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Universal acclaim- based on 346 Ratings
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Positive: 313 out of 346
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Mixed: 5 out of 346
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Negative: 28 out of 346
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Mar 22, 2011
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JasonPJul 3, 2003Interesting but miss the energy from the former ATDI. I agree with Pitchfork "it's not fun"....at all!
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gavinJul 6, 2003Useless, meaningless metaphors. Whiningly high vocal range. Unimpressive guitar work. Obnoxious, untrained drums. Electronics and effects add nothing. Hard to believe it took 5+ people to put together something so unwothy of my $10.
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JimRFeb 26, 2005sucksass
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BobBMar 4, 2005The music on this CD is on par with the sound of gerbils getting slaughtered in a blender.
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patmcgNov 3, 2005i give 1 coz im nice but come on the guitarist is rubbish dunno wat u newbs listen to in a song but they all shit newbs!
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ChrisBJun 15, 2005Wow, simply awful-sounding with no sense of melody or message. Listening to the lyrics are akin to a drunk's babble after a long night of tequilla, cheap wine, and E&B brandy. If you like prog, stick to Rush.
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umpeikAug 13, 2005gets crappier with each listen.
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BigPaulPApr 22, 2007That one is just OK for me. It just can't be compared with At The Drive-In for me.
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Dec 1, 2011
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StevenHJun 30, 2003Amazing album. 2002 we had little to no good music released but 2003 is already shaping up well with albums like this and Radiohead's 'Hail to the Thief'
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JcChavezFeb 1, 2005This is a bad album....every song is moving and you can just listen to the whole album....this has to be one of my favorite albums in my collection and i have a pretty big one!!!!
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TroyLFeb 9, 2005This album has revitalized my interest in Prog Rock and Art rock. This is a greatly put together album and i look forward to Frances the Mute on March 1st 2005
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AidankSep 3, 2005Simply a masterpiece, a brilliant jounrney
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JuliusWSep 5, 2005Not perfect, but very close. The only rock band I like. Bravo!
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PatM.Apr 3, 2008
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EdwardPOct 15, 2003It's not exactly my cup of tea but it's music that makes you think ... and that can only be a good thing. However, at times it is a bit over-indulgent and would have benefited from a tighter focus.
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RussellJ.Jun 24, 2003Absolutely the most pleasing, awe inspiring, fantastic album to ever be. I strongly recommend anyone who owns the album to see The Mars Volta play live.
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MattSJun 25, 2003The CD takes you to a whole new world. Feverish and psychadelic, the songs rip at your mind in a frenzy of intense drum and bass rythme while the guitar breaks the barrier of reality for you. Guest musicians include John Frusciante (Guitar for Cicatriz) and Flea (Bass on all tracks), both from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Lyrically, this album is brilliant, and I could not ask for more.
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lynchhimJun 26, 2003Forget every other band in the world. The Mars Volta create music that will make you realise just how shallow, meaningless and bereft of talent the music industry has been over the last few years. This album will make your ears bleed, your heart race and your brain explode. You need this album in your life. Do not waste your money buying anything else.
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seangJun 26, 2003unbelievable, this album will take your breath away.
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brandenJul 20, 2003a big step up from ATDI. great vocals and outstanding rhythm.
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ChrisHJul 6, 2003Wow, just wow
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ChinoMJul 7, 2003They must be Irush because my penis is Dublin
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MikkoVJul 9, 2003spectacular album!!! What is best at it.. they have created their own music&style.. and once it got you there is no going back!!! i love this music...!! but is there an album you can give full 10.. maybe not? your own album?hmm
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MarkOAug 26, 2003Best Cd of the year 2003
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stevecDec 8, 2004awesome and enjoyable, there is something missing though (paul, jim and tony) it will never sound complete to me, but this is the closest it can get, cedric is god of emo
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wackymanJan 3, 2004this is a remarkable album, I think it will inspire a lot of bands to take new directions in music. their musical vision/abilities are astounding. Listening to the album it feels like you are listening to a mix of several albums different in style but flowing together to create an atmosphere that is really intense.
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justinsSep 9, 2004it doesnt get much better than this!
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AnonymousMay 11, 2005Three words: Mind-blowing and bewildering.
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WagnerTSep 5, 2005I am loving this CD. So excellent and sexy. It makes me want to smoke the happy. You know. Peace outside!
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BSmithJun 1, 2006
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Matt?AJun 10, 2007This album is pure tastiness. Me only gripe with it is the "nothing" sections, where all u can hear is the epic sounds of nothingness, u kno? I must say that Televators IS agony, in the most beautiful and amazing way possible. Albeit, Frances the Mute is a bit more of my style...this album is gangsta, tho! Like a 9.3/10, I'd say.
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wannabebixlerNov 3, 2003speechless
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SableGNov 3, 2003best album ever. enough said.
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JoseSOct 3, 2003The album is great becaus it's a fusion of great instrumentals, calm ,and loud vocals that sound great. The songs are constantly up beat, with the exception of number 9 because it's more melancholic song, but I like it. I can tell that theses guys, worked hard on every song inorder to produce album has a unique balance of great lyrics and music. The album is excellent and motivating.
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JaberJJun 22, 2003Simply blow your body and your mind...
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SJun 25, 2003mars volta has proven that downloading is not killing music, crap music was killing music. This CD proves that music as an art form is alive and well.
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seanaJun 25, 2003I have not heard anything this mindblowing ever in my life. Simply amazing. One of the best albums in modern rock history.
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FoxizofBurniceJun 26, 2003It's a comatic structure, it's for everybody who wants sleeping, being arise, it's about all the true story of a the clone of you when you take any products in your head...
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KyleAJun 27, 2003
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RyanVJun 28, 2003truly amazing. Now i know what it feels like to be in the presence of greatness. completely enthralling.
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TonyFJun 28, 2003The Mars Volta man the ship to take the music lovers out of the corporate asses.
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mattmJun 29, 2003Finally an album I can listen to over and over without getting sick of the same candy coated "verse, chorus, verse" crap. Think of Pink Floyd but instead of just acid, toss is some meth and you have a good idea of what is going on here. Alot of through went into crafting each song. Great Album
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sabrinacJun 30, 2003all i can say is....ORGASMIC!
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MaxGJul 1, 2003a bit of pink floyd, some sounds and ambiance taken from ATDI (alright) spanish and latin influences. My only regret: where is "cut that city"!!!!
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JonHJul 4, 2003what the hell was that guy from pitchfork thinking? he needs to re-examen this album and realize its full potential. this is the best album i've purchased in years.
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ThomasJul 6, 2003
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CourtneySJul 6, 2003Best album I've ever heard!
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TobySJul 9, 2003One of the most beutiful things I have ever heard.
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zzasakrJul 9, 2003100/100 points. each time i listen to it, it is surprising me again
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sparticusSep 21, 2003Jake, you dont know sh*t about music. Theres no way you can talk so much gripe about TMV, and say you are a fan of At the Drive In.
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andrewgJan 3, 2004Even after repeated listens, I still can't fully comprehend what it all means. All I know is that it's completely different than anything I've ever heard. A complete work of art.
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BrianFFeb 18, 2004fucking incrediable. how could any of those fucking "stylus magazine", "pitch fork" and "Neumu.net" call it a mess?? boy they know thier music huh?
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AngelAMar 10, 2004Best CD ever. This record oozes salsa (I should since I live in Puerto Rico and I know the members of The Fania All-Stars personally) I mean it makes you want to get up and dance just like Omar does (it's called salsa dancing btw) at the shows. Best meltdown of salsa and everything genre of music in the world I've heard (Punk, Psychedelia, Rock, Jazz, Etc...) Don't you agree?
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JamesJApr 10, 2004Timeless, epic, demands your attention, even on the 50th listen. Been waiting for our generation to reach a musical crescendo for a long time? i think this is it -=theMarsVolta=-
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g_/\/\_bApr 12, 2004
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ChristianJul 1, 2004Takes you on a musical journey and a rollercoaster of emotions, lopez and bixler never been better, Prog rock given a complete make over
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JohnAug 18, 2004another bixler masterpiece
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CyberxeroSep 21, 2004
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NeilCJan 9, 2005This album presents hope for the future of music. In an industry dominated by dance music disguised as rock, MV have managed to bring back the creativity and intesity birthed by the likes of Pink Floyd and the Beatles. This album, like PF's The Wall, goes beyond simply music; it is truly a work of art.
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VitoLFeb 9, 2005the most underated band out there
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RobertGMar 30, 2005I believe that De-Loused in the Comatorium will prove it side to be the "Dark Side of the Moon" of our generation
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mikerMar 5, 2005this album is trippy and when summer comes ill definetly smoke a bowl and listen to this one.
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stevenBApr 5, 2005satisfaction guaranteed
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harrykAug 19, 2005fucking good
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YoelApr 19, 2006It's like a story. There's a temptation, then a problem, then a hero. cool
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KyleSJan 25, 2007Amazing. I have had this album playing in my car for weeks on end. I simply cannot get enough of it. A+
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BrianKJan 2, 2007One of the very best CDs in a long time. Just a great, great example of progressive, experimental rock. I love this album, and can't stop listening to it. Thanks to this CD I bought the other 2 TMV album in a span of a week! Pitchfork sucks, who ppays them to write bad reviews about the best bands out there!! Deloused is amazing!
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DevinJMay 23, 2007i am a big fan of at the drive-in aswell and i think that the mars volta is amazing, idk why everyone says that atdi is better by far, i think that the talent that is in this band is amazing. Cedric and omar are still crazy at what they do and can seirouslly change the future in the prog. rock world
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MichaelW.Feb 1, 2008Can't be compared to At the Drive-In for me either. This is light years ahead.
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DanielBFeb 6, 2008Fantastic; simply fantastic.
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DaveOct 15, 2003WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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GregCJun 16, 2003One of the most innovative and exhilarating albums to come out this year... pure genius!
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PhilGJun 23, 2003De-Loused in the Comatorium is fantastic in many ways. Not in many many years has an album been so musicly groundbreaking. If TMV doesn't gain acclaim and success off this album, the music industry is worse off than I thought.
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MikeJun 25, 2003Amazing album, so much intensity and beautiful music to listen to.
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ShaneDJun 25, 2003
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ChrisMJun 25, 2003Great Original Music. An epic album that tells the story it was meant to portray. Can't wait to see them live.
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PedroFJun 25, 2003At last real music what I been waiting for. I am a big fan I have seen them live. Best live band ever. By the way ATDI still kick ass and so does Flea!
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MotorCityRollieJun 26, 2003Carlos Castaneda on a steady diet of Fugazi... me likes'
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mikeJun 26, 2003i could listen to this album 50 times in a row and still stand in amazement and its perfection.
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joeysJun 26, 2003amazing.
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steveJun 26, 2003absolute insanity.
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terrybJun 26, 2003Tremulant was amazing. Deloused is phenominal. Omar is a god
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ElliotJJun 27, 2003This album sounds like nothing I have every heard. Blending aspects of punk, rock, and latin flavor into a flawless masterpiece. It was well worth the wait. If you don't buy this cd your not a music fan.
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AENIMASOUNDZJun 27, 2003Awesome!!! This is the most intense record I've heard in years... Can't wait to get the lyric-booklet
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ernieJun 27, 2003this album shows how much the mars volta rocks from the crazy! sounds of omars guitar to the voice effects of cedric bixler this album tells a story of a fallen hero that try's to commit suicide and your narrator is cedric bixler this album is really well put together and shows that the mars volta is one of the most unique bands out there i suggest you go out and buy the album!
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JonSJun 28, 2003The hype was worth it, so was the wait, after a couple listenings you'll definitely make this one of your favorites
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EmmanuelGJun 28, 2003Cedric and Omar are musical geniuses!! Though at the drive-in is still one of my favorite bands of all time, The Mars Volta has seemingly broken themselves away from the limitations of musical genres. They have changed the defenition of music!
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TomB.Jun 28, 2003You're goddamn crazy if you don't agree with this rating.
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FugJun 28, 2003The most origional album iv heard in a very long time, it should be ranked up among the greatest ever. For those who have not had the chance yet, their live show is just as spectacular and should not be missed.
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JasonSJun 29, 2003This CD is what music is all about. It has the ability to make nothing else in the world seem to exist. I am a fan of all kinds of music especially classic rock and this is the best album I have ever heard. Thank you the Mars Volta.
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GabrielEJun 29, 2003This album will change music as we know it, it will hopefully take over all the KoRn-rip-off bands that are out today(Disturbed, Staind, Godsmack), and hopefully Fred Durst listens to it and quits the bussiness. Best album for decades to come Mars Volta=pink floyd-santana-Led Zepellin.
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jonathanaJun 29, 2003The best album I have ever heard. The Mars Volta warps you to a world of dreams and won't stop fucking with your head.
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nooneknowsJun 29, 2003forgett At The Drive-In....this Cd kicks Ass
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jethroJul 14, 2003great album.... starts out smoking than tapers off towards the end. the drumming is solid throughout the entire album. requires a couple of listens to sink in. highly recommend
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BrianMJul 15, 2003Not as good as one would have thought it would have been. But still an interesting debut.
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jillianvJul 3, 2003exactly what this world needs.
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DanSJul 4, 2003This album is a trip, it's the best way to describe it. The raw emotion of the entire album takes you to strange new musical places. It's a really nice blend of countless musical influences and styles. I bought the album without ever hearing anything by TMV beforehand, and I couldn't be any more satisfied.
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ScottJul 4, 2003Awesome CD. Great prog-metal. Buy this one
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Awards & Rankings
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A disjointed mess- brilliant songs gone so awry that I find myself no longer excited by the prospect of listening to the album through, but disappointed.
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Recall[s] both Fugazi's punk slam and early Santana's psychedelic sheen.
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Contrary to nearly every other band in music today, the Mars Volta suffer from an abundance of ideas and concepts, not a lack thereof.