The Apocalypse Inside of an Orange
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The Apocalypse Inside of an Orange is the fourth studio album by Omar Rodríguez-López
, and the third released in the "Amsterdam series". The double LP was released on November 20, 2007. The CD version followed in March 2008. As of December 2010, the clear vinyl edition is out of print; however, the album has been re-issued in a black vinyl format, which is being distributed through Rodriguez-Lopez Productions/Sargent House.
The album is performed by the Omar Rodriguez Lopez Quintet
and features an alternate version of the song "Jacob van Lennepkade" (appearing as "Jacob van Lennepkade II"), which originally appeared on the album Omar Rodriguez
. It also includes a live take of "Vondelpark Bij Nacht" in the form of the title track, also from the self-titled record.
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez
Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, writer, actor and film director who was born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico...
, and the third released in the "Amsterdam series". The double LP was released on November 20, 2007. The CD version followed in March 2008. As of December 2010, the clear vinyl edition is out of print; however, the album has been re-issued in a black vinyl format, which is being distributed through Rodriguez-Lopez Productions/Sargent House.
The album is performed by the Omar Rodriguez Lopez Quintet
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez Group
The Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group is the main side project of Omar Rodríguez-López. The group is most often a live entity to perform the various outlets of his solo music aside from The Mars Volta.-History:...
and features an alternate version of the song "Jacob van Lennepkade" (appearing as "Jacob van Lennepkade II"), which originally appeared on the album Omar Rodriguez
Omar Rodriguez (album)
Omar Rodriguez is the self titled second solo album by The Mars Volta guitarist Omar Rodríguez-López and the first in the "Amsterdam series" . Most of the overdubs and mixing were done on the road in September 2005...
. It also includes a live take of "Vondelpark Bij Nacht" in the form of the title track, also from the self-titled record.
Track listing
- "Melting Chariots" – 3:53
- "Knee Deep in the Loving Hush of Heresy" – 6:06
- "Jacob van Lennepkade II" – 18:39
- "Fuerza de Liberacion" – 5:32
- "Spared from the Insult List" – 6:07
- "Baby Fat" – 2:51
- "The Apocalypse Inside of an Orange" – 11:12
- "Coma Pony" – 6:39
Release history
| Date | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2007 | Infrasonic Sound | Vinyl |
| December 11, 2007 | Infrasonic Sound | Digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
| February 26, 2008 | Rodriguez Lopez Productions, Infrasonic Sound | CD Compact Disc The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,... (directly from label) |
| March 11, 2008 | Rodriguez Lopez Productions, Infrasonic Sound | CD Compact Disc The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,... (widespread release) |
| March 17, 2008 | Rodriguez Lopez Productions, Willie Anderson Recordings (Europe) | Vinyl, CD Compact Disc The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,... |
| March 25, 2008 | Rodriguez Lopez Productions, Willie Anderson Recordings (Europe) | CD Compact Disc The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,... (Import) |
Personnel
- Omar Rodríguez-LópezOmar Rodriguez-LopezOmar Alfredo Rodríguez-López is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, writer, actor and film director who was born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico...
– Guitars, Voice (4) - Juan AldereteJuan AldereteJuan Alderete is an American bassist known for his work with the band The Mars Volta. Prior to his work with that band, he was known for playing in Racer X, where he received credit as John Alderete.-Biography:...
– Bass - Money MarkMoney MarkMark Ramos-Nishita aka Money Mark is a producer and musician who has collaborated with the Beastie Boys many times. He also appears on the first Banyan album in 1997 as the "Freeway Keyboardist".-Career:...
– Keyboards, Synthesizer - Adrián Terrazas-González – Saxophone, Bass clarinet
- Marcel Rodriguez-LopezMarcel Rodriguez-LopezMarcellus Rodriguez-Lopez is a multi-instrumentalist musician and younger brother of Omar Rodríguez-López.- Biography :He has been noted as to playing the bongos, congas, Drums, cymbals, Maracas, keyboards and Shekere....
– Drums & Percussion