BobsRevenge Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Wilco and The Mars Volta have been my two favorite bands going for a year now without my ever being able to pick one. It isn't so much that, but they are almost on opposite sides of the rock spectrum. Wilco creates pop and rock tunes with very human and genuine lyrics while The Mars Volta creates progressive rock songs with tons of complexity and lyrics that are abstract and extremely open to interpretation. IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE DAMNIT! I was curious if anyone else here liked The Mars Volta at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I enjoy them. Side note: I was over at my dad's neighbor's house last night, and apparently, he was going to be their lead guitarist on their upcoming tour, but he's moving into a new house, and going through a bunch of shit, so he turned them down. That's why John Frusciante is going to be playing with them on this tour they're doing with the RHCP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 i like them a bit but get really bored quickly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I was curious if anyone else here liked The Mars Volta at all. No. I've heard farts with a better sound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
into the white Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I've gotten bored of their albums but they are phenomenal live. The two live cds don't do justice to actually being there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobsRevenge Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 I've gotten bored of their albums but they are phenomenal live. The two live cds don't do justice to actually being there.I've been a huge fan for a while now, but between college (I go to school as far into nowhere as you can get in Virginia) and random crap happening I haven't been able to actually see them! Same with Wilco, it's horrible. I'm hoping to catch them in the tour they are doing after the one they are on right now with RHCP though. I don't care how hard its going to be, its happening. I'm really excited to see their new drummer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I've never heard them. What would be a good starter? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I've never heard them. What would be a good starter?One of my best friends adores them and was babbling about Frances the Mute for quite some time. That might be a good place to start. To my (limited) knowledge, this is their most recent album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 just stick with ATDI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobsRevenge Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 I've never heard them. What would be a good starter?De-Loused In The Comatorium is their best starter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Now I'm really confused... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I love both their albums, although it's not really casual listening music. It's the type of music that, when you listen to it, it's really got to be your main activity of the moment. If you try to do something else while you're listening to it, it's going to be distracting and annoying. But if you really let yourself get absorbed into it, it's awesome (drugs help). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobsRevenge Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 (edited) Now I'm really confused...De-Loused is their best starter. Stop being confused. Frances has a 43 minute song on it, are you ready for that? De-Loused is in general groovier and less avant-garde. Their new album (september 12th) is probably going to be a good starter too. But get De-Loused. I wouldn't necessarily buy it, because its not that easy to get into at first and some people never end up liking it. You can always check out their myspace for a taste of their old and newer stuff, but just keep in mind that's not their best stuff. edit: http://youtube.com/watch?v=izNdWGTsBiE Some people have music videos for their other songs too. This one is stupid though, don't actually bother watching it. Edited August 9, 2006 by BobsRevenge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 just stick with ATDI And all this talk about it not being easy to get into and not for casual listening is code for it "this album will sounds like shit." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobsRevenge Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 (edited) And all this talk about it not being easy to get into and not for casual listening is code for it "this album will sounds like shit."I can't listen to ATD-I (too emo for my taste), but I find TMV's music absolutely hypnotic. And believe me, once TMV clicks (assuming it ever does, and it does with most people who give it the chance) you won't be able to stop listening. Edited August 10, 2006 by BobsRevenge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 And all this talk about it not being easy to get into and not for casual listening is code for it "this album will sounds like shit." Lots of people said the same thing about YHF. If "easy to get into" is your goal just save your money and play the CCR albums you already own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WilcoFan Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I enjoy them, but what's this about them having a new drummer? I would be weary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I think "The Widow" rocks, but I'm not too familiar with their other stuff (or ATDI, for that matter). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
into the white Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I really can't get into ATDI that much anymore but it still needs to be said that Invalid Litter Dept. is one of the best rock singles of the last ten years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intodeep Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I enjoy them. Side note: I was over at my dad's neighbor's house last night, and apparently, he was going to be their lead guitarist on their upcoming tour, but he's moving into a new house, and going through a bunch of shit, so he turned them down. That's why John Frusciante is going to be playing with them on this tour they're doing with the RHCP. I think John would mostly be playing rythme on the tour would he not? I'm sure he'll be able to throw some leads into the jam and i know he plays on L'via, but Omar is quite a capable lead guitarist. someone also mentioned the departure of jon theodore their drummer which is a major blow to the band. He is one of the better drummers i've heard in recent years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imsjry Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 just stick with ATDI That is the correct answer!!! Mars Vola is SO boring I can't stand it. The music sounds so busy but there is really nothing going on in it. I really dislike them.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WilcoFan Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 someone also mentioned the departure of jon theodore their drummer which is a major blow to the band. He is one of the better drummers i've heard in recent years. Agreed. That guy was as important to the band as the guitarist. He was awesome. They remind me of Led Zeppelin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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