ASTURCÓN

I was wondering for quite some time why this have so big average rating (4.82). I realized that it's because just one review and 2 ratings. I don't mind high ratings, I actually welcome them, because they're usually indicator of what's great and what's not. Usually, because sometimes, opinions differ.

You will like this, if (and this is condition) you can handle Symphonic music combined with very distinct folk element, bagpipes. I don't mind them in songs like Danny Boy, but here, it destroys whole experience I get from this album. It ruins large parts of first song, Mayu and second song, Xareu... should better be a joke, because if it's meant seriously, then I should probably kick the bucket.

Fortunately not, because after this "mistake", it returns to synth / guitar heaven that's the best thing about this album, little twists of originality, innovation and all these elements that makes it interesting. Pipes returns back in Añada Pa La Mio Aidina, but for good, as this sleepy rhythm (and slow paced bagpipes) are in harmony and helps to create the atmosphere. La Colarina is rather ballad with dominant flute. So

4(-), it's a great album, provided you're fan of bagpipes and symphonic music. I am fan of latter.