Frances the Mute is the second studio album by American progressive rock band The Mars Volta, originally released in 2005. Produced by guitarist and songwriter Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, the album incorporates dub, ambient, Latin and jazz influences, and is the first to feature bassist Juan Alderete and percussionist Marcel Rodriguez-Lopez. The album also includes contributions from future saxophonist Adrin Terrazas-Gonzlez, who joined the band during it's subsequent tour.

Tracks
- Disc 1 -
1 Cygnus... Vismund Cygnus
2 The Widow
- Disc 2 -
1 L' Via L' Viaquez
- Disc 3 -
1 Miranda That Ghost Just Isn't Holy Anymore
- Disc 4 -
1 Cassandra Gemini
- Disc 5 -
1 Tarantism
- Disc 6 -
1 Side B