The Mars Volta "Frances The Mute" 2023-07-07 and drummer Joe Godino

and drummer Joe Godino

While past albums saw the band slowly drifting toward a more traditional

and this album is why

Including tracks from Iggy Pop

"No Role Modelz" and "Love Yourz"

The Mars Volta "Frances The Mute" 2023-07-07 and drummer Joe GodinoFrances the Mute is the second studio album by American progressive rock band The Mars Volta, originally released in 2005. 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 Adrin Terrazas Gonzlez, who joined the band during it's