“The Mars Volta, for me, encompassed that. The first band that I was almost uncomfortable listening to them, y'know, I was only about 15 and it was so different to the R&B that I listened to on the radio.”Watch this moment
Frances the Mute
The Mars Volta
Frances the Mute is the second studio album by American progressive rock band The Mars Volta released in February 2005 on Gold Standard Laboratories and Universal. Produced by guitarist and songwriter Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, the album incorporates dub, ambient, Latin and jazz influences, and is the first to feature bassist Juan Alderete and percussionist Marcel Rodriguez-Lopez. The album also includes contributions from future saxophonist Adrián Terrazas-González, who joined the band during its subsequent tour.
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12 tracks · 76:55 · click to preview1
Cygnus...Vismund Cygnus
13:02
2
The Widow
5:50
3
L'Via L'Viaquez
12:21
4
Miranda That Ghost Just Isn't Holy Anymore
13:09
5
Cassandra Gemini
4:45
6
Cassandra Gemini: Tarantism
6:40
7
Cassandra Gemini: Plant A Nail In the Navel Stream
2:55
8
Cassandra Gemini: Faminepulse
7:41
9
Cassandra Gemini: Pisacis (Phra-men-ma)
4:59
10
Cassandra Gemini: Con Safo
3:48
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Cassandra Gemini: Multiple Spouse Wounds
0:46
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Cassandra Gemini: Sarcophagi
0:53
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