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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.

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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