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, and comprises a complete acoustic of the band's previous self-titled album from 2022. "Blank Condolences" was released as the album's lead single on March 10, 2023; "Palm Full of Crux" followed on March 31.
Overview Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazón is the acoustic reimagining of The Mars Volta's self-titled album released the previous year in 2022. According to Rodríguez-López, the album is "The Mars Volta’s version of a 'folk record,' tracing the melodies and rhythms of the parent album back to their traditional Caribbean roots and challenging listeners to hear the group in an entirely new light." He further states that the album's predecessor, The Mars Volta, felt like the true beginning of the band and what its original concept was supposed to be. Que Dios, according to Rodríguez-López has its own meaning and philosophy.
It has been described as a creative folk record with "strong political overtones."
Track listing
Notes All tracks are subtitled “acoustic”.
Personnel The 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 Rivera – percussion Technical
Omar Rodríguez-López – production, engineering Marcel Rodríguez-López – engineering, mixing Jon Debaun – engineering Chris von Rautenkranz – mastering Heino Leja – lacquer cut Adán Guevara – design, layout Alma L. Zayas – art direction
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