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Released 10 years ago

Sworn Virgins

Omar Rodríguez-López · 2016

35 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock

A kaleidoscopic journey through fragmented melodies and intricate rhythms that challenge conventional song structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with resolution
  • kaleidoscopic journey through melodies
  • intricate rhythms that challenge norms
  • short bursts of fragmented ideas

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Sworn Virgins' was released in July 2016, Omar Rodríguez-López had already established himself as a pioneering force in progressive rock with projects like The Mars Volta. This album followed his collaborative work on 'Ceremony and the Tower', showcasing his continued evolution as a solo artist while delving deeper into experimental sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
The Mars Volta· King Crimson· Porcupine Tree

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pineapple Face 2:26
  • 2 Not Even Toad Loves You 4:34
  • 3 To Kill A Chi Chi 3:19
  • 4 Trick Harpoon Stare Of Baby 3:50
  • 5 High Water Hell 4:15
  • 6 Saturine 2:08
  • 7 Crow's Feet 4:34
  • 8 Heart Mistakes 2:21
  • 9 Logged Into Bliss 3:28
  • 10 Fortuna 1:27
  • 11 Twice A Plague 3:22

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