In 2001, at the peak of their success of "Relationship of Command", At The Drive-In announced their disbandment.  What resulted were the formations of 2 bands way ahead of their times: Sparta (led by guitarist Jim Ward) and this week's featured act The Mars Volta. Consisting of the driving force that made AtDI great (Vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala and guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez) and a mixture of crazy math-rock guitar riffs, insane drum beats and passionate vocals, The Mars Volta would release only six albums in the 11 years the band had been together.  Although there have been rumors of a possible reunion for a couple years, the respective members have remained busy with other projects since their disbandment in 2012 (including a "Drive-In" reunion featuring one more album).  So until Cedric and Omar can get the Volta up and running again, I will have the absolutely daunting task of ranking their albums from worst (???) to best!