Website info. "Volume 10 brings to a close a unique collection dedicated to Spanish underground progressive rock and related music, with a carefully curated, varied repertoire that perfectly embodies the spirit that has guided this project since its inception. This installment features 10 bands and artists from across Spain, combining previously unreleased material, rediscovered live recordings, and studio tracks spanning several decades. The volume includes tracks ranging from extended progressive suites to more concise compositions, all showcasing a high level of creativity and musicianship. Many of the recordings included here have never been officially released, making this album a particularly valuable piece for collectors and fans. True to the collection's philosophy, this volume is the result of intensive research, listening, and direct contact with the artists, with meticulous attention paid to both the musical content and the presentation. The result is a coherent and moving conclusion to a series that has already become part of the recent history of Spanish progressive rock. An essential album that not only marks the end of an era but also showcases the richness, diversity, and quality of progressive rock made in our country." Track listing: 1.Cheeto's Magazine (Barcelona) Chili Guillermo (Inédito 2018) - Wha a bombastic, pretty overwhelming sound (between 70s symphonic rock and 80s Neo Prog) featuring bass pedals, synthesizer flights, powerful, slightly theatrical vocals, strong interplay and a fiery guitar solo, in flowing shifting moods. Then a mellow part with dreamy vocals tender and piano. Next a break with exciting work on organ, synthesizer and guitar. In the end a sumptuous atmosphere like the first part of this sensational composition. 2.Alter Ego (Errentería - Gipuzkoa) Alter Ego (Inédito 2004) - A tight beat featuring a gothic climate (bombastic choir), it sounds propulsive and a bit dark. Then a slow rhythm with soaring organ. Halfway a break with heavy guitar and thunderous rhythm-section, how exciting, topped with the distinctive Hammond organ. And finally a slow rhythm with again that powerful Hammond. So lots of shifting moods and musical ideas. 3.Omni (El Puerto De Santa María - Cádiz) Los Recuerdos Del Unicornio (Live Inédito 2024) - A wonderful Neo Prog sound with strong guitar work in the vein of Steve Rothery. 4.Khorus (Sevilla) Suite Parts 2, 3 & 4 (Inédito 2025) - An up-tempo beat featuring fiery guitar, sparkling piano and synthesizer runs. Next a break with sparkling piano and spectacular synthesizer runs. The music turns into bombastic with powerful drums, fiery guitar and synthesizer solo (classical undertone), wow! In the end more strong interplay and a powerful guitar solo. 5.Iceberg (Barcelona) Històries (Live Inédito 1978) - This known Spanish instrumental jazz rock formation delivers a swinging rhythm, a spectacular pitchbend driven synthesizer solo and a fiery electric guitar solo, backed by a dynamic rhythm-section. 6.Asturcón (Gijón - Asturias) Pensando En El Futuro (Inédito 1989) - This track contains a catchy beat with cheerful synthesizer flights and pleasant vocals embellished with a bagpipe sound. 7.Moon Cluster (Bilbao) Two Legs Of Stone (Inédito 2025) - First dreamy with soaring strings and piano, then a slow rhythm and moving guitar. In the second part English mediocre vocals with strong accent, and soaring organ. Finally a bombastic climate, in a slow rhythm, with moving guitar and lush organ. 8.Numen (Alicante) Lady Time (Inédito 2022) - A slow rhythm, with moving guitar solo and nice female vocals in English, it sounds like Neo Prog. 9.Alquilbencil (Badalona - Barcelona) Magarrufa (Inédito 1999) - First a dreamy atmosphere with saxophone, and in the second part swinging piano, with a sparkling solo, what a powerful and dynamic sound, embellished with piano and saxophone. 10.Javier Miranda (Lugo) Season Of Good Rain (Inédito 2012) - This is a typical electronic landscape, close to ambient. **** Erik Neuteboom (edited by Tracy van Os van den Abeelen) Where to buy? |
