311 · Post by **Jordan311** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 1:32 am

it's unreal. I just don't understand how one band is able to harness so much awesomeness without exploding.

Later

antfarm311 · Post by **antfarm311** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 1:36 am

hopefully they won't suffer the same fate as at the drive-in and just all of a sudden call it quits.

i remember watching an interview with cedric and omar when they were in ATDI and cedric was saying how the understanding of the band is so tight they can call it quits at any time especially during the interview which is something you never see in any other band.

but the volta's pumped out 3 amazing albums, a live album and an ep as well, so we've got plenty of material if they do explode.

Nate · Post by **Nate** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 1:57 am

I don't want to mess up my ratio so whats the best album?

Jordan311 · Post by **Jordan311** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:15 am

Nate wrote:I don't want to mess up my ratio so whats the best album?

Deloused in the comatorium.

Hands down.

Later

Broken Side · Post by **Broken Side** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:07 am

i'm gonna put on my old at the drive in cd, thanks for reminding me!!! i love that fuckin album, the one with one armed scissor and all that

antfarm311 · Post by **antfarm311** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:53 am

i'd rank it

1- Deloused
2 - Amputecture
3- Scabdates
4- Frances the Mute
5 - Tremulant EP

poolio · Post by **poolio** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:54 am

de-loused is way better. But I have the new one....it leaked yay!

Alexnova · Post by **Alexnova** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:49 pm

I actually like bands that break up at the peak of their success.

Why? Because they leave their fans with a legacy and never went downhill.

But anyone have a problem with Amputecture flowing? Maybe it's the version I downloaded, but it doesn't flow from one song to the next like their previous albums.

Jordan311 · Post by **Jordan311** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:07 pm

Alex wrote: But anyone have a problem with Amputecture flowing? Maybe it's the version I downloaded, but it doesn't flow from one song to the next like their previous albums.

Yeah I think that's just the leak.
The final retail version of the CD will flow, I'm sure.

Later

Alexnova · Post by **Alexnova** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:13 pm

The great thing about their albums is there is no text on the covers.

Yes text can work well, but I think it only heightens the artistic quality of the cover without some text ruining it.

jprumm311 · Post by **jprumm311** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 3:47 pm

The Mars Volta is the most impressive band I've ever seen live...hands down. As incredible as their CDs are, seeing them in person gave me a whole new kind of appreciation.

I'm holding off on downloading the new material so I can be blown away on the day it officially comes out...nothing better than putting in a new CD that kicks ass from start to finish. But I have heard Viscera Eyes, and if that's any indication, I'm sure the album will be phenomenal...

Jordan311 · Post by **Jordan311** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:27 am

jprumm311 wrote:The Mars Volta is the most impressive band I've ever seen live...hands down. As incredible as their CDs are, seeing them in person gave me a whole new kind of appreciation.

Yeah man for sure. The Mars Volta was the best live show I've ever seen by any band in my life.
They are the only band that I can honestly say beats 311 live.
And that's a high standard to top.

Later

phatdank · Post by **phatdank** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 12:40 am

jprumm311 wrote:The Mars Volta is the most impressive band I've ever seen live...hands down. As incredible as their CDs are, seeing them in person gave me a whole new kind of appreciation.

I'm holding off on downloading the new material so I can be blown away on the day it officially comes out...nothing better than putting in a new CD that kicks ass from start to finish. But I have heard Viscera Eyes, and if that's any indication, I'm sure the album will be phenomenal...

that's exactly how i feel, good in the studio...even better live. and amputechture is so fucking awesome like jordan stated before, the only thing i wished omar did was turn up the drums a little bit because jon theodore is totally playing his heart out on this album.

oh yeah, and here's a better quality official version of viscera eyes

http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/labels/ ... a_eyes.asx

jprumm311 · Post by **jprumm311** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:38 am

phatdank wrote:...the only thing i wished omar did was turn up the drums a little bit because jon theodore is totally playing his heart out on this album.

That's what I'm talkin about! Jon theodore is the absolute shit...as tempted as I am, I'm still holding off til it comes out...

thanks for the stream

Element · Post by **Element** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:09 pm

guys,

phatdank · Post by **phatdank** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:02 pm

n July 28th 2006, the publicist for the band has said the following in a press release: "The Mars Volta cast that performed Amputechture will be modified for live dates that begin imminently, with drummer Jon Theodore replaced by Blake Fleming, formerly of Laddio Bolocko and Dazzling Killmen and actually the drummer who played on the very first Mars Volta demos. Pablo Hinojos-Gonzalez will expand his role, contributing both guitar and sound manipulation skills. Finally, while not a member of the touring Mars Volta band per se, Amputechture contributor John Frusciante, on the other hand, will be in close proximity, as his Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Mars Volta are scheduled to tour together through November 2006."

damn, this blows. i'm seeing them in 19 days and he's fucking amazing to watch on drums, i hope this blake guy can fill his shoes

Element · Post by **Element** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:12 pm

OMG I FUCKING CALLED IT WITH MY GUYS,

*IM SAYING THIS FROM A CAVE IN THE MOUNTAINS OF SAYZACK WITH HIS MONKS MEDITATING WEARING THESE CLOAKS N SHIT WHILE SAYZACK STARES AT THE MOUNTAINS THINKING OF SOME OUTRAGOUS THEORY OF HOW ME AND YOU ARE JUST FLOATING AROUND ON LITTLE BUBBLED THAT COME FROM THE SEA.*

FUCKING A MAN IM FUCKING PROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOFESSIONALLLLLLL!!
FUCKING A MAN IM FUCKING PROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOFESSIONALLLLLLL!!
FUCKING A MAN IM FUCKING PROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOFESSIONALLLLLLL!!
FUCKING A MAN IM FUCKING PROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOFESSIONALLLLLLL!!
FUCKING A MAN IM FUCKING PROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOFESSIONALLLLLLL!!

Alexnova · Post by **Alexnova** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:54 pm

CollapsingVisionary · Post by **CollapsingVisionary** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:02 pm

i'll have what he's having..

Flowing · Post by **Flowing** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 10:23 pm

i'm just now gettin into them..they are freaking amazing!!