The final song on Frances the Mute. It is 32 minutes and 32 seconds long. Owing to a dispute between the band and the record label, all CD pressings have it arbitrarily divided into eight tracks, because otherwise, the band would only have been paid an EP's worth of wages (even though the album is seventy-eight minutes long). Despite this, it has five movements: I. Tarantism II. Plant a Nail in the Navel Stream III. Faminepulse IV. Multiple Spouse Wounds V. Sarcophagi LP editions have it divided across two sides. Newer digital releases restore the song to its intended 32½ minu… read more
The final song on Frances the Mute. It is 32 minutes and 32 seconds long. Owing to a dispute between the band and the record label, all CD pressings … read more
The final song on Frances the Mute. It is 32 minutes and 32 seconds long. Owing to a dispute between the band and the record label, all CD pressings have it arbitrarily divided into eigh… read more
The Mars Volta is an American progressive rock band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. The band's only constant members are Omar Rodríguez-López (guitar, producer, direction) and Cedric Bixler-Zavala (vocals, lyrics), whose partnership forms the core of the band. The band's current line-up also includes founding member Eva Gardner (bass), Omar's brother Marcel Rodríguez-López (keyboards, synths, percussion), Linda-Philomène Tsoungui (drums) and Leo Genovese (keyboards, saxophone). Known for their energetic live shows and concept albums, The Mars Volta formed followi… read more
The Mars Volta is an American progressive rock band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. The band's only constant members are Omar Rodríguez-López (guitar, producer, direction) and Ced… read more
The Mars Volta is an American progressive rock band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. The band's only constant members are Omar Rodríguez-López (guitar, producer, direction) and Cedric Bixler-Zavala (vocals, lyrics), whose part… read more