De-Loused in the Comatorium
The Mars Volta · 2003
60 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock
A frenetic blend of progressive rock and Latin influences, rich with surreal narratives and explosive instrumentation.
Why this album works
This album received widespread acclaim, debuting at number 27 on the Billboard 200 and solidifying The Mars Volta's place in the progressive rock scene. It was praised for its ambitious soundscapes and intricate compositions, influencing a wave of experimental rock bands in the early 2000s.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks surreal narratives and imagery explosive instrumentation throughout
- Context
- De-Loused in the Comatorium is The Mars Volta's debut studio album, following their transition from the post-hardcore band At the Drive-In. Released in 2003, it marked a significant departure into more complex musical structures and abstract storytelling, establishing the band's identity in the progressive rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muse· Nikolai Noskov· Tool
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Son et lumière 1:35
- 2 Inertiatic ESP Standout 4:23
- 3 Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of) 7:30
- 4 Tira me a las arañas 1:28
- 5 Drunkship of Lanterns Standout 7:05
- 6 Eriatarka 6:20
- 7 Cicatriz ESP Standout 12:28
- 8 This Apparatus Must Be Unearthed 4:57
- 9 Televators 6:18
- 10 Take the Veil Cerpin Taxt 8:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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