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Universal acclaim- based on 348 Ratings
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Positive: 299 out of 348
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Mixed: 12 out of 348
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Negative: 37 out of 348
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Sep 10, 2010
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piesoreFeb 27, 2005
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SeamusSJan 23, 2006
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EarlMMar 2, 2005This here album is the reason why I still listen primarily to hillybilly mountain music.
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JeremiahFMay 4, 2006I love this entire album. Great mix of pure sounds that will invade your every ear drum canal. If thats even possible.
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ShawnaqMar 22, 2005This is the most amazing album I've ever heard. Period. The Mars Volta never disappoints.
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stlvocalsMar 2, 2005So ridiculously superior to anything out right now, it's a joke. There's isn't a band around that can hold The Mars Volta's sweaty, screaming jock strap. Consider it an honor to listen to the Led Zeppelin of this generation in vestal splendor. A perfect album in almost every sense of the word.
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jonvMar 4, 2005this is the greatest band ever
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AnonyM.Jan 20, 2007
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MichaelW.Feb 1, 2008Lacks the cohesion of De-Loused but still an excellent album. You can really follow the progression of their sound.
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TylerFDec 6, 2005The awesome explosive sound of the mars volta will not be forgotten soon.
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bweniFeb 24, 2005i love this more than i love men, and thats a lot!!
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KrisFeb 27, 2005VERY enjoyable.
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bobbyFeb 28, 2005I think their previous record was waaay better. They took the easy way out.
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HunterTheMar 1, 2005This album is terrible and only gets worse with each listen. In fact, it is terrible to the point of arousing anger in the listener. Rollingstone gave it a good review so you know it sucks.
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AndyPMar 1, 2005Anyone giving this album less than a 7 is just stuck up. Unless you really just don't like music.
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WogaziMar 1, 2005i would like to view the art of the gentleman that wrote the review for pitchfork. did your girlfriend/boyfriend leave you for themarsvolta. Obviously FTM is self indulgent, otherwise it wouldn't be so beautifully interesting.
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VladislawWMar 10, 2005Progressive rock was progressive 30 years ago. It seems that these guys don't understand it. If Mars Volta are one of the best young rock it actually is dying.
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GavinPMar 1, 2005
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noizymeMar 2, 2005Very trippy album. 5 tracks of pure prog-rock mixed with electronic, sonic spaces to send your mind guessing every time you listen. Truly one of the more intellectual groups out there that do not dumb-down their sound for audiences.
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rachMar 2, 2005This album is absolutely INSANE! I'm in love with it. I listened to it for the first time in my basement with all the lights out. I wasn't even high but I swear to god I was seeing thinds. Amazing trip. If you are a TMV fan, it's a must have. Even if you're not, it's STILL a must have.
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JoshCMar 28, 2005crazy but it sounds fucking great
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K.O.Mar 3, 2005
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RaeRMar 4, 2005Very nice. Smooth, unhurried. Very chill. Listening to it on a rainy day and I'm having visions in my bedroom.
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GreatGatsbyMar 5, 2005Now seriously, what's the fuss about? ATDI was alright, but this one over here completely sucks. It's as fresh and progressive as Dream Theater are.
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BlaineRMar 7, 2005Great album, but an overabundance of ambient noise cheapens the experience.
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MarcD.Apr 12, 2005Reminiscent of early Pink Floyd and Rage Against the Machine, yet still highly original.
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AlanCApr 2, 2005
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GeorgeBApr 4, 2005THis album is great, just pure poetry. It lives up to its predecessor and it just great, everyone should buy this album and enjoy the sweet easy listening!
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[Anonymous]May 5, 2005It takes a while to get used to this album, but when you have, IT'S BRILLIANT!!!
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juancMay 9, 2005Excellent
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LudvigBAug 3, 2005Its an incredable album that every sane an unsane person should own and for my money its the best album ever!!!
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ReubenMar 21, 2006This is possibly the most amazing record i have ever heard. It isn't the kind of album you can skip around on, but is only done full justice when listened to from start to finish (preferably alone). Simply an unbelievable experience full of talent and emotion
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ZosoZosoMar 20, 2006Best 2005 Album.
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Matt?AJun 10, 2007
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SpencerWOct 2, 2005An amazing album. I don't know what Pat N was thinking. The solos in frances the mute are very well done. Listen to Miranda: Pisacis... tell your brother to play those solos. Just because you don't enjoy the art-work does not mean you need to give it a bad rating. 10 thumbs up on the album though.
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MattPOct 2, 2005There seems to be 2 opinions on this album. You either think it's long, boring and pretentious or you think it's an epic prog rock masterpiece. Quite frankly there are very few groups out there doing music this adventurous. "Frances The Mute" is an album you don't listen to. You experience it. The best album I've heard this year.
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JeffBFeb 27, 2005
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VinceFFeb 27, 2005For anyone that likes real music, music with feelings, colors and depths you can't explain, turn here. This album leaves the listener to put the pieces to the puzzle on what the back story of this album is. The Mars Volta are the new classic rock of our time, and anyone that disagrees does not have an imagination. The Volta will be big in 05, I guarantee it
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RoryCFeb 27, 2005Yuck. The first song is great because it is the only one to have structure. Everything else is just disgusting. No form, no structure, no discipline, it's just all over the place. Not a fun listen, not entertaining, barely even musical. Avoid
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AshGFeb 28, 2005
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ezrapoundFeb 28, 2005
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FrancisFMar 11, 2005Very little going on with more chops and intelligence.
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TomBMar 1, 2005oh my god.... the mars volta have done it again as far as bringing music to a new level of pure awesomeness!
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EricLMar 10, 2005I've heard a lot of good music, and a lot of SHITE. This is somehting I've never heard. It blends all of the best types of music into a fusion of chaos and symatry suitable for an acid trip. Amazing, just amazing!
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AshGMar 1, 2005
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davidgMar 10, 2005a masterpiece, from beginning to end, its like watching a movie, only without the screen.
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TomMar 1, 2005
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johnkMar 1, 2005track 4 is good. the rest is sadly bad. i like the ep the best out of the 3 releases.... i miss at the drive-in. do you guys remember at the drive-in?
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PaulFMar 1, 2005
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SteveBMar 1, 2005Awesome
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CamSMar 1, 2005by far the best cd to come out since deloused
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MartinMedeskiandWudMar 17, 2005Horrible, disgusting piece of drivel. If you want good modern music check out Boards of Canada
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BartTMar 17, 2005
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VitoLMar 10, 2005it takes time to enjoy it as much as DLITC, which tok some time as well. the more i listen the more i like. the mute will talk, give'm time.
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DrHMar 2, 2005As moving and stunning as "De-loused". Mars further displays their remarkable talent and musical vision. Anyone who dislikes this album should go back to driving there safe economical mid-sided sedan and listening to nice safe top 40 radio hits.
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cwMar 2, 2005haha i just had to stick up for that album. it's funny how every negative review here is from pitchfork homepage college freshmen :-P
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NathanSMar 22, 2005This is the best damn cd ever made mother fuckers!
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NickTMar 22, 2005Dont judge this album unless you have listened to it many times. you also have to listen to the whole thing at once, which can be a challenge at 76 minutes of music. When i first listened to it i thought it was crap, but after repeated listenings i found it was great, not as good as de-loused, though.
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GinaGMar 2, 2005Mars Volta never stops amazing me.. they're right up there with tool!
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ValerieMMar 31, 2005It is awesome! Something different and refreshing, finally!
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AnomalyMar 3, 2005
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A-BOMBMar 3, 2005Hey, it's a good one. Take out the ambience after the Widow and I'd make it a ten. The ambience on Miranda is perfect though. I've never done any drugs in my life, but if I were on drugs and put this album on, I'd be in another universe. Or maybe I already am. Who knows?
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daveMar 3, 2005our generations pink floyd
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AlexKMar 3, 2005This album kicks! If your a musician or a poet, this album is enjoyable. Those few who chose this album because of reviews and peer pressure should be aware of the intellegence and musical skill of the Mars Volta. There is a new era approaching and The Mars Volta is the Alexander.
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SherrellSMar 30, 2005I love it so much and its amazing! What I really love is that they put their hearts and souls into this album. Unlike other bands, The Mars Volta didn't just put it out to sell it. I was really surprise of the outcome of this cd. I love the mars volta!!!!
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JohnSMar 3, 2005Arguably, one of the most disappointing CDs I've purchased ever!!!! 80% of it is mangled crap.... message to TMV, you're not Pink Floyd, never will be.
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LauraMar 30, 2005This album is a breath of fresh air amidst the stagnant idiotic fluff that tries to pass itself off as music nowadays. Pop tartlets and angst ridden pseudo-guitarists/songwriters come a dime a dozen, but Cedric and Omar have taken music and made it flesh that feeds the soul.
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BSpikeMar 3, 2005
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OtonielMMar 4, 2005Music at its best. Beautiful
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ElliotJMar 4, 2005one of the best albums i have ever heard no doubt!
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JamesHMar 4, 2005Second only to Deloused!!!
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LukeCz.Mar 4, 2005This is amazing. There's no sense in making any comments, this record is like boat ride. You can't go out in the middle of it...
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MichaelSMar 5, 2005
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NHMar 5, 2005this album is the definition of perfection. for those of you nay sayers, you obviously aren't intelligent enough to understand the concept of something beutiful
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jeremyhMar 6, 2005An orgasm for your ears....
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colinaMar 7, 2005this band was better 30 years ago when it was called Yes. anyone who thinks this record is mind blowing is woefully inexperienced with modern progressive music.
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TylerSMar 7, 2005This album is flawed, but is better than the debut especially on L'Via, best song ever!
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EricSMar 7, 2005Unbelievable. I can listen and listen and listen. It's thick, it's heavy and it drives.
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DonavonRMar 8, 2005
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MattKApr 11, 2005
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PhantomXIIIApr 7, 2005A highly ambitious venture from mainstream that fully comes togther as the best album thus far in their careers. Hats off to you, Volta...
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nonenoneMay 22, 2005If you have the time to let it in, this album will certainly prove itself as an amazing accomplishment.
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OlivierBMay 27, 2005The Mars Volta seem to think they are genius but they are just good. They really have talent but they could be a bit more modest.
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AndyMay 3, 2005I've taken better shits than this.
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DavisWMay 4, 2005An excellent and genius album, although it almost seems like work to listen to it. You kind of have to set aside some time to try and absorb it. Works for some people, though not so much for me. I prefer 'de-loused'.
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ElliotOMay 4, 2005Brilliant. A Masterpeice.
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GinnyMJun 1, 2005The parts with singing are great, but the other stuff is a bit too long
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TapanJJun 1, 2005Never have a herd a band with so much more of an understanding of music than even the greats. Not only do I think this is the best album i own, but the best I've ever heard. If TMV comes to town, GO SEE THEM. do not deprive yourselves of the best concert you'll see
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ColbstaSJun 10, 2005
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MarcDJun 5, 2005Infectious and very very creative stuff. The sound is hard to classify. Stop trying to. Instead, pop it in your music player and have some fun.
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SkylerWAug 1, 2005One of the best albums around from one of the best bands of our day.
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skysSep 2, 2005i loved it,everything fits really nice, an excellent eray of sounds,very creative and well produced. you really just can feel the passion behind there music
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DianaSJan 18, 2006This album is electrifyingly awesome.
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DelMonkeyJan 31, 2006Do you like Pink Floyd, Fugazi, the Lyres, Queen, Jeff Buckley and Cuban Jazz? Why not put it all in a blender and pour it into the top of your skull? Carefull...you might want to make room first. Contents under pressure!
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RyanxxxJan 4, 2006This cd has blown me away, the mars volta are one of the best bands out there right now. L'Via L'viaquez is my favorite song, I have meorized it all, even though its in spanish.
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NicoleMFeb 2, 2006This is an awsome album. I'm actually listening to Scabdates right now. They really are pushing the musical envelope. I look forward to what they will do next!
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JudyVFeb 2, 2006I love it.
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MickFeb 5, 2006
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BughunterJun 1, 2006Volta opened my mind with comatorium and Frances filled it. Volta continue to push the envelop. Brilliant
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Awards & Rankings
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Alternative PressIt's already the most riveting album of 2005--provided you're ready to carve a wide enough hole in your consciousness to accept it. [Mar 2005, p.130]
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FilterFrances the Mute documents the Mars Volta as a passionate and explosive band that has grown capable of taking the music in a hundred different directions. [#14, p.96]
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SpinFrances explores an explosive groove Comatorium only implied. [Mar 2005, p.83]