Released 17 years ago this June
Octahedron
The Mars Volta · 2009
50 min · 8 tracks · progressive rock
An atmospheric blend of progressive rock intricacy and haunting emotional resonance that invites introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective journeys through sound
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- hauntingly emotional listening experience
- for reflective solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 23, 2009, 'Octahedron' is The Mars Volta's fifth studio album and marks a significant shift towards more accessible song structures following the ambitious 'The Bedlam in Goliath'. At this point in their career, they faced lineup changes and a growing desire to simplify their sound while still showcasing their signature complexity.
- 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 Since We’ve Been Wrong 7:20
- 2 Teflon 5:04
- 3 Halo of Nembutals 5:30
- 4 With Twilight as My Guide 7:52
- 5 Cotopaxi 3:38
- 6 Desperate Graves 4:56
- 7 Copernicus 7:22
- 8 Luciforms 8:21
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