FRANCES THE MUTE

This album is way better then De-Loused and I loved De-Loused. I don't get why everyone is hating on all the use of sound elements, I thought that it was done tastefully and sets the mood of the album. I loved the poetic style on the lyrics, it all seams to be written in code but still the anguish and torture still come through.

The Mars Volta are really defining their own spot in the world of music. This album brings back a lot of elements missing from most prog rock albums today. Listening to this is like listening to a King Crimson record or Yes, it's best taken all in at once and straight through. Not a single miss, all hits. The Combination of the spectacular playing with sound the sound effects, the use of the full orchestra and the straight out theatrics, especially on Cassandra Geminni, make this album a masterpiece.

These guys know what they are trying to do and know how to do it better then most people making music today. I can't wait for the next album.