Octahedron is an easy listen, in more ways than one. Said to complement the oft chaotic and generally all over the place (in a good way) The Bedlam In Goliath, The Mars Volta embrace almost a laid back, slow burning, introspective feel on their latest 8 track effort. Octahedron has been quoted as being their 'acoustic' album, but fear not if you tend to gravitate and appreciate the 'weird' side of their music - Omar, Cedric and co. do all that and more. The vocals are astounding and the song writing impeccable, giving the feeling that the Mars Volta are a band that lives up to all the hype and credibility they garner. They deserve it. They feel like they are cool, arty, kids that deliver behind their seemingly pretentious delivery. Like performance art that you actually, genuinely like and care about. When the record takes a minute to actually give the eager listener comprehendible sound - we go 'ah that makes sense, it actually works'. So convincing are the progressive band that you are thoroughly convinced of their art for the duration of the 50 minute record. Great album, by a band that is most definitely great.
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