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Scabdates

The Mars Volta

72 min · 12 tracks · progressive rock

A chaotic fusion of progressive rock and experimental sounds that defy traditional song structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'Scabdates' captures The Mars Volta's artistic peak following their acclaimed debut 'De-Loused in the Comatorium'. This live album showcases their improvisational prowess and complex arrangements, solidifying their position as innovators within the progressive rock genre.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Abrasions Mount the Timpani 4:07
  • 2 Take the Veil Cerpin Taxt 5:56
  • 3 Take the Veil Cerpin Taxt: A. Gust of Mutts 2:34
  • 4 Take the Veil Cerpin Taxt: B. And Ghosted Pouts 4:52
  • 5 Caviglia 2:45
  • 6 Concertina 4:17
  • 7 Haruspex 5:23
  • 8 Cicatriz 8:16
  • 9 Cicatriz: A. Part I 2:33
  • 10 Cicatriz: B. Part II 7:39
  • 11 Cicatriz: C. Part III 4:27
  • 12 Cicatriz: D. Part IV 20:00

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