The Mars Volta : Octahedron

Alfred · 06-14-2009, 12:29 PM

The Mars Volta "Octahedron"

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

333 · 06-14-2009, 07:57 PM

Have not heard it yet. I want to know what you guys think first. The Mars Volta have been hit or miss for me lately. I don't know why.

333 · 06-14-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayfarer

My least favourite album of theirs, and it's lacking a bit of what made The Mars Volta...The Mars Volta, but it's allright. I'd say "average". Little too poppy for me.

I feared this, but the only way to find out is if I check it out for myself. I'll get on that soon enough.

Comus · 06-14-2009, 08:15 PM

I personally love it, marks the fifth Volta album I'd call excellent.

333 · 06-14-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comus

I personally love it, marks the fifth Volta album I'd call excellent.

More details? What'd you love about it?

Comus · 06-14-2009, 08:43 PM

It's a far more subdued album, which also means a lot of the instrumentation comes out clearer. It's far more instant, and cedrics vocals feel really relaxed and natural. You can also hear Ikey which is awesome becuase he's god on keyboards. It's far more relaxed, and as such should be listened to when you want to relax.

Alfred · 06-14-2009, 09:21 PM

Cedric's lyrics make a lot more sense on this album.

FaSho · 06-14-2009, 09:25 PM

I feel like because of the other music I like, I should really like this album, but I don't. it's alright, but my least favorite Volta album so far.

Alfred · 06-14-2009, 09:27 PM

Yeah, me too. But seeing as I like all The Mars Volta albums, it's not like I dislike this one. The others are just... better.

crash_override · 06-14-2009, 09:39 PM

How do you even have it yet? Did it leak?

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06-14-2009, 12:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	The Mars Volta : Octahedron The Mars Volta "Octahedron" Since We've Been Wrong Teflon Halo of Nembutals With Twilight as My Guide Cotopaxi Desperate Graves Copernicus Luciforms

06-14-2009, 09:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Cedric's lyrics make a lot more sense on this album. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

06-14-2009, 09:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Yeah, me too. But seeing as I like all The Mars Volta albums, it's not like I dislike this one. The others are just... better. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

06-14-2009, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
333 Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 965	Have not heard it yet. I want to know what you guys think first. The Mars Volta have been hit or miss for me lately. I don't know why.