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Artist |
Song (click to play) |
Album |
Year |
CD label |
1 |
Crucis |
Todo tiempo posible |
Crucis |
1975 |
Record Runner |
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One of the most highly regarded bands from Argentina. Much of
Crucis' first album seems to be inspired by Camel's first (self-titled)
album. But, the music is much more energetic and complex than Camel.
Their is atrong fusion element to the music. The CD re-issue contains
both Crucis releases. I find them comparable to the Spanish band
Fusioon.
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2 |
La Maquina de Hacer Pajaros |
Rock and Roll |
La Maquina de Hacer Pajaros |
1975 |
Microfon |
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Kind of a prog-pop thing. There is a strong emphasis on the vocals
much of the time, with the music seemingly written to be
complementary to the lyrical melodies. Seems more akin to mid-70's
radio friendly music like Loggins & Messina, CSN, Little River Band,
etc, etc.
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3 |
Mia |
Crifana Y Tamilstenes |
Cornonstipicum |
1978 |
Marquee |
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This is their third and final album. Very refined compositions, on the
level of Genesis' Selling England... The vocals on this song remind me
a little of National Health, but, the album is almost entirely instrumental.
The CD includes a half dozen songs from a live album. The album succeeds
the best in it's quieter moments of flute, acoustic guitar, and quiet
keyboards that weave a complex tapestry of soothing melodies.
This album is quite rewarding if you listen attentively.
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4 |
Horizonte |
Vidala del Corazon |
Horizonte |
1977 |
Mardel-X |
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Excellent progressive with a folk element spiced with South American
instruments like pan-flute and assorted percussion instruments. The
music reminds me of the Chilean group Los Jaivas, particularly on the
album's first track which features pan-flute. This CD re-issue is also
a 2-on-1 CD containing both of Horizonte's album releases. The album
has somewhat of a dreamy character that reminds me of some 70's
Scandanavian prog albums.
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5 |
Agnus |
XXI Century |
Pinturas y Espresiones |
1980 |
Progressive Rock Worldwide |
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Beautiful refined progressive with female vocals and lots of
flute. Some of the thin fuzz guitar lead reminds me of Asia Minor.
There is a wide variety of overlayed guitars and other instruments
playing a complex web of melodic lines. Very nice.
They only released this one album. Comparable to Mia.
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