Frances the Mute
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Frances the Mute is the second studio album by American progressive rock band The Mars Volta released in February 2005 on Gold Standard Laboratories and Universal. 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 includ…

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Released
February 7th, 2005
Type
Album
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Labels
Motown
Universal Records
Gold Standard Laboratories

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AllMusic (Johnny Loftus)
4.5/5 stars
The Guardian (Adam Sweeting – February 25, 2005)
3/5 stars
Pitchfork (Sam Ubl – February 27, 2005)2.0/10
Spin (Joe Gross – March 2005)A−
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Last updated: May 26th, 2009

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