The Bedlam in Goliath
The Mars Volta · 2008
78 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock
An intricate tapestry of chaotic rhythms and surreal narratives wrapped in progressive rock's expansive soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- immersive narrative exploration
- chaotic rhythms that intrigue
- intense headphone detail hunting
- late-night sonic adventures
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward, catchy tunes
- prefer short, immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 29, 2008, 'The Bedlam in Goliath' was The Mars Volta's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Amputechture' from 2006. At this point, the band was still riding high from their previous successes while exploring increasingly abstract musical territories and complex arrangements, showcasing their evolution in the progressive rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- At the Drive-In· Coheed and Cambria· The Dear Hunter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Aberinkula 5:45
- 2 Metatron 8:12
- 3 Ilyena 5:36
- 4 Wax Simulacra 2:39
- 5 Goliath 7:15
- 6 Tourniquet Man 2:38
- 7 Cavalettas 9:32
- 8 Agadez 6:44
- 9 Askepios 5:11
- 10 Ouroborous 6:36
- 11 Soothsayer 9:08
- 12 Conjugal Burns 6:40
- 13 Candy and a Currant Bun 2:24
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