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Released 10 years ago

Arañas en La Sombra

Omar Rodríguez-López · 2016

38 min · 12 tracks · progressive rock

A labyrinthine exploration of sound merging dissonant textures with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • introspective listening experience
  • haunting melodies and textures
  • dynamic journey through sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Arañas en La Sombra' was released in 2016, Omar Rodríguez-López was transitioning from his tenure with The Mars Volta into a more experimental solo career. This album followed his previous work, 'Despair,' and showcased his continued evolution as an artist willing to embrace unconventional structures and themes.
Stylistic neighbors
The Mars Volta· King Crimson· Porcupine Tree

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 No hey inteligencia 0:28
  • 2 Arcos del amor 2:28
  • 3 El vacio 4:32
  • 4 Piojos histericos 1:28
  • 5 Un mar amargo 3:55
  • 6 Metamorfosis 2:56
  • 7 Extravagants dientes 5:32
  • 8 Primitivo y barbaro 4:25
  • 9 Semillas de hez 2:15
  • 10 Araña el la sombra 5:01
  • 11 Voluntad de los ciegos 5:00
  • 12 Presencia 0:30

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