Solid State Mercenaries
Omar Rodríguez-López · 2017
2 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of progressive rock rhythms and avant-garde textures that challenge conventional song structures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented bursts of creativity
- brief explorations of soundscapes
- playful unpredictability in structure
- casual listening for curious minds
- intriguing transitions between tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking lengthy, cohesive albums
- prefer straightforward song formats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Rodríguez-López's first album after the dissolution of The Mars Volta, 'Solid State Mercenaries' showcases his continued evolution as a solo artist. At this point in his career, he was exploring more experimental sounds while maintaining his signature complexity, following the 2012 release of 'Octahedron'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mars Volta· King Crimson· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bought Some Faith
- 2 Sinister Page
- 3 Congenial Censor 2:27
- 4 Lightning Round
- 5 Killing Out The Special Tide
- 6 Five Star
- 7 Strangled Maybes
- 8 Mommy Dearest
- 9 Your Hazard Name
- 10 Try On Little Man
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