• --

Credits

Release Date: Jun 23, 2009; Lead Performance: The Mars Volta; Genre: Rock
B-

Those expecting another jolt of the Mars Volta's
 patented prog-
metal-jazz-fusion are likely to be
 bemused, if not downright disappointed, by the band's relatively restrained new album.
 Octahedron is rife with hushed passages, acoustic filigrees, and dreamy vocals that herald either a radical retooling or, more likely, a period of transition for these experimentalists. But fans needn't feel too bummed: The lyrics remain as arcane as ever. Even if you don't totally love the band's new direction, you can bet there's a juicy pretentious concept waiting to
 be rooted out here. B–

Download This: Listen to the song Since We’ve Been Wrong at last.fm


  • Print
  • Del.icio.us
  • Google
  • StumbleUpon
  • Facebook
  • Digg
  • More
 

Add Your Comments

The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. You must have javascript enabled to submit a comment.
--
Change/Edit your grade
characters remaining