Mars Volta, The - Bedlam in Goliath - Vinyl

Each album is half red, half black, with an etching on one side. Also included is a shaped 7" single. Gatefold sleeve.

A virtual musical embodiment of madness incarnate, The Bedlam In Goliath eschewed the gradual build of previous Mars Volta records, diving feet first into frenzy on the opening "Aberinkula," which also marked Volta fans' first recorded impression of new drumming powerhouse Thomas Pridgen. As the album progressed, "Ilyena," "Goliath," "Soothsayer" and even the unsettlingly quiet eye of the storm that was "Tourniquet Man" gave musical substance to the characters and stories conveyed to Omar and Cedric through the Soothsayer. Much like the band's experience with the ancient and insidious talking board, The Bedlam In Goliath is a chilling yet addictive experience--and one that ultimately nabbed the band its first ever Grammy, as the track "Wax Simulacra" took home the Best Hard Rock Performance statuette from the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in February 2009. (The Mars Volta)