Label info: "Second instalment of this ambitious collection dedicated to progressive rock and similar music from our country, spanning from the 70s to the present. The presentation continues to follow an aesthetic line in line with these musics, following design parameters that will allow them all to be collected in an artistic and staggered way. This volume of "Progressive Rock Side Of Five Moons" has been meticulously studied to explore the deepest and least known facets of progressive rock in Spain. From historic recordings to never-before-released tracks from iconic and emerging bands, this collection is designed not only to capture the attention of die-hard fans, but also to attract new listeners within the international scene. It is a team effort with great production and research." In comparison with Volume 1 this second Spanish prog compilation features less bands but longer tracks. And as with Volume 1 I am not familiar with most of the bands, here on Volume 2 I only know Scaladei, Rivendel and the excellent formation Senogul (I love their debut CD entitled Transitos). Again variety rules on this second Spanish prog compilation. Classical overtones with swirling Hammond organ and powerful flute traverse by Isthar. An electronic atmosphere by Senogul (with sequencing and fat synthesizer flights) and Hypokheimenon (atmospheric with beeps and bleeps and soaring keyboards). Neo-Prog with moving guitar and a sumptuous conclusion by Scaladei. A bluesy climate with intense guitar and dreamy vocals, topped with the unsurpassed Mellotron by Fire Moon. An early 70s sound by Mucho Mungo (with fiery guitar and a propulsive rhythm-section) and Astrovudú (dynamic up-tempo with howling guitar and thunderous drums, embellished with exciting duo guitar play). The other bands are Gato Gótico (slow rhythm with brass, in a sultry atmosphere), Rivendel (first mellow with dreamy vocals and delicate Mellotron flute, then halfway a sumptuous outburst with howling guitar runs), Kant Freud Kafka (dreamy piano, duo vocals) and Teclados Fritos - which means 'fried keyboards', haha - featuring a swinging rhythm, powerful guitar and a dynamic rhythm-section. Another nice collection of lesser known and unknown Spanish prog to discover. ***+ Erik Neuteboom (edited by Tracy van Os van den Abeelen) Where to buy? |
