The lead guitar guy from Mars Volta is still keeping himself busy. So far this year he’s released four albums. This one is my favorite; it might as well be another Mars Volta LP. It’s got MV lead singer Cedric Zavala, other Mars Volta personnel, and the human octopus Zach Hill from Hella, playing music that will most likely be enjoyed by Mars Volta fans. Fanatics will worship its lunacy, but someone that can’t find comfort in 10,000-mph insanity like the first track off of Bedlam in Goliath will most likely pass. This is Mars Volta Plus, due to the extra freedom and experimentation the non-band format delivers. - Shawn Goldberg