| # | 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. | |||||