Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazón is the eighth studio album by American progressive rock band the Mars Volta. It was released on April 21, 2023, through Clouds Hill Records,[6][7] and comprises a complete acoustic re-recording of the band's previous self-titled album from 2022.[1] "Blank Condolences" was released as the album's lead single on March 10, 2023;[6] "Palm Full of Crux" followed on March 31.[8]
| Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazón | ||||
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| Released | April 21, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Acoustic[1] | |||
| Length | 47:22 | |||
| Label | Clouds Hill | |||
| Producer | Omar Rodríguez-López | |||
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| Singles from Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazón | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 68/100[5] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| PopMatters | 7/10[3] |
| Sputnikmusic | 2.2/5[4] |
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Cedric Bixler-Zavala; all music is composed by Omar Rodríguez-López.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Blacklight Shine" | 2:58 |
| 2. | "Graveyard Love" | 3:43 |
| 3. | "Shore Story" | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Blank Condolences" | 3:28 |
| 5. | "Vigil" | 3:35 |
| 6. | "Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazón" | 1:52 |
| 7. | "Cerulea" | 3:54 |
| 8. | "Flash Burns from Flashbacks" | 3:28 |
| 9. | "Palm Full of Crux" | 3:41 |
| 10. | "No Case Gain" | 2:49 |
| 11. | "Tourmaline" | 3:29 |
| 12. | "Equus 3" | 3:52 |
| 13. | "Collapsible Shoulders" | 2:38 |
| 14. | "The Requisition" | 4:33 |
| Total length: | 47:22 | |
Notes
edit- All tracks are subtitled “acoustic”.
Personnel
editThe Mars Volta
- Omar Rodríguez-López – guitar, flute, production, engineering
- Cedric Bixler-Zavala – vocals
- Marcel Rodríguez-López – keyboards, Mellotron, piano, additional percussion, mixing
- Eva Gardner – double bass
- Leo Genovese – piano
Additional contributors
- Daniel Diaz – percussion
- Chris von Rautenkranz – mastering
- Jon Debaun – engineering
References
edit- ^ a b Slingerland, Calum (March 10, 2023). "The Mars Volta Detail Acoustic Album Qué Dios Te Maldiga Mí Corazón". Exclaim!. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ Monger, Timothy. "The Mars Volta - Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ Conaton, Chris (April 24, 2023). "The Mars Volta: Que Dios Te Maldiga De Corazon (Album Review)". PopMatters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ K., Simon (April 22, 2023). "Review: The Mars Volta - Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ "Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon by The Mars Volta". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. n.d. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Cohen, Jonathan (March 10, 2023). "The Mars Volta Goes Acoustic on Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon". Spin. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ^ Monroy, Pablo (March 14, 2023). "The Mars Volta anuncia Que Dios Te maldiga Mi Corazón, un álbum acústico". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- ^ "The Mars Volta s shares acoustic "Palm Full of Crux" off upcoming 'Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon' album". 105.7 The Point. March 31, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
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