The Mars Volta : The Bedlam in Goliath (cds, albums, Muse)

sleepy jack · 01-21-2008, 04:37 AM

The Mars Volta - The Bedlam in Goliath

Aberinkula
Metatron
Ilyena
Wax Simulacra
Goliath
Tourniquet Man
Cavalettas
Agadez
Askepios
Ouroboros
Soothsayer
Conjugal Burns

Rubber · 01-21-2008, 01:52 PM

I wasn't digging this with my first listen. Probably because I had been listening to old At The Drive-In beforehand, and hearing Cedric's voice with this kind of production threw me off a bit. But listening through it again, it's a decent album. The first 4 songs don't really do it for me, but things started getting better around Goliath and Tourniquet Man.
I don't think I'll be listening to this too much though. I know its really stupid of me to say something like "make another album like de-loused!!!" But...

MAKE ANOTHER ALBUM LIKE DE-LOUSED!!!
please?

sleepy jack · 01-23-2008, 03:46 AM

What do you guys think of the drumming? This is the first album with Pridgen if I'm not mistaken.

Laces Out Dan! · 01-30-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowquill

What do you guys think of the drumming? This is the first album with Pridgen if I'm not mistaken.

Thomas makes me completely forget about Jon. He is such an amazing drummer. And if anyone needs proof..just listen to the fills in Wax.

~~Farfisa~~ · 02-10-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LesPaul43

Thomas makes me completely forget about Jon. He is such an amazing drummer. And if anyone needs proof..just listen to the fills in Wax.

yeah i was pretty amazed when i saw this on tv

Blain · 02-20-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LesPaul43

Thomas makes me completely forget about Jon. He is such an amazing drummer. And if anyone needs proof..just listen to the fills in Wax.

His fills didn't impress me that much, his hi hat work impressed me much more. He has a fairly decent speed.

adidasss · 11-17-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LesPaul43

Thomas makes me completely forget about Jon. He is such an amazing drummer. And if anyone needs proof..just listen to the fills in Wax.

Ok, that drummer is fucking amazing, but I've just realized something. Cedric can't sing to save his life!

Fucking embarrassing...

donnietyo · 01-28-2008, 06:30 PM

Drumming is awesome, and the album has some pretty memorable moments. I've always felt that TMV ruin perfectly good ideas by going over the top with everything. Plus Cedric's vocals really grate on me. I prefer Amputechture, and I've never seen why people think its TMV's worst album.

Mishramtg · 01-29-2008, 04:11 AM

I find it excellent. The drumming is great as well. I love the new version of Rapid Fire Tollbooth (now goliath) from Omar's solo album, Se Dice Bisonte, No Bùfalo (which I broke my copy in half on accident... was the only copy i could find in a small town.. i have it on my ipod and pc but i really love having the actual CDs

)

I'd have to say that the album doesn't beat Comatorium or Frances the Mute(one of the best albums to listen to start to finish, of any band.. at least in my opinion), but after my mild disapointment on some of the songs from Amputechture, i'm pleased.

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I prefer Amputechture, and I've never seen why people think its TMV's worst album.

I love amputechture.. Tetragrammaton is amazing, It just wasnt what i was expecting after hearing a brilliant concept album like Frances. I like all of their albums, its just if i had to pick a least favorite it would definately be amputechture

Rainard Jalen · 01-30-2008, 12:27 PM

Over-the-top directionless garbage. This band seriously are more laughably lame than Muse when it comes to theatricality. And hell, even Muse win a battle with them merely for being better musicians.

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01-21-2008, 01:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rubber sidewalks Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Novi Posts: 401	I wasn't digging this with my first listen. Probably because I had been listening to old At The Drive-In beforehand, and hearing Cedric's voice with this kind of production threw me off a bit. But listening through it again, it's a decent album. The first 4 songs don't really do it for me, but things started getting better around Goliath and Tourniquet Man. I don't think I'll be listening to this too much though. I know its really stupid of me to say something like "make another album like de-loused!!!" But... MAKE ANOTHER ALBUM LIKE DE-LOUSED!!! please? __________________ and we stayed, sixteen. Last edited by Rubber; 02-24-2008 at 12:15 PM.

01-28-2008, 06:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
donnietyo Groupie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 9	Drumming is awesome, and the album has some pretty memorable moments. I've always felt that TMV ruin perfectly good ideas by going over the top with everything. Plus Cedric's vocals really grate on me. I prefer Amputechture, and I've never seen why people think its TMV's worst album.

01-30-2008, 12:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rainard Jalen Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,219	Over-the-top directionless garbage. This band seriously are more laughably lame than Muse when it comes to theatricality. And hell, even Muse win a battle with them merely for being better musicians.