Mars Volta, The - "Frances The Mute" - INDIE COMPACT DISC NM/NM

The Mars Volta is an American progressive rock band formed in 2001. The band's only constant members are Omar Rodríguez-López (guitar, producer, direction) and Cedric Bixler-Zavala (vocals, lyrics), whose partnership forms the core of the band. The band's current line-up also includes founding member Eva Gardner (bass), Omar's brother Marcel Rodríguez-López (keyboards, synths, percussion), Leo Genovese (piano, keyboard, saxophone) and Linda-Philomène Tsoungui (drums).

Frances the Mute is the second studio album by American progressive rock band The Mars Volta released in February 2005 on Gold Standard Laboratories and Universal. Produced by guitarist and songwriter Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, the album incorporates dub, ambient, Latin and jazz influences, and is the first to feature bassist Juan Alderete and percussionist Marcel Rodriguez-Lopez. The album also includes contributions from future saxophonist Adrián Terrazas-González, who joined the band during its subsequent tour.

Omar Rodríguez-López – guitars, synthesizers, field recordings, production

Cedric Bixler-Zavala – vocals

Jon Theodore – drums

Isaiah "Ikey" Owens – keyboards

Juan Alderete de la Peña – bass (Credited as "John Peter Alderete" on the 2021 vinyl version)

Marcel Rodriguez-Lopez – percussion, keyboards

Additional musicians

Lenny Castro – additional percussion (all tracks)

Flea – trumpet on "The Widow" and "Miranda That Ghost Just Isn't Holy Anymore"

John Frusciante – first two guitar solos on "L'Via L'Viaquez"

Larry Harlow – piano on "L'Via L'Viaquez", treated clavinet on "Cassandra Gemini"

Adrián Terrazas-González – tenor sax, flute on "Cassandra Gemini"

Salvador (Chava) Hernandez – trumpet

Wayne Bergeron – trumpet

Randy Jones – tuba

Roger Manning – piano

Nicholas Lane – trombone

William Reichenbach – bass trombone

David Campbell – string, brass, piano, and percussion arrangements

Larry Corbett – cello

Suzie Katayama – cello

Violins:

Fernano Moreno

Erick Hernandez

Diego Casillas

Ernesto Molina

Joel Derouin

Roberto Cani

Mario De Leon

Peter Kent

Josefina Vergara

"The Coquí of Puerto Rico"

Artist: The Mars Volta 

Album: "Frances The Mute"

Format: COMPACT DISC

Grade: NM/NM

Played once. Booklet only touched to take the photo. 

Grades: CD Booklet + inserts/media.

Generally cosmetic and I will indicate if something plays less than flawless.

I will do my best to send uncracked jewel cases but grades are regarding the booklet and rear jewel case. All CDs guaranteed to not skip unless notes.

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