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Frances the Mute is the second studio album by American progressive rock group The Mars Volta, released in 2005 on Universal Records. The album expands on the narrative established in their debut and was partly inspired by a diary found by the late sound technician Jeremy Michael Ward. It is a concept album featuring extended compositions, Latin rhythms, and lyrics written primarily in English and Spanish. Producer and guitarist Omar Rodríguez-López and vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala wrote the majority of the material.
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Frances the Mute ranks #56 of 155 in the Progressive Rock Album ranking, behind Wind & Wuthering, ahead of Tarkus.
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Who wrote the album "Frances the Mute"?
"Frances the Mute" is the second studio album by the American progressive rock group The Mars Volta, released in 2005. It was released on Universal Records following their explosive debut.
What inspired the lyrics and story of "Frances the Mute"?
The album was partly inspired by a diary found by the late sound technician Jeremy Michael Ward. The narrative deals with themes of abandonment and the search for a hidden lineage.
When was The Mars Volta's "Frances the Mute" released?
The album was released in 2005 on Universal Records. It expands on the chaotic narrative established in their debut concept album, "De-Loused in the Comatorium."
What genre is the album "Frances the Mute"?
"Frances the Mute" is a highly ambitious progressive rock record. It is known for its sprawling song lengths, fusion of Latin rhythms, and chaotic experimental guitar passages.
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