Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fungus
Omar Rodríguez-López · 2008
43 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock
A labyrinth of dissonant melodies and intricate rhythms interweaving across a surreal soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied intensity
- wave-like pacing for deep focus
- intricate rhythms for engaged listening
- surreal soundscape for imaginative minds
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2008, 'Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fungus' was Omar Rodríguez-López's fourth solo album, following his work with The Mars Volta. At this point, he was exploring a more experimental approach, diverging from the structured chaos of his band to delve into personal and abstract themes that marked a significant shift in his solo endeavors.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mars Volta· King Crimson· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hands Tied to the Roots of a Hemorrhage 4:05
- 2 City Dreams Inside a Truck 1:44
- 3 Sex, Consolation for Misery 4:25
- 4 Tied Prom Digs on the Docks 11:24
- 5 Seeth of Cloudless Hymstone 2:45
- 6 Mood Swings 6:53
- 7 An Ancient Shrewdness in the Veins 4:10
- 8 A Story Teeth Rotted For 3:48
- 9 Of Ankles to Stone 4:32
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