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THE BEDLAM IN GOLIATH

The Mars Volta

 

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3.54 | 575 ratings

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catdog12
4 stars Now Now. This album just came out a couple days ago, and is far to complex to claim it has no melodies already. I just picked it up last night myself, and listened to it about 4 times. It certainly sounded like it had many complex layers of melodies that would definitely require some time, and commitment. As did their last album that I feel was terribly underated. This band not only reinvents themselves with each album, but seems to improve with each one. I think their first two albums were definitely complex, but a lot easier to get into than the Amputechture album. I was dissapointed with Frances at first, and then like all worthwhile music it took a while to hit me. When it did it knocked me on my ass. Amputechture came, and again, as if I totally lost my memory with the Frances experience, I was dissapointed. This turned out to be my favorite one by them yet. The fact that it's underated is making me feel like the band is becoming more original, and it's fans are looking for consistency in their sound. I can only believe, with my past experiences, I wont underestimate these guys this time. So although I only heard it 4 times I at least know it has plenty of replay. That's where this fans consistency bug is fullfilled. With their consistency to outdo themselves with some real refreshing music. I havent been this excited about the originality of a band since Genesis. Not that they sound like them in any way at all. Like all great music give it time, and you will reward yourself. It is definitely too early to be judging this album, but I trust they created something wonderful.
catdog12 | 4/5 |

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