The Mars Volta - Graveyard Love (Official Video)

ALBUM OUT NOW

1897 - FREE AT LAST
1898 - EIGHT DAYS OF INDEPENDENCE
1899 - HURRICANE SAN CIRIACO
1910 - U.S. BANKS FORECLOSE ON PUERTO RICAN LAND
1917 - U.S. CITIZENSHIP
1921 - MONCHO REYES, THE IDIOT GOVERNOR
1920 – 1930 - U. S. LAND GRAB
1930 - PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS
1931 - PUERTO RICAN GUINEA PIGS
1930 – 1970 - MASS STERILIZATION
1934 - LOS MACHETEROS GO ON STRIKE
1934- 24-HOUR FBI SURVEILLANCE OF ALBIZU CAMPOS
1935 - RIO PIEDRAS MASSACRE
1936 - ASSASSINATION OF POLICE CHIEF RIGGS
1937 - PONCE MASSACRE
1939 - BOMBING OF CULEBRA
1941 - OCCUPATION OF VIEQUES
1948 - LAW 53 (THE GAG LAW)
1950 - UPRISINGS THROUGHOUT PUERTO RICO
1950 - JAYUYA UPRISING
1950 - UTUADO UPRISING
1950 - ATTACK ON THE GOVERNOR OF PUERTO RICO
1950 - GUNFIGHT AT THE SALÓN BORICUA
1950 - ATTACK ON PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN
1954 - ATTACK ON THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1965 - PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS DIES
1971 - CULEBRA ISLAND TAKEOVER
1976 - IRS SECTION 936
1978 - CERRO MARAVILLA
1980 – 2000 - PHARMACEUTICAL BOOM
2003 - VIEQUES BOMBING STOPS
2006 - NO MORE IRS 936
2017 - HURRICANE MARIA
2022 - STILL A COLONY

For Further Understanding:
Fantasy Island: Colonialism, Exploitation, and the Betrayal of Puerto Rico by Ed Morales
War Against All Puerto Ricans: Revolution and Terror in Americas Colony by Nelson A. Denis

[thedailycyclist]

Bringing tears to my eyes, the return of TMV is exactly what this world needs right now!

[kireskrankerkindergarten]

First porcupine tree and now TMV. My progressive heart is beating

[kevyncm]

Speech and text at the end for non Spanish speakers:

"Us Puerto Ricans & all those oppressed by terror and violence, have had to resort and Puerto Rico won't hesitate if necessary, to this last resort of nations which is the use of weapons to achieve national emancipation. The north American empire persists in its occupation of our country and provokes us, day by day and night by night, to defend our national dignity. We are victims of their violence and terror. We have tried all peaceful means, in which process the north American enemy has strengthened."

"I didn't come to kill anyone; I came to die for Puerto Rico!"
-Lolita Lebrón

"For all Puerto Ricans; we always dream of being liberated one day."

[luispereztasso]

Quien hubiera pensado que, de todas las cosas, The Mars Volta volviera con un proyecto de reivindicación cultural puertorriqueña y apoyo a la independencia de Puerto Rico.

[charlesbeach]

Cedric’s lyrical tapestry’s simply amaze me… one of the most unique, cryptic and gifted writers alive today. hands down.

[mensonge]

Viva Puerto Rico y la soberania de nuestras poblaciones en Latinoamerica. Inmensa canción y actitud de Mars Volta. Abrazos desde Brasil a mis hermanos queridos.

[ilovecody]

This album is going to be such an uplifting experience. I can feel it. So glad to have Mars Volta back.

[harisbarounis]

Unconditional solidarity forever to the people of Puerto Rico

[SeniorMoistener]

I LOVE the re-intruduction of the organ to TMV. Feels like Keys' ghost smiling on this band. Can't wait to see the rest of this new stuff release.

[thomashendonandcompany]

This is gorgeously layered and Cedrics vocals are as haunting as ever. What a lucky bunch we are to have another record from them.

[sonimarjaniceasencio]

As a Puertorrican that had to leave, i cried so much with this video. Vivendo con la esperanza de volver…. The song it’s excellent!

[LoudModeOn]

What I love about The Mars Volta, is you never know what to expect from The Mars Volta. Powerful video, awesome tune. Love the message, it needs to be heard. And so happy The Mars Volta are back!

[Melquiadeseljitano]

Estoy en shock. En shock absoluto. Jamás pensé que se atrevería a algo así, es impresionante esta pieza, políticamente y artísticamente hablando, por donde la veas, es increíble. Desde México, saludos y todo nuestro apoyo en la emancipación.

[elirios]

My wife and my best friends wife both bought us tickets to their show in September! So he’s flying from Arkansas and I’m flying from South padre island to meet in Dallas tx. We have the coolest wives ever. We’re 32 and 34 btw lol.

[usedtowels]

you can see how much Omar loves Puerto Rico in the way he is capturing life there.

[leonardotheturtle]

Delouced was one of the biggest things for me back then. When Frances came out some of my friends did not get it, but me, it hit me like a bullet train. Totally different train than Delouced-train, but very deeep, emotional, weird, deep, emotional train. I lived in a big godforgotten apartment outside town with alcoholics and gypsyes as neighbours and I often listened as a big gypsy man beat his wife apatrment under mine, sometimes I let the lady to my apartment for a while to take a rest, but that was all the help she accepted. When the Frances came out I had waited it restless so long and I went to my local music store and bought it and went straight to my apartment, smoke a joint, put big headphones on, album in the player and layed down on my huge douple bed - and went on a trip I struggled to get off of. My love towards this band went on to the next, to me, very special level. Before the Frances it was collective thing with my friends (and I have never been on as wild and colourful trips as when listening Delouced high on weed with couple of my best friends, they were some amaising zombie parties!), but after Frances it came my personal thing.

I have huge respect and love towards this group. I am so happy that they make new music, because that gives me the feeling THEY are feeling allright. Love and Peace from Finland.

[DavidLynch]

these new tracks are bursting with hope in a way i really didn't know i needed from the mars volta, but i cannot WAIT for this record. so much beauty and love for people in these short films, gorgeous cinematography. lifting my spirit to the sky and beyond.

[tribunnaroda]

I just keep listening to this song again and again. And suddenly I remembered that I'd almost forgotten how good this band is. So good to have you back 🙌

[FatGrutnJaJaJa]

Despiertan después de 10 años de coma, regresan con música y videos excelentes, (y lo que falta) historia del hermoso Puerto Rico, y dan felicidad a nosotros seguidores voraces y que más, se les ama a los dos ex-afros maestros y compañeros que ya no están.

[sadgod]

I wish my friend was still alive for this new music! 😪 he was such a fan. he was the one who put me on to the Mars volta and at the drive in. the soundtrack to our friendship! miss you always love you.