This week we’re discussing every album by At the Drive-In. Before Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala went on to create proggy psychedelic greatness with The Mars Volta, they cut their teeth with Jim Ward in At the Drive-In. While they started out as straightforward punk/post-hardcore, by the end of their initial run, their evolution was profound. Dynamic, experimental, and highly influential, all while retaining an angsty edge.
Read MoreLoose Ends: The Mars Volta's Reunion Album
This week we’re tying up some loose ends by discussing The Mars Volta’s new album. It’s been 10 years since their last record, Noctourniquet, and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala are back with a vastly different sound than we’re used to from them. We have some mixed feelings about it, but we remain optimistic. Be sure to check out our full episode on The Mars Volta, Episode 76.
Read MoreEpisode 76: The Mars Volta
This week we’re talking about the proggy and insane Mars Volta. Led by vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala and guitarist/songwriter Omar Rodríguez-López, the Mars Volta had a unique and modernized take on prog rock, which led to some fascinating, intricate, and at times way too long records. Unbelievably talented bunch of guys, but definitely a style that was not made for everyone. This episode was also chosen in honor of Alex’s birthday, so you know it’s a fun one.
Closing track: “Desperate Graves” from Octahedron (2009)
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Mike’s Picks:
Amputechture (2006) — Best Album
De-Loused in the Comatorium (2003) — Personal Favorite
Noctourniquet (2012) — Worst Album
The Bedlam in Goliath (2008) — Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
De-Loused in the Comatorium (2003) — Best Album
Frances the Mute (2005) — Personal Favorite
Noctourniquet (2012) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
Tremulant EP (2002)
De-Loused in the Comatorium (2003)
Frances the Mute (2005)
Amputechture (2006)
The Bedlam in Goliath (2008)
Octahedron (2009)
Noctourniquet (2012)