- Original Release Date: 22 Jun 2009
- Release Date: 22 Jun 2009
- Label: Mercury Records Limited
- Copyright: (C) 2009 Mercury Records Limited
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- Total Length: 50:03
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- ASIN: B002A4M0L6
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,973 in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 in MP3 Albums)
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| Play | 4. With Twilight As My Guide | 7:52 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 5. Cotopaxi | 3:38 | £0.89 | |
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| Play | 7. Copernicus | 7:22 | £0.89 | |
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Redshark
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A veer towards the mainstream perhaps, generally with softer melodies and less experimental sounds. But this is still the Mars Volta and maintains their character. The vocals are unusual but beautiful. The melodies are excellent, though the first 90 seconds of the album could have been ommitted. This is still the band that has brought me more joy than any other. What will they do next?
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Wonko
Format:Audio CD
Having been a fan of The Mars Volta for some time (since Deloused in the Comatorium) , and after being blown away by their previous album, The Bedlam in Goliath, I was slightly disappointed by Octahedron. While still musically brilliant, some of the energy from their recent albums seems to be missing. If you like some of the slower, more ethereal songs from the previous albums, then this should be to your liking.
Chances are, if you are a fan, then you are fairly open to 'different' music, in which case, give it a go, but approach with and open mind.
Chances are, if you are a fan, then you are fairly open to 'different' music, in which case, give it a go, but approach with and open mind.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By PalominBeaut
Format:Audio CD
The album is full of nice songs, but does not excite. There are very few twists and turns and only glimpses of the past. The album is not bad by any means, but by The Mars Volta standards it is very ordinary fare. Maybe a few more listens may bring out that something that seems to be missing at the moment.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply awesome
In my opinion their best album since Deloused... The 1 and half minutes of silence at the start are worth the wait for what is to follow!
Published on 20 Nov 2010 by John Hammond
4.0 out of 5 stars
Octahedron CD
This CD is worth a listen and some passages are good. Not something I'd listen too very often.
Published on 8 Sep 2010 by Deeky
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just a couple of points to reinforce what others have said
Firstly, songcraft on this album is their best yet. By this I mean, giving each song what it needs, to be the best it can be. No less, no more, no filler. Read more
Published on 9 July 2010 by Supermonkey3
5.0 out of 5 stars
TMV
One of the best releases of the year! Who said pop can't be good? Really good!
Published on 23 May 2010 by Bruno Martins
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of their best ever
Octahedron is the definition of a grower, each listen brings the album closer to your heart and rewards you with a deeper and fuller appreciation of the superb music and lyrics on... Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2010 by Gentlegiantprog
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful, and a logical step forward
Contrary to other reviews of 'Octahedron', I wasn't a fan of The Bedlam In Goliath. I found it to be a messy album, with flashes of brilliance bogged down in noise and... Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2009 by B. Rose
4.0 out of 5 stars
SWEET
Definately a lot more ambient that other Volta albums, with a couple of trademark tracks. Certainly worth owning
Published on 8 Oct 2009 by Mark Ranger
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Mars Volta Live
Another great performance by The Mars Volta but this time live. The concert shows again how great these guys are musicly. It would be great if they done more live albums. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2009 by Jon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Both Haunting & Disturbing...mostly in a good way.
I've been a fan of The Mars Volta since "De-loused in the Comatorium". This album definatly more mellow than the others with the exception of "Cotopaxi". Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2009 by Smartypants
4.0 out of 5 stars
Impressive album - I'll never understand them though.
I was introduced to The Mars Volta a few years ago through an article in Classic Rock magazine exploring modern Prog bands. Read more
Published on 30 July 2009 by R. Wiles
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