A four-track, 40-minute EP of live material recorded in London, Live illustrates the art rock and jam-band underpinnings of avant metal's most intriguing act, the Mars Volta. The EP begins with two tracks recorded live at BBC studios in Maida Vale, including a version of 'Roulette Dares' with copious echo and some testifying organ work. 'Drunkship of Lanterns' appears with all the stop-start action expected from heavy rockers ranging from King Crimson to Fugazi. The final two tracks are live in concert and prove that Mars Volta function just as well in traditional live venues as in the controlled surroundings of the studio.
| Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09:29 | Amazon | ||
| 2 | Cedric Bixler-Zavala / Omar Rodríguez-López | 09:38 | Amazon | |
| 3 | 16:03 | Amazon | ||
| 4 | Cedric Bixler-Zavala / Omar Rodríguez-López | 07:18 | Amazon |
The third song on the album, Roulette Dares serves as a great show opener and is a tune that carries many different types of music within it; mostly rock and jazz. Unlike other songs that try to blend the two, this song actually flows well, leading from one section to another with little disorientation to the listener.
Mars Volta Album Covers
