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Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings
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Positive: 25 out of 34
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Mixed: 3 out of 34
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Mar 22, 2012
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kylel.Nov 16, 2007if you don't like this album its because its over your head. the closest our generation will ever get to led zepplin
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RichardOct 4, 2006
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KidAJul 14, 2006Wow was this bad
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MattCJul 9, 2006Amazing CD. These guys continually blow me away with everything they've ever released and this album, more so than the others, really shows how genuinely passionate they are about the music they play.
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HildurMFeb 6, 2006I love Mars Volta... but I get sooo tired of listening to this cd! Instead of really enjoying Scab dates it always makes me want to listen to Frances the mute or de-loused... instead!
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PhantomXIIIJan 17, 2006An exquisite display of musical craftsmanship, combining the explosiveness of their highs with enough tension to make you genuinely excited for the next piece...
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christopherlJan 3, 2006the mars volta IS a live band, their LPs are only standalone albums, that are completely detatched from their live sets... this album is a culmination of their live performances through the deLoused album tour... i love it, and i dont give a rats butt if anyone else doesnt.
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mistermisterDec 24, 2005scabdates is the craziest thing i ve ever heard. cicatriz pt.4 is the most confusing track and you can hear parts of eunuch provocateur and cassandra gemini in it and a guy who is talking about terrorism in spanish. best live album i ve ever listened to!
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TristanLDec 8, 2005Fantastic. Takes a long time to get into, but once you do its well worth it. Lovely stuff. Bit ear bleeding at times, but lovely.
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TrentCDec 6, 2005Another great example of the progressive and awesome nature of the Mars Volta. To have the confidence in your music to pull something like this off in a live event. No other band could come close without the crowd tearing them apart.
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MikeDec 6, 2005
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JBDec 4, 2005
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BenjaminRNov 28, 2005Only for fans of the group. Some of the arrangements are truly mesmerizing, but some seem relatively self-important. If, however, you can't get enough of the Mars Volta and have literally played the tracks off of their first two albums (my "Frances the Mute" is in pretty bad shape), this is a good supplement. It just lacks the cohesiveness that comes with a studio album.
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CrampedNov 26, 2005Have Mars Volta become mainstream or released a live album to complete an album contract? I'd bet on mainstream. Oh wait! Thats not news. I agree with Miss Machine...GARBAGE! Untalented waste of musical time. Mr. Bungle they will never be.
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LewisTNov 26, 2005
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WhyDoItNov 24, 2005About what anyone could expect from such a self-indulgent band as The Mars Volta. I loved there first cd, but Frances the mute and this steamy pile of a release truely do show how some people can either lose it on drugs or just become so caught up in there own hype they believe they can record anything, I'm guessing the later.
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MaxGNov 22, 2005These reviewers are idiots. The raw energy and talent contained in this album is unmatched, and definitely is a step forward. Comparing it to studio albums is a step backwards in reason. If you like TMV in any regard, you will love this album.
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MissMachineNov 19, 2005Complete garbage. Mars Volta is not a live band and this is evident in this record. They completely fall apart onstage. Garbage.
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stoner2kNov 18, 2005i was blown away by a solo 2hr set they played in Toronto and have been a huge fan since. this is by far their best live realease and is an awesome musical experience for any volta fan.
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Scab Dates is yet another intriguing window into the Mars Volta's world, instead of just a live album holdover.
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Entertainment WeeklyExhausting, self-indulgent, and also kind of awesome. [18 Nov 2005, p.134]
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Given which songs are chosen and when this is being released, Scab Dates is a neither a concession nor a step forward, revealing inclinations that feel half as indulgent as they should when following a record like Frances the Mute, and about half as interesting to listen to.