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.
Why this album works
The album received attention for its unconventional approach to songwriting and structure, further solidifying Rodríguez-López's reputation within the progressive rock genre. It also contributed to the ongoing conversation about the boundaries of rock music, influencing emerging artists seeking to blend genres and push creative limits.
- Best for
- fragmented bursts of creativity brief explorations of soundscapes playful unpredictability in structure
- 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
- Muse· Nikolai Noskov· Tool
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bought Some Faith Standout
- 2 Sinister Page Standout
- 3 Congenial Censor 2:27
- 4 Lightning Round
- 5 Killing Out The Special Tide
- 6 Five Star
- 7 Strangled Maybes
- 8 Mommy Dearest Standout
- 9 Your Hazard Name
- 10 Try On Little Man
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