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.
Why this album works
This album received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and complexity, establishing Rodríguez-López as a vital figure in progressive rock. It showcased his ability to blend avant-garde influences with emotional undercurrents, influencing subsequent artists within the genre and contributing to the expanding narrative of modern progressive music.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied intensity wave-like pacing for deep focus intricate rhythms for engaged listening
- 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
- Muse· Nikolai Noskov· Tool
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hands Tied to the Roots of a Hemorrhage Standout 4:05
- 2 City Dreams Inside a Truck 1:44
- 3 Sex, Consolation for Misery Standout 4:25
- 4 Tied Prom Digs on the Docks Standout 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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