[Autocratic]

I don't like Sparta that much, I feel like most of the creativity went to the Mars Volta. I loved De-loused, and liked Frances the Mute a little bit less (though I think fans were too hard on it). ATDI was just great, though - I remember how upset I was when they split (though the differences between Sparta and the Volta make it obvious how wide the creative rift was there). I probably consider ATDI and the Mars Volta equal, though it depends on my mood.

Also, Relationship of Command was clearly the best ATDI album, anyone who says otherwise just wants to be indie. Though I did love in/Casino/Out.