Favorite Mars Volta Album

I am almost certain that someone else has done this poll before (in fact, I think I remember participating in a poll similar to this a few years back), but I felt like making this poll just to see what everyone's opinions are. What is your favorite Mars Volta album?

I think Amputechture is their best. It is, in my opinion, highly under rated in their discography and the least looked at. Meccamputechture and Viscera Eyes are among the best songs they have done. Vicarious Atonement is a fantastic way to start off the album, with Tetragrammation being a great way to kick off the album. Even the short song, Vermicide, and the weakest song on the album, Asilos Magdalena, are great. Day of the Baphomets is a fantastic song and I found the slowed down, trippy El Ciervo Vulnerado to be a great album closer.

De-Loused for me, masterpiece for certain. 

I don't have one- all of them are four star for me.

I do like the first three more than the other two, but if pressed, I'd say...I'm pressed!

1.Frances 

Edited by TheClosing - September 28 2011 at 18:25

Man With Hat wrote: Amputecture   After that, they slowly went downhill IMO.

Fixed

But seriously, i think Amputecture is the best, but the first 3 are all just amazing. Bedlam was good, but a little too much if not in the mood. The most recent one has little return value, as i only enjoy 3, maybe 4 tracks.

I'm waiting for the new album details to come out, for i can see getting back into them around then. That is when ill give the most recent album another try.

ive also noticed a lack of discussion of this band in the last couple of years. I'm assuming it is because of the most recent album being lack-luster in the eyes (and ears) of many. Not to mention they've taken their time with coming out with a new album this time around. I'm sure TMV bug will go around these parts sooner or later

Horizons wrote:   Deloused in the Comatorium > Frances the Mute > Amputechture > Bedlam in Goliath > Octahedron

Nice timeline there. Frances the Mute for me.

Horizons wrote:   Deloused in the Comatorium > Frances the Mute > Amputechture > Bedlam in Goliath > Octahedron

somehow i feel the new album will break your chronological downfall of their music

1. De-Loused

darkshade wrote: Man With Hat wrote: Amputecture   After that, they slowly went downhill IMO. Fixed But seriously, i think Amputecture is the best, but the first 3 are all just amazing. Bedlam was good, but a little too much if not in the mood. The most recent one has little return value, as i only enjoy 3, maybe 4 tracks. I'm waiting for the new album details to come out, for i can see getting back into them around then. That is when ill give the most recent album another try. ive also noticed a lack of discussion of this band in the last couple of years. I'm assuming it is because of the most recent album being lack-luster in the eyes (and ears) of many. Not to mention they've taken their time with coming out with a new album this time around. I'm sure TMV bug will go around these parts sooner or later

 

I've thought Frances The Mute since the album came out, but recently I've been enjoying Deloused more.

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