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Show #73
Argentina - volume 3



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Playlist:
# Artist Song (click to play) Album Year CD label
1 Ave Rock Pause in Spaces (excerpt) Espacios 1977 Progressive Rock Worldwide
Symphonic style that reminds me of groups like Greenslade and The Trip. This album did not have much of an initial impression on me, but, is growing. It has a subtle charm that may take a while to sink in. There are 2 very long tracks which develop through many ideas and moods. This is the band's 2nd of only 2 releases.
 
2 Magma La Transformacion La Transformacion 1985 Record Runner
Intricate folky progressive with emphasis on flute. The music is quite delicate and mellow, like Celeste. Does the vocalist remind anyone else of Jim Nabors? A large portion of the album is instrumental. The CD re-issue contains their first 2 albums in their entirety.
 
3 Aquelarre Canto Aquelarre 1972 DG discos (?)
Bluesy rock that does not sound particularly progressive to me. Has elements of what I would consider southern(US)-rock. This is one of 3 bands that was formed from the demise of Almendra, who are supposed to be one of the greats of the early Argentine rock-music scene. This is their first of 4 albums. Does anyone have any comments as to whether the later albums are more interesting?
 
4 Gustavo Montesano Primer triunfo Homenaje 1977 Record Runner
Solo album from the leader/bass-player of Crucis, and Somewhat in the same vein. There is also a strong Santana influence in a couple of songs. The CD re-issue contains 2 previously unreleased tracks by Crucis. It is a decent album, but, not a barn-burner like the 2 Crucis albums.
 
5 Alas La Muerte Conto El Dinero Alas 1976 Progressive Rock Worldwide
A great piece of Canterbury from Argentina! Chris Squire influenced bass playing, and some Emerson influenced keyboard playing. But, the over-riding influence seems to be Canterbury, in particular in the Dave Stewart style keyboards, ala Hatfield and the North. This album is a MUST for fans of National Health.
 


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