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.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its critical reception, with many reviewers highlighting Rodríguez-López's innovative approach to progressive rock. It resonates within the underground music scene, influencing upcoming artists seeking to break genre boundaries while also reflecting a broader trend towards experimentalism in rock music.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks introspective listening experience haunting melodies and textures
- 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
- Muse· Nikolai Noskov· Tool
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No hey inteligencia 0:28
- 2 Arcos del amor Standout 2:28
- 3 El vacio 4:32
- 4 Piojos histericos 1:28
- 5 Un mar amargo 3:55
- 6 Metamorfosis Standout 2:56
- 7 Extravagants dientes 5:32
- 8 Primitivo y barbaro 4:25
- 9 Semillas de hez 2:15
- 10 Araña el la sombra Standout 5:01
- 11 Voluntad de los ciegos 5:00
- 12 Presencia 0:30
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