The Story Behind: The Mars Volta - Deloused in the Comatorium, Ep 72

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. The Mars Volta headed to Rick Rubin's Laurel Canyon "Mansion" to produce their debut album Deloused in the Comatorium . What they made is wild and ambitious by any definition, but is it a must listen? The team discuss Flea's bass playing, "slap" guitar, and the state of prog rock today. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2yzzVu5rhMFrufkJPfa2OL?si=ea4292b6cb3e4c40 Listen to Deloused in the Comatorium here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0CA2EVHhRPR5VPV78KZw89?si=KVG6gOK1TG6quz2fN76K-Q Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA Follow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at home Follow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaints Check out the Merch Store Next week's album: Randy Newman - Sail Away