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THE REVIEW
The Mars Volta are without a doubt one of the greatest novelties in the current global Rock scene.
Current? Well, not really... That's right, because they are nothing more than what remains of At The Drive In, reforming into a new and fascinating project which, after the EP "Tremulant", presented us in 2003 with their debut album, "De-Loused In The Comatorium".
The sound of The Mars Volta is very varied: the band indeed ranges from melodic Post-Hardcore to Noise, passing through moments of Space-Rock, Progressive, and neo-psychedelia, all mixed in a large cauldron and filtered through the very personal perspective of Zavala & Co. The result is a beautiful, original, and innovative album, which immediately projects The Mars Volta into the Rock Olympus.
It's difficult to resist, indeed, the supersonic speed of "Inertiatic ESP", the pulsating percussion and bass of "Drunkship Of The Lanterns", the sudden accelerations of the magnificent "Eriatarka", the 12 minutes of "Cicatriz ESP", and the dreamy atmosphere of "Televators", a slow and intense piece immediately released as a single along with the aforementioned "Inertiatic ESP".
There is also a second version of the album, specifically the UK Version, containing the Bonus Track "Ambuletz", which only adds further value to an album that is almost perfect in itself.
Kudos to The Mars Volta, then, for having given us one of the best albums of 2003, an album that, besides confirming the good premises of the previous EP, has the great merit of exploring different atmospheres without losing cohesion.
Now we just have to wait for the confirmation with their second album, releasing at the end of 2004, hoping to find ourselves listening to another "De-Loused In The Comatorium". Legendary.
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The Mars Volta’s debut album De-Loused In The Comatorium is hailed as one of the best rock releases of 2003. The band blends post-hardcore, progressive, space-rock, and neo-psychedelia into an innovative, cohesive sound. Key tracks like "Inertiatic ESP" and "Cicatriz ESP" showcase their dynamic range and intensity. The UK version’s bonus track adds extra value to an already near-perfect album. Overall, the review celebrates the album as a landmark in modern rock.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
The Mars Volta
American progressive/experimental rock band formed by Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala (formed from members of At The Drive-In). Known for ambitious concept albums, virtuosic live shows and a blend of prog, psychedelia, post-hardcore and Latin influences.28 Reviews
Other reviews
By Rivo
It’s as if it’s made up of various layers to be peeled time after time.
Well done but... cloying.
By joe strummer
The prog-hardcore ambitions blend perfectly with the accessibility of the melodies, aided by Cedric Bixler’s splendid voice.
While remaining a beautiful and very fascinating album, De-Loused perhaps also shows some shortcomings in terms of compactness.
By bella_Bartok!
To this day this remains one of the best albums I have ever listened to.
It’s a psychedelic avalanche of hard sounds mixed with Latin rhythms and melodic bursts.
By uno qualunque
The real gem of the album is the delicate 'Televators', with those beautiful acoustic chords and the almost childlike choirs.
This is one of the best albums of recent times, and if that isn’t enough for you... well, it still means something nonetheless.
By Bloody Francy
The musical revolution, an undefined mix of genres (including prog, noise, free-jazz), an absolute chaos from which emerges an almost complete perfection.
The stunning voice of Cedric Bixler Zavala, powerful and erotic... one of the most loaded and sexy voices in history.
