Lucro Sucio; Los Ojos del Vacío

'Lucro Sucio; Los Ojos del Vacío' marks a significant sonic pivot for The Mars Volta, largely eschewing previous post-hardcore intensity for an atmospheric sound blending Latin jazz, ambient electronics, and surrealist textures. The album, featuring a new rhythm section and the return of engineer John Frusciante, was notably debuted in its entirety during a live tour before its official release, following an online leak. This release strategy and the music's moody, often improvisational feel polarized critics and listeners, cementing it as an artistically challenging chapter that continued the band's reinvention.