The Mars Volta are known for their insane prog rock. They can make some of the craziest music that you would call weirdly accesible. They have been at it for a while, a lot longer than you may realize. With the release of their new album Octahedron (due on June 23rd), they will have released 5 studio albums in almost 6 years! That is quite impressive.
I got the albums opener “Since We’ve Been Wrong” for you. Before you give it a download, I want you to create an expectation of what you expect from it. Insane guitar solos? Long screams from Cedric Bixler-Zavala? Not quite. In this song we actually see a more stripped down simple side to the mars volta, and I am really loving it. It almost crosses being called a ballad? I never thought I would hear that word when talking about these fellas!
[mp3] : The Mars Volta – Since We’ve Been Wrong
ania — 31 May 09
Beautiful!!! The most beautiful sound!!!
Tim — 7 Jun 09
Is this going to be on their new album? I’ve always been drawn to their sound. It has a way of keeping me involved for the whole song. Which is tough considering my ADHD. Not only do they keep me for a song, i’m locked in for the entire album. Amazing band!
I don’t know what to expect now that is listened to this song. Each album is different in it own way. My favorite has to be “De-Loused in the Comatorium” because of the amazing drumming by Jon Theodore. I’m not taking anything away from Pridgen. He shreads too. Im excited!!!
nuevobaterista — 8 Jun 09
once again the volta have shown their genius and made something beautiful. one of the most original bands there has ever been, totally in a league of there own. make sure you buy the album when its released and support the band, not just download it.