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Pappo’s Blues – Volumen I (1971) (@256)
31 Mar 2010
(Review from allmusic)
Latin/rock band from Argentina Pappo’s Blues was formed as a power trio in the late ’60s by ex-Los Abuelos de la Nada talented electric guitarist Norberto Napolitano, also known as Pappo, joined by bassist David Lebon and drummer Black Amaya.
Their debut album is a great introduction to Pappo’s Blues. Hard rock/psych from the early 70s — dirty, sloppy, loud guitar work…
Line-up:
- Pappo / guitar, vocals
- David Lebon / bass
- Carlos Amaya / drums
Track List:
01. Algo Ha Cambiado – 4:24
02. El Viejo – 2:40
03. Hansen – 3:47
04. Gris Y Amarillo – 4:36
05. Adios Willy – 1:41
06. El Hombre Suburbano – 2:20
07. Especies – 4:29
08. Adonde Esta La Libertad – 8:42
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Pescado Rabioso – Pescado 2 (1973) (@320)
10 Jun 2008
Thanks to Zen Archer for the contribution.
(Review from tinpan.fortunecity.com)
Bocón left and was replaced by David Lebón (ex- Pappo’s Blues and Color Humano) on bass. With this new line-up, the band went to studio to cut their new album in late 1972/early 73 : Pescado 2. This album is generally considered as the highest point of Spinetta’s creativity genius.
Pescado 2 is conceived as two separate LPs: one called Pescado, and the other called 2. The 18 tracks are numbered, and the numbers are part of the song titles as well.
Side A opens with “Panadero ensonado” a guttural duo between Luis and David, and is followed by the great saga “Iniciado del Alba”/”Poseído del Alba” lead by the Hammond organ with Leslie. “Como el viento voy a ver” is a wonderful easy blues number. The effects of “Viajero naciendo” and the first Lebón composition to be recorded “Mańana o pasado” close the side.
Side B features a rock & roll number “Nena boba”, “Madre Selva”, another superb moment of the album with climatic guitar and organ, and the enigmatic “Peteribi” (unique Argentine tree).
Side C begins with 16 seconds of “Peteribí” to give continuity to the whole concept. “Seńorita” is a group-improvised composition. “Credulidad” is an acoustic song with Spintetta reminding his early years. “Hola, pequeno ser!” is an anti-drug hard rock with excellent guitar and organ duels. “Mi espíritu se fue” is a nice ballad written by Bocon.
Side D opens with “Sombra de la noche negra”, a hard rock composed by Black Amaya with furious guitars and organs. The calm returns with “La cereza del zar”, a folk-psycho ballad, and “Corto” (originally called “Después de la bomba”) about the nuclear holocaust. The album closes with an absolute Spinetta masterpiece: “Cristálida”, a 9-minute opus with rhythm changes and orchestral arrangements.
Line-up:
- Luis Alberto Spinetta / guitar, vocals
- David Lebon / bass
- Carlos “Black” Amaya / drums
with
- Carlos Cutaia / Hammond organ
Track List:
01. Panadero Ensonado
02. Iniciado Del Alba
03. Poseido Del Alba
04. Como El Viento Voy A Ver
05. Viajero Naciendo
06. Manana O Pasado
07. Nena Boba
08. Madre-Selva
09. Amame Peteribi
10. 16′ De Peteribi
11. Senorita
12. Credulidad
13. Hola, Pequeno Ser!
14. Mi Espiritu Se Fue
15. Sombra De La Noche Negra
16. La Cereza Del Zar
17. Corto
18. Cristalida
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Pescado Rabioso – Desatormentandonos (1972) (@320)
09 Jun 2008
Thanks to Zen Archer for the contribution.
(Review from tripan.fortunecity.com)
After Almendra broke up, Luis Alberto Spinetto formed a trio to perform stronger acid-related music with Osvaldo “Bocon” Frascino on bass and Juan Carlos “Black” Amaya (ex-Pappo’s Blues) on drums. The dreamy psychedelic cover was the preamble of Desatormentandonos, their first superb album.
Side A (a.k.a. “Damas” -”Ladies”) opens with “Blues de Cris”, a powerful hard-blues led by Spinetta’s guitar and dedicated to the same girl that inspired him for the sweet “Muchacha ojos de papel” (his most famous song) but this time to say goodbye. “El jardinero (temprano amaneció)” is a long psycho song full of effects and distorted guitars. On the other hand, “Dulce 3 nocturno” sung by Spinetta and Bocón is a beautiful relaxing tune.
Side B (a.k.a. “Caballeros” -”Gentlemen”) begins with “Algo flota en la laguna” -another distorted guitar psycho song- and ends with the enigmatic “Serpiente (viaja por la sal)” featuring Carlos Cutaia (soon to join the group) on Hammond organ.
Line-up:
- Luis Alberto Spinetto / guitar, vocals
- Osvaldo “Bocon” Frascino / bass
- Carlos “Black” Amaya / drums
with
- Carlos Cutaia / Hammond organ
Track List:
01. Blues de Cris
02. El Jardinero
03. Dulce 3 Nocturno
04. Algo Flota En La Laguna
05. Serpiente (Viaja Por La Sal)
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