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DeepDishBedPan · 04-09-2009, 07:53 AM

The Mars Volta - Octahedron - June 19th

Mars Volta were quite a bit outside my cumfort zone when I first came upon Frances the Mute. Cassandra Gemini (last song on album) eventually won me over and I traced back to their first album. De-Loused didn't do as much for me but their third album was exactly what I wanted from them. Finally Bedlam came out and I think most would agree that although the musicianship was outstanding as normal, it was a bit abrasive and not easy accessible.

Octahedron is scheduled for release on June 19th it seems. It was already in the works upon Bedlam's release, and I recall Omar saying their fifth album was to be more acoustic, but I can't find any sourced confirming that. Couple thing we know (maybe):

8 Tracks
Label claims it to be more accessible than last four albums
John Frusciante from RHCP is said to be involved

Any thoughts or anticipations?

04-09-2009, 07:53 AM	#471 (permalink)
DeepDishBedPan Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 71	The Mars Volta - Octahedron on June 19th The Mars Volta - Octahedron - June 19th Mars Volta were quite a bit outside my cumfort zone when I first came upon Frances the Mute. Cassandra Gemini (last song on album) eventually won me over and I traced back to their first album. De-Loused didn't do as much for me but their third album was exactly what I wanted from them. Finally Bedlam came out and I think most would agree that although the musicianship was outstanding as normal, it was a bit abrasive and not easy accessible. Octahedron is scheduled for release on June 19th it seems. It was already in the works upon Bedlam's release, and I recall Omar saying their fifth album was to be more acoustic, but I can't find any sourced confirming that. Couple thing we know (maybe): 8 Tracks Label claims it to be more accessible than last four albums John Frusciante from RHCP is said to be involved Any thoughts or anticipations?