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"The Malkin Jewel" is the only single from The Mars Volta's sixth studio album, Noctourniquet and was the band's last official single before their breakup. It was premiered on February 13, 2012 on Triple J radio and later on BBC Radio. The same day, an interactive page featuring the song was launched on the band's official website. Official release through all digital retailers followed the next day."The Malkin Jewel", along with several other songs from the album, was first played live in spring 2011 during the Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group tour, which has become known among the fans as a "secret TMV tour". During the live performances the song was followed by a lengthy improvisational jam known as "Broken English Jam", due to Cedric Bixler-Zavala reciting lyrics from Marianne Faithfull's song of the same name. The band did not shoot a music video for the song; instead, a fan video contest was announced, with a winner receiving a $500 Best Buy gift card and merchandise from the band. An official, 15-minute live video featuring footage from the 2011 ORLG tour was released on June 18, 2012. Audio version of the same live performance, albeit with "Broken English Jam" part cut off, was included as a bonus track on Japanese version of Noctourniquet. 


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The Mars Volta

The Mars Volta is an American progressive rock band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. The band currently consists of Omar Rodríguez-López (guitar, producer, direction), Cedric Bixler-Zavala (vocals, lyrics), Juan Alderete (bass), Marcel Rodriguez-Lopez (keyboards, percussion) and Deantoni Parks (drums). The band formed following the break-up of Rodriguez-Lopez and Bixler-Zavala's previous band, At the Drive-In. They are known for their energetic live shows and their concept albums. more »

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Album Information
"The Malkin Jewel" is a song by "The Mars Volta" from their sixth studio album, "Noctourniquet."
Genre
The Mars Volta is known for their experimental rock sound, and "The Malkin Jewel" showcases this unique musical style.
Song Style
The song features intricate guitar work, sparse percussion, and varied vocal stylings.
Release Date
"The Malkin Jewel" was released as the lead single from "Noctourniquet" on February 13, 2012.
Inspiration
The song and the album is inspired by a variety of sources and themes, including the Greek myth of Hyacinthus, the Superman villain Solomon Grundy, and the socio-political events like the 2010 suicide of a young street vendor in Tunisia.
Album Reception
The album "Noctourniquet", despite its mixed reviews, was praised for its rich thematic content and complexity.
Influences
Like many of The Mars Volta's songs, "The Malkin Jewel" features influences from many genres including progressive rock, punk rock, jazz fusion, and Latin music.
Unique Approach
The song is known for its offbeat lyrics and unusual structuring, typical of The Mars Volta's unique approach to songwriting.
Live Performance
"The Malkin Jewel" is one of the few songs from "Noctourniquet" that the band performed live.
Band Formation
The Mars Volta was formed in 2001 by Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala, who had previously been bandmates in the post-hardcore group At the Drive-In.
Lyrics Interpretation
Some fans interpret the lyrics of "The Malkin Jewel" as a critique of societal norms and the rigidity of traditional structures.
Music Experimentation
"The Malkin Jewel" is an example of the band's music experimentation, rife with unusual rhythms, time signatures, and a blend of traditional and electronic instruments.

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