--- product_id: 62802473 title: "Omar Rodriguez-Lopez" brand: "rodriguez, omar" price: "NZ$254" currency: NZD in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/62802473-omar-rodriguez-lopez store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Omar Rodriguez-Lopez **Brand:** rodriguez, omar **Price:** NZ$254 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Omar Rodriguez-Lopez by rodriguez, omar - **How much does it cost?** NZ$254 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/62802473-omar-rodriguez-lopez) ## Best For - rodriguez, omar enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rodriguez, omar brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Omar Rodriguez-Lopez - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51xu%2Bkij%2BJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sounder of tame reviews *by F***Y on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 March 2010* This is the best record I've bought this year, I already have the album on CD and MP3 but it jsut sounds so much better on vinyl. Amazing delivery speed, got it next day at 8:10am, although I wouldn't recommend this album to any Omar fan that just likes the Mars Volta kind of stuff he does I would recommend this album highly to any die-hard Omar fan or anyone that's into heavy electronic experimentalism.5/5, sheer genius, thank you Amazon! ### ⭐ Experimentation gone too far *by S***H on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 November 2008* Every time I buy an Omar record I expect it to be weird and far out there. To me it comes with the territory. He and Cedric left At the Drive-in because they wanted to push the boundaries of music and become more progressive. Omar plays a key part in what makes the Mars Volta that weird, compelling, experimental rock band that challenges the listener in every way. So when unleashed on his own; you expect him to push the boundaries even further. Most of the Omar records I have had the pleasure of listening to, although showing that creative spark, are incredibly listenable and yet still hold the challenge that makes Mars Volta records so gripping. Well, that was until I heard this CD...The album was recorded back in 2001 after the demise of At the Drive- in and before the birth of The Mars Volta. If I was to pigeon hole this album I would put it in the EDL category, which stands for `Extremely Difficult Listening'. It is without doubt one of the worst CD's in my collection. To give you an idea of what it sounds like, think of the buzzing noises you get when trying to tune in a radio and the variation of sounds you get when you nearly pick up a channel. Now try listening to this sound pretty much continuously for 44 minutes. Well that is pretty much sums up this whole album. In the third track `Salvo' in around the 13 minute mark it is like they finally found a station when the word `Weapons' is heard followed by further murmurs before moving back to the irritating buzzing.This album really is a test of strength. Anyone who has listened to this album more than 10 times (I'm on my third listen) I would really like to hear what they hear in the album that I'm missing. How this record was split into tracks and the reason behind track selection I think only Omar knows. If you're not looking at your CD player you wouldn't know the first track `Sounder of Tame Swine' lasts 2 minutes and 43 seconds while the third track `Salvo' lasts 14 minutes and 18 seconds. Then there is the task of trying to work out what the track names mean and how they relate to the tracks. It just seems impossible.There are two tracks on the album which stand out head and shoulders above the rest; the fouth track `Impoverished Beliefs' and similarly titled ninth track `Improvised Beliefs'. These tracks showed signs of sanity within the record with a sign of tune until the noises come back and the awkward listening is apparent once again.Overall this album shows that there are no boundaries to Omar's creativity and imagination. I hold up my hands to him for trying to push the limits with this record. As much as I don't like it, I can appreciate that Omar does like to push the boundaries of his music further and takes more of a risk in doing so. In turn it means that people may not understand what or why he made this album and then released it to a wider audience when it was originally just for family or friends. But at the same time if there is one person out there who does think it is a good record, maybe it was worthwhile releasing it. For me though it is a step too far and should be avoided and I would strongly recommend saving your ears for his more recent stuff. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Electro-ambient louche *by M***K on Reviewed in France on 9 June 2016* On les connaissait pour leurs œuvres au sein des progueux modernes de The Mars Volta, on les savait aussi friands de nombreux side-projects dont cet étrange et captivant éponyme n'est pas le moindre. Introducing Omar Rodriguez Lopez et Jeremy Michael Ward en leur cru électro de 2008. Un cru qui déplaira profondément à ceux qui apprécient les mers d'huiles et tire franchement vers un ambient industriel fourbi de nombreuses abstractions qu'on n'écoute pas tant qu'on le ressent. Minimaliste dans l'approche, absolument pas mélodique dans la réalisation, c'est une suite de pistes où on passe de bruitages synthétiques qu'on imaginerait bien rythmer un duo de sabre-laser d'un Star Wars définitivement plus à la marge à d'autres semblant exprimer le désespoir de l'abeille cherchant obstinément l'issue dans la surface vitrée avec, parfois, juste pour ne pas totalement perdre la victime auditive de l'expérience,une petite boucle mélodique bientôt triturée jusqu'à en devenir méconnaissable. Agréable ? Certes non, et ce n'en est d'ailleurs pas le but, mais pas désagréable pour autant, l'éponyme de compère qui ne pourront hélas pas continuer longtemps leurs expériences soniques (décès de Jeremy Michael Ward, d'une overdose, à 27 ans, un de plus) qui, quelque part entre Aphex Twin dans sa part ambiante et les bizarreries sonores d'un Matt Elliott (Third Eye Foundation), c'est avant tout d'un trip dont il s'agit plutôt, où l'on entre ou pas mais qui, assurément, ne laissera pas indifférent.1. Sounder of Tame Swine 2:442. A Tightrope Supports Our Festering 2:113. Salvo 14:194. Impoverished Beliefs 3:285. Heathrow Waltz 2:076. Swell the Ranks 3:457. Gidi Prime 4:258. Swiss Armor Tank 2:109. Improvised Beliefs 5:1710. Host to Fairweather Friends 2:4911. Untitled 2:30sons parOmar Rodriguez LopezJeremy Michael Ward --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/62802473-omar-rodriguez-lopez](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/62802473-omar-rodriguez-lopez) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*