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The Mars Volta - Octahedron Mp3

Mars Volta Warner Bros Records Psychedelic Rock Prog Rock 2009

Performer: The Mars Volta
Album: Octahedron
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Catalog #: 519384-2
MP3: 2391 mb | FLAC: 2644 mb
Released: 23 Jun 2009
Country: US
Style: Psychedelic Rock, Prog Rock
Rating: 4.1/5
Votes: 918
Category: Rock

Tracklist

1	Copernicus	7:23
2	Since We’ve Been Wrong	7:21
3	Teflon	5:04
4	With Twilight As My Guide	7:52
5	Cotopaxi	3:38
6	Desperate Graves	4:57
7	Luciforms	8:22
8	Halo Of Nembutals	5:31

Versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
RLP-008	The Mars Volta	Octahedron ‎(2xLP, Album, TP)	Rodriguez Lopez Productions	RLP-008	US	Unknown
RLPE008	The Mars Volta	Octahedron ‎(2xLP, Album, Whi)	Rodriguez Lopez Productions	RLPE008	Europe	2009
2-519384	The Mars Volta	Octahedron ‎(CD, Album)	Warner Bros. Records	2-519384	Canada	2009
52222-15	The Mars Volta	Octahedron ‎(CD, Album, Promo)	Warner Bros. Records	52222-15	US	2009
RLP008	The Mars Volta	Octahedron ‎(2xLP, Album, Whi)	Rodriguez Lopez Productions	RLP008	US	2009

Credits

Artwork – Jeff Jordan
Layout, Design – Sonny Kay
Mastered By – Howie Weinberg
Mixed By – Rich Costey
Mixed By [Assisted By] – Noah Goldstein
Performer – Cedric Bixler Zavala, Isaiah Ikey Owens, John Frusciante, Juan Alderete de la Peña, Marcel Rodriguez Lopez, Omar Rodriguez Lopez, Thomas Pridgen
Piano [Additional Piano] – Mark Aanderud
Producer, Music By, Arranged By, Directed By – Omar Rodriguez Lopez
Recorded By – Isiah Abolin, Lars Stalfors, Omar Rodriguez Lopez, Shaun Sullivan
Vocals, Lyrics By – Cedric Bixler Zavala
Written-By – The Mars Volta

Notes

This release comes in a jewel case with an opaque red CD tray, including 8 page booklet.

©℗2009 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S.
Made in the U.S.

Barcodes

Barcode (Text): 0 9362-49765-0 9
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): Z78518 M1S3 1 519384-2 TEXT 02
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI L909
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 2U7P
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): Z78518 M1S2 1 519384-2 TEXT 02
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L909
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 2U8E
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): M1S1 Z78518 1 519384-2 TEXT 02
Mastering SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI L909
Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 2UA5

Companies

Phonographic Copyright (p) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Copyright (c) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – WEA International Inc.
Copyright (c) – WEA International Inc.
Mixed At – Electric Lady Studios
Mastered At – Masterdisk
Published By – Hija De Lola
Published By – Amputekthure
Pressed By – Cinram, Olyphant, PA – Z78518

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First of all, I'm not quite sure why everyone is labeling this an "acoustic" album...compared to their other albums, I guess this album seems acoustic because of its more subdued atmosphere. This album, which I have been anxiously awaiting for months, is not a dissapointment by any means, it is simply in a different vein. Omar, Cedric, and the Mars Volta group are known for forging ahead without looking back on their past projects, and this album exemplifies this attitude.

Following the Bedlam in Goliath, this album might seem like a day dream in terms of the amplitude, but the songs are just as well written as any other album. Next to Frances the Mute, this is some of Cedric's strongest lyrical writing (don't worry, they're still arcane and mysterious), and his vocals are compelling throughout.
Most of the songs are more laid-back (I guess that's where the "acoustic" feeling comes from). Since We've Been Wrong begins slowly, with a single tone in the beginning, and grows from a soft, contemplative feel into a half-throttle rock ballad, and ends with the single tone. Teflon, Halo of Nembutals, and With Twilight as My Guide are all in the same direction of semi-rock/acoustical ballads, with Omar's spacey guitar stylings and ambient background sounds.

The rockers of the album are Cotapaxi and Desparate Graves; these catchy tunes are sandwiched nicely in the middle of the album. The group really plays well together with driving bass and guitar, and as I said before, Cedric is at his best. The last two songs, Copernicus and Luciforms, follow the style of the beginning of the album. The lyrics to Luciforms are particularly interesting, give them a look.

This album is a natural step forward for the Mars Volta group, and it reflects the solo projects that Omar has been working on. Don't be fooled by the "acoustic" reviews, this album has some Rock in it, and the Guitar, Bass, and Drums will knock you out of the water when you least expect it, which is what makes this album so great! Octahedron = 8 sides, and 8 tracks...pick it up and enjoy!

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