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Amputechture
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Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante guests on the prog-rock band's third studio disc, which features eight tracks clocking in at an epic total of 76 minutes.
| LABEL: | Universal |
| RELEASE DATE: | 12 September 2006 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Alternative, Rock |
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The average user rating for this album is 8.3 (out of 10) based on 90 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Einar1 J. gave it a10:
Truly beautiful. Amputechture is TMV's most mature work, often flying between rock, jazz and soul. Don't get me wrong, this album sounded awful at first, taking perhaps 15 proper listens to realize its immense beauty. From start to finish I feel the amazing composition and praise cedric's vocals. Of course, this album is far from De-Loused on terms of accessibility, but it shines through in the end. 'Vicarious Atonement' is jaw-dropping perfection, with 'Tetragrammaton' bringing the listener to rollercoasters of sound and distortion. 'Vermicide' is one of those oddly placed accessible songs in an album of distortion, fulfilling its place with simplicity. Next, 'Meccamputechture' sounds great then lags, but mainly due to its immense length. However, you fall in love with any flaws. 'Asilos Magdalena' is a stunning near-acoustic spanish ballad, totally crushing any typical mind-set. 'Viscera Eyes' is jazzed-up for action, crushing the listener with sound. 'Day of the Baphomets' is mind blowing and jammin' fun. The finale, 'El Ciervo Vulnerado' leaves you feeling like you just listened to a materpiece, without knowing what on earth, besides amputation, cedric has been taking about. Takes multiple listens, please take your time with this record, and don't rate a record you've never listened to.
TheMute gave it a10:
This is simply the best thing created now a days. A great album start to finish and all the future ones will be too.
Craig R. gave it a5:
I haven't listened to this album, but I do own the first two Mars Volta albums (didn't care much for either, but the first one was decent enough), but I really just wanted to comment on the ridiculous number of "if you don't like it, you're not smart enough to understand it" remarks". Since when do we use a person's inclinations towards prog rock to determine a person's intelligence? Based on my previous experiences with the Mars Volta, I've found them to be rather indecipherable, and really requiring way more time than I'm willing to invest in a band. Is it not acceptable that someone may not want to approach his or her music the same way they approach a college course on metaphysics? The Mars Volta are ultimately a band that I can appreciate for their technical ability and willingness to try new things, but they're certainly not a band that I would want to sit down and listen to. I get enough headaches from my college curriculum, thanks.
Kyle L. gave it a10:
Bash a band for being too experimental and using too many "colors" at least they try, they test themselves every album in an attempt to evolve from the last one instead of re-releasing the same sound in a different package. Omar Rodriguez-Lopez is a genius and i wish it rub off on the frusciante so the chili peppers could quit writing all this poppy crap.
Frank G. gave it a10:
If you never heard TMV befoe don't start here, if you have then its a masterpeice. The whole album is a work of art and I'm tired of people bashing TMV b/c they are not smart enough to get them... if your looking for a pop song.. dont even think about getting this album.
Matt? A gave it an8:
This album, i think, is The Mars Volta's most hardcore album yet. It's pretty hard to listen to, being that it's so hardcore, you know? Yet, in some ways, it's The Mars Volta at their best. Tetragrammaton and Day of the Baphomets are the best TMV songs to date, Viscera Eyes is totally awesome, Vermicide is beautiful, and the accoustic in Asilos Magdelina (or something like that...) is gangsta-licious. Aside from those songs, though, the others are a bit too lacking in structure. As an album, I prefer Deloused and Frances. However, this album's AWESOME moments do outweigh the uhhh...not-so-awesome. 8.4/10?
Manuel B. gave it a10:
podria escribir esto en inglés pero al carajo... Me molesta mucho las críticas estúpidas de tan Baja Nota de 9 hacia abajo en esta OBRA MAESTRA. Solo demuestra la ignorancia y la escasa apreciación de arte que tienen los críticos de esta página. Si no logran VER que este album es una obra maestra de plano ponganse a criticar cosas mas sencillas que no requieran talento alguno, como por ejemplo su Culo.
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