The Prog Español Appreciation Society

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   ...It's time to build another clubhouse for another "Appreciation Thread" which will rival the Italian one 

I'm going to inaugurate it by posting this excellent video

Well, I'll start with my own experiences, which are so far limited to the 70's- early 80's

So far, I've taken into consideration rough distintions in exploring the old spanish scene, dividing bands in different currents: (geography is also considered)
Of course those divisons are necessary artificial and only loosely indicative of the wider spectrum.

Of course I missed many great bands, II'm just including what I already have in my collection.

El Rock Andaluz

GRANADA Great band, my favourite. I even rate them higher than Triana because I think that here local folk and rock merge more harmoniously imho
TRIANA A legendary group with a pretty unique sound nonetheless, "Abre La Puerta" and the whole Patio album is top material. Passionate vocals.
GUADALQUIVIR I'd need  further listening to judge
IMAN CALIFATO INDEPENDIENTE same

El Rock/Jazz Catalàn

GOTIC Another favourite of mine, a band that impresses without trying, dreamy sound and relaxing atmosphere. The last two tracks of their album are monumental. 
ICEBERG Popular band, perhaps not of my taste but extremely competent and technically talented, I need to listen more of them.

Basque Prog

ITOIZ I have a sweet spot for them and for the Euskera, shame they got a bit too pop after three very good albums. 
ERROBI I can't appreciate this very much, perhaps the tracks are not very focused and tend to meander a little
LISKER A pleasant but not exceptional band a là Jethro Tull with sparse vocals.

Italian-Inspired bands

CRACK Great band from Gijòn, long and excellent symphonic tracks, not so inspired ballads, but very poetic lyrics ("Oì al viento prometer, a los cardos un jardìn...")
TARANTULA Can't remember much honestly. Can't stand the vocals though.
CAI Could have placed it in Rock Andaluz but I really appreciate the italian influences here... particular voice, nice synth work
 BLOQUE...

Northern Spain folk inspired bands
?
I'm looking to discover bands of this kind, I remember reading in some sort of Prog Guide that there were some interesting Cantabric-Galician-Asturian groups with a rock/folk attitude, with traditional instruments etc... Can't remember the names, so perhaps someone might point me to those.

And of course other bands that can't be placed in any current, like Fusioon, Eduardo Bort, Canarios, Granada...

So, now tell me about YOUR views on what you already have! :)

And of cousre this is also the place to ask informations and share videos about newer bands form Spain 

Edited by Luca Pacchiarini - July 12 2011 at 17:50

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