The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute (Review by Mike)

Mike has listened to this a couple of times.
Excellent Eclectic Prog Rock!
Artistic, Concept, Emotional, Experimental, Heavy, Modern, Quirky, Weird, Aggressive, Guitar
I like this album a lot ... but I must admit that I normally cannot stand listening to it in one setting, as there is simply a bit too much going on, and it's a bit like "complexity for the sake of complexity". But it is all very well done, they tried very hard to make this a good album, and they succeeded. So if you're into musical roller-coaster rides and don't mind experimental and unusual music with alternative roots, then this is for you.
Excellent!
Cygnus....Vismund Cygnus13:02
Excellent Experimental!
The Widow5:50
Excellent!
L'Via L'Viaquez12:21
Excellent!
Miranda That Ghost Just Isn't Holy ...13:09
Excellent!
Cassandra Geminni p14:45
Excellent!
Cassandra Geminni p26:40
Magnificent!
Cassandra Geminni p32:55
I really like the use of the wind instruments here - it creates a kind of symphonic "James Bond" like vibe. 
Excellent!
Cassandra Geminni p47:41
Excellent Experimental!
Cassandra Geminni p54:59
Excellent!
Cassandra Geminni p63:48
Excellent!
Cassandra Geminni p70:46
Excellent!
Cygnus....Vismund Cygnus (Reprise)0:54