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.
Why this album works
'The Bedlam in Goliath' debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart and received a Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance. The album marked a significant moment in the band's career as it was inspired by a haunted Ouija board and showcased their elaborate conceptual storytelling amidst intense musicality, influencing their subsequent works and the progressive rock scene.
- 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
- Muse· Nikolai Noskov· Tool
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 Standout 2:39
- 5 Goliath Standout 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 Standout 9:08
- 12 Conjugal Burns 6:40
- 13 Candy and a Currant Bun 2:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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