The third studio album from The Mars Volta, "The Bedlam in Goliath" is a sprawling, intense work that followed a tumultuous period of songwriting and recording. The album features extended instrumental passages and complex song structures characteristic of the band's progressive rock sound.
- The album was recorded at the House of Heavy, Sound Factory, and Stagg Street studios in Los Angeles.
- Despite the title, the album's name was inspired by a difficult period of recording, not the content of the songs themselves.
- The album reached number 23 on the Billboard 200 chart.
The Mars Volta is a rock band formed in 2001 by vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala and guitarist Omar Rodríguez-Calero, known for their complex arrangements and often concept-driven albums. "The Bedlam in Goliath" arrived between their 2005 release "Frances the Mute" and 2009's "The so well known record Octahedron", marking a period of intense recording and touring for the band.
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