album · April 11, 2025
Lucro Sucio; Los Ojos del Vacío
Clouds HillSee this day
prog rockrockalternative
The Mars Volta's 2025 album 'Lucro Sucio; Los Ojos del Vacío' arrived as a surprise return from the progressive rock titans. The record delivered a characteristically dense and challenging listening experience, exploring themes of societal decay and existential dread through intricate musical passages and Bixler-Zavala's surrealist lyrical narratives.
- The album was recorded at the Clouds Hill Studios in Hamburg, Germany.
- The lead single, "Blacklight Shine," was released prior to the album's debut.
- The album peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Alternative Albums chart.
The Mars Volta is a rock band formed in 2001 by Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodríguez-López. They are known for their complex compositions and the blending of progressive rock, psychedelic rock, and Latin influences. This album was released during a period of renewed activity for the band after a nearly decade-long hiatus, re-establishing their presence in the alternative rock landscape.
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