Se Dice Bisonte, No Búfalo
Omar Rodríguez-López · 2007
45 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of progressive rock and avant-garde experimentation, pushing sonic boundaries through chaotic yet intricate compositions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Se dice bisonte, no búfalo — This title track encapsulates the album's essence with its lengthy exploration of themes and sounds, combining intricate guitar work with a freeform structure that exemplifies Rodríguez-López's artistic vision.
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Please Heat This Eventually — At over eleven minutes long, this track showcases an expansive soundscape filled with shifting dynamics and textures, emphasizing the album's experimental nature.
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Thermometer Drinking the Business of Turnstiles — This piece stands out for its frenetic energy and rapid shifts in tempo and style, highlighting Rodríguez-López’s ability to weave complex musical ideas into a cohesive narrative.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- immersive headphone detail hunting
- short bursts of intense energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2007, Se Dice Bisonte, No Búfalo marks Omar Rodríguez-López's second solo album following his work with The Mars Volta. At this point in his career, he was exploring more experimental territory outside the band's framework, showcasing a distinctive blend of rock, jazz, and ambient influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mars Volta· King Crimson· Porcupine Tree
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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La tiranía de la tradición
The lyrics confront traditional norms directly through abstract imagery that challenges societal expectations.
This moment uses vivid metaphorical language to dismantle conventions, showcasing Rodríguez-López’s skill in blending poetic expression with progressive themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Lukewarm 0:26
- 2 Luxury of Infancy 1:12
- 3 Rapid Fire Tollbooth 5:03
- 4 Thermometer Drinking the Business of Turnstiles 3:00
- 5 Se dice bisonte, no búfalo 7:00
- 6 If Gravity Lulls, I Can Hear the World Pant 2:46
- 7 Please Heat This Eventually 11:24
- 8 Lurking About in a Cold Sweat (Held Together by Venom) 4:49
- 9 Boiling Death Request a Body to Rest Its Head On 4:14
- 10 La tiranía de la tradición 5:05
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