30 Seconds to Mars - A Beautiful Lie

With over 15 acclaimed films to his credit, actor Jared Leto knew he had a challenge in creating a legitimate musical group, and the fact that a great many gifted thespians have pumped out some pretty awful albums hasn't slowed him at all. "Any time you have a precedent that's negative like that, you're gonna have an uphill battle," he agrees. "I've never shied away from that." Yet 30 Seconds To Mars' self-titled 2002 debut easily established the group as a fresh, new force, revealing a multi-faceted outfit that thrived on creative exploration and escape.

Three years later, their follow-up, A Beautiful Lie, catapulted the group to even greater success. Where the debut’s line-up featured Jared on all guitar, bass, synth and vocals with brother Shannon on drums, a full collaboration developed with A Beautiful Lie, including guitarist Tomo Milicevic and bassist Matt Wachter. "The last thing we wanted to do was make the same record twice," Leto explains. Hundreds of tour dates and a 1996 MTV Nomination for "Best Video" later, 30 Seconds To Mars are proving their stability and still challenging their position. "We're interested in being as modern as we can," Leto concludes. "We're striving to do something different, to look forward rather than back, to be free from the shadows of our inspiration, and to continue, with our voice to make our mark."

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Thirty seconds to mars

I just purchased this album because I really like the song "from yesterday" and I was pleasantly surprised. The whole album is pretty good and the hidden track which is a cover of the song "Hunter" from Bjork is very well done. Jared Leto's vocals are amazing. So if you are considering this album, but aren't quite sure what to expect then I reassure you it's a good buy! October 3, 2008

Subtle and satisfying

The more I listen, the more I like this album, particularly the riffs at the beginning of The Fantasy and the song From Yesterday has wonderful lyrics.

None of the songs on A Beautiful Lie turned me off, which is rare for any album by any group. This music is somewhere between a jackhammer in your brain and thoughtful - it matches 80% of my moods. June 14, 2008

3 years already!!

I purchased this cd over 2 years ago and I still get chills when I listen to 30 Seconds to Mars!!! They're AWESOME....I love their song From Yesterday and of course The Kill is great....I know what I know and I likes what I likes...So I likes 30 Seconds....This CD has well lived up to its expectations for me.....Give them a try and you'll be HOOKED!!! Jared has a very good sexy screaming voice..so that has to be like an added bonus or something don't you think?......(: April 5, 2008

30 segundos por siempre xD

Para ser la primera ves que compro un cd sin dudarlo me pareco bien, esta económico, es una excelente banda con un pensamiento diferente y musicalmente muy bien elaborado, comprenlo si pueden no se arrepentiran. March 16, 2008

Great!!!!

I am so glad i bought this product the price was a bargain and I dont live in the US and shipping was quick and easy. It was my money well spent im starting to buy most things from amazon.This is a great CD love the band they rock 30 seconds to mars<3 you should buy it you wont be wasting your money this CD is awesome cant wait for their next one! February 29, 2008

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