The Mars Volta: Frances the Mute (Universal)
Prog rock psycho poets, The Mars Volta returns to the fore with a blistering second album, further solidifying its penchant for complex compositions, heady lyrics and riff-based tunes. For those already familiar with its sci-fi based concept debut album, De-Loused in Comatorium, the latest offering is much more than just a follow-up and simply goes to show how much creativity The Mars Volta is capable of.
