Noctourniquet
The Mars Volta · 2012
64 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock
A haunting blend of intricate rhythms and ethereal melodies that evoke a dreamlike state.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with resolution
- haunting melodies for introspection
- dynamic progression through moods
- immersive experience for late nights
- dreamlike soundscapes for focus
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 26, 2012, 'Noctourniquet' is The Mars Volta's sixth studio album, following their commercially successful 'Octahedron' from 2009. At this point in their career, the band was navigating a period of artistic refinement, incorporating more melodic structures while still maintaining their signature complexity. This album also reflects a shift after the departure of founding member Jon Theodore, influencing its sound and direction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- At the Drive-In· Coheed and Cambria· The Dear Hunter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Whip Hand 4:49
- 2 Aegis 5:11
- 3 Dyslexicon 4:22
- 4 Empty Vessels Make the Loudest Sound 6:43
- 5 The Malkin Jewel 4:44
- 6 Lapochka 4:16
- 7 In Absentia 7:26
- 8 Imago 3:58
- 9 Molochwalker 3:33
- 10 Trinkets Pale of Moon 4:25
- 11 Vedamalady 3:54
- 12 Noctourniquet 5:39
- 13 Zed and Two Naughts 5:36
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