Cell Phone Bikini cover

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Cell Phone Bikini

Omar Rodríguez-López · 2016

32 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock

A surreal blend of progressive rock that intertwines intricate melodies with haunting, abstract narratives.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with gradual peaks
  • surreal narratives for deep listening
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • intricate melodies invite exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, expansive albums
  • enjoy straightforward, upbeat tunes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 7, 2016, 'Cell Phone Bikini' is Omar Rodríguez-López's fifth studio album. By this point, he had already established himself as a prolific musician known for his work with The Mars Volta and At the Drive-In. This album came after a period of intense experimentation in his solo career, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist navigating the boundaries of genre.
Stylistic neighbors
The Mars Volta· King Crimson· Porcupine Tree

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Childless Mother 2:00
  • 2 Holding Hell 2:25
  • 3 Amarillo 5:30
  • 4 Sell Myself In 2:50
  • 5 To My Fallen Head, I'm a Piece Paper 4:30
  • 6 Truth Blinds Us 3:59
  • 7 Wolf 2:45
  • 8 Kisses Are Fishes 3:17
  • 9 Suerte y aire 5:19

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