Solar Gambling
Omar Rodríguez-López · 2009
34 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock
An experimental fusion of progressive rock and avant-garde soundscapes, rich with intricate rhythms and ethereal melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo exploration
- rich rhythmic intricacies
- ethereal melodies for focus
- short bursts of creativity
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification
- seek standalone hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'Solar Gambling' was Omar Rodríguez-López's first album after the dissolution of The Mars Volta. This project marked a shift towards his solo work, showcasing his eclectic musical vision while he continued to explore complex sound structures. The album came during a period when Rodríguez-López was deeply involved in multiple projects, solidifying his reputation as a versatile artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mars Volta· King Crimson· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Locomoción capilar 3:23
- 2 Las flores con limón 5:40
- 3 Colmillo castrado 2:27
- 4 Un buitre amable me picó 3:09
- 5 Poincaré 2:24
- 6 Los tentáculos de la libélula 2:18
- 7 Miel del ojo 6:01
- 8 Lorentz 3:36
- 9 Vasco da Gama 5:22
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