(1990) - Bola Loma Records
CD
Very first recorded output from this threesome, which offers a heavily dented reference to the Progressive Hard Rock trademark of Canadian power trio Rush. All songs sung in Spanish.
Samples - 2112 - Alterando las divisiones - YouTube
(1994) - Bola Loma Records
CD
Second work by this Hard Prog group with obvious Rush influences.
Samples - 2112 - Intro - YouTube
(2000) - Bola Loma Records
CD
Third album of this band. By far their best CD.
Samples - 2112 - Glory lies ahead - YouTube
(2012) - Bola Loma Records
CD
For this, the band's fourth studio effort, the group transformed into a foursome with the incorporation of a lead singer, who sings in Spanish throughout the entire album. A work of admirable maturity, which further consolidates their trademark style, besides incorporating a more Contemporary-sounding present sonic format.
Samples - 2112 - El maravilloso circo de los hermanos Lombardi - Bandcamp
(2016) - Ediciones Disconario
Libro
Argentine - Book in Spanish - Format 21 x 21 cm. In illustration opaque paper with 180 coloured / black & white pages / coloured cover.
This is the first part of two volumes which comprise a very detailed work of thorough investigation, as well as interviews with more than 150 protagonists, relevant concerts, documentation imagery and annexes with the artists' trajectory, record anthologies, and the books on the history of Argentine Rock.
(1980) - Editio Princeps
CD
For the first time, the complete sessions for the sole album by this threesome, pioneers of the instrumental avant-garde scene in São Paulo between 1976 / 1981, together with bands such as Grupo Um and Pé Ante Pé.
Samples - A DIVINA INCRENCA - A divina increnca - YouTube
(2018) - Ediciones Disconario
Libro
Argentine - Book in Spanish - Format 26 x 16 cm. In printing paper with 400 black & white pages / coloured cover.
A thorough trajectory through the history of the mythological Argentine group and its' members, from The Wild Cats and other City of Rosario (Province of Santa Fé) outfits in which Kay and Moro played, to the very latest catalog re-releases. Featuring many revealing documents (never-seen-before photos & personal letters); exclusive reports; details of the recordings told by the Protagonists themselves, as well as commentaries and reviews of their albums by fellow-Musicians and Journalists (Alfredo Rosso, Claudio Kleiman, Gustavo Montolivo, Miguel Cantilo, Roque Narvaja, Fito Páez, Andrés Calamaro, etc.) who are trustworthy witnesses to a story that those who think they know, will be completely surprised and taken aback about.
(2014) - I.P.
CDr - papersleeve
This Instrumental threesome originally hails from the city of Quilmes (province of Buenos Aires, Argentina). The trio has successfully affirmed itself within the Post Rock territory, as well as incorporating elements of Space Rock and Hardcore into their own style. They distinguish themselves by writing and subsequently recording long-duration compositions, which feature introspective and hypnotic atmospheres, together with explosive moments of raging distortions.
Samples - ACANTILADOS - LP - Bandcamp
(1990) - Rock Symphony
CD
This album marked the beginning of the progressive phase of the renowned Brazilian band. Instrumental in its entirety, the recording consists of thirteen distinctive parts played in an Epic-Symphonic style. The CD has an added value of five bonus cuts.
Samples - ACIDENTE - Quebre este disco - YouTube
(2002) - Rock Symphony
CD
Instrumental Brazilian outfit of vast trajectory which manages to find its best musical balance ever in this, their fourth album. Such is accomplished by the combination of complex keyboard harmonies with powerful sounds of electric guitar intertwined between aggressive and atmospheric passages.
Samples - ACIDENTE - Technolorgy - YouTube
(2013) - Noseso Records
CD - mini-lp
This here, the fifth recorded effort by the project led by Zelmar Garín, varies from its album precursors: the musical style changes with each track, with dissimilar cuts that can go through passages of Eclectic Rock, Psychedelia (Billy Bond), Free Rock, Improvisational, R.I.O., (Henry Cow), and many other genres.
Samples - ÁCIDO CANARIO - Volúmen 5 - El impostor - Bandcamp
(1999) - I.P.
CD
Brazilian Group which recorded their first album after many years of playing together. Their music is full of atmospheric keyboards and delicate guitar melodies, which remind us of Camel or Kerrs Pink. Great debut !!!
Samples - AETHER - Visions - YouTube
(2012) - :e(m)r;
CD
This outfit approached this their fourth album with different ideas with respect to their previous records. While still holding on to their Psychedelic sonic foundation roots, they have now incorporated Surf, as well as touches and flavours of current Post Rock landscapes.
Samples - AGUAS TÓNICAS - Los desposeídos - Bandcamp
(1978-1982) - Buh Records
CD - digi-pack
This CD is part of the "Colección de Sonidos Esenciales" (as you might have guessed, it translates as "Essential Sounds' Collection"), a project that rescues various fundamental works from the Peruvian musical vanguard. Featured here are two distinct works by Luis David Aguilar pertaining to different documentaries based on Avant-garde climates and which present typical wind-blowing sounds from the Andean region.
Samples - LUIS DAVID AGUILAR - Hombres de viento / Venas de la tierra - Bandcamp
(2016) - Chancho Records
CD
This here is an individual project undertaken by the bass player with the Acantilados group, who, by adding synthesizers and programming to his regular instrument, has produced his first solo album, which consists of Experimental Electronic Music and Ambient, with Post Rock climates and keyboards' atmospheres that refer us perhaps all the way back to Vangelis.
Samples - NICOLÁS AIMO - Lapsus - Bandcamp
(2018) - Chancho Discos
CD - digi-sleeve
This is the second conceptual album released by Nicolás, under the very same characteristics as its predecessor CD: Climatic and Atmospheric Electronic Music, which underlies the Ambient IDM and Post Rock made by this musician with his set of sequencers, synthesizers, electronic drums, and sound effects.
Samples - NICOLÁS AIMO - Punto simultáneo - Bandcamp
(2014) - Noseso Records
CD + libro
Under the direction and composition leadership of Cristian Luzza, this ensemble of almost 20 musicians performs a basically Instrumental and Contemporary type of Music, with the added bonus of standard Rock instruments. Their Neo Classical end product is along the melodic lines of outfits such as Gatto Marte.
Samples - AIRE LÍQUIDO ENSAMBLE - Mantra - Bandcamp
(2005) - Melodic Revolution Records
CD
Endowed with an eminently Neo Symphonic style, this Chilean outfit recorded their debut album under the rootsy influence of Classical Music and the British school of Symphonic Prog Rock (Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, Marillion, etc.). Their beautiful melodies are dominated by some very melancholic and emotional passages and textures.
Samples - AISLES - The yearing - Bandcamp
(2009) - Presagio Records
CD
The group's second album already presented a strong tendency towards Symphonic Rock (though genre-wise they were closer to Neo-Progressive and Art Rock trends). The vocals are sung entirely in English in a style that brings to mind Progressive Rock legends lluvatar.
Samples - AISLES - In sudden walks - Bandcamp
(2013) -
CD
Aisles' third album arrives four years after their second delivery. They continue down the very same Neo-Progressive path, albeit featuring a more solid melodic orientation, and also adding sustenance in the arrangements department, as well as constant and elaborate rhythm changes.
Samples - AISLES - 4:45 a.m. - Bandcamp
(2016) - Presagio Records
2 CDs - digi-pack
Double concept album inspired on a post apocalyptic narration about human colonies established in space after the destruction of the Earth. Its twelve tracks explore the dilemmas and challenges that the individual and the human spirit would face in this futuristic scenario.
Samples - AISLES - Hawaii - Bandcamp
(2002) - Mylodon Records
CD
Second album by the band which confirms all of the mentioned above and beyond …
Samples - AKINETON RETARD - Akranania - YouTube
(2004) - Mylodon Records
CD
Third effort by this group which features compositions specially written for theatrical productions. By indulging this terrain, their music has become more atmospheric and tailor-made for ambientations. Suddenly, this facet exposes them in a brand new light.
Samples - AKINETON RETARD - 21 canapés - YouTube
(2004) - Editio Princeps
2 CDs
This double live CD documents their latest concerts recorded before and after a five month European tour, with material from their three previous studio albums plus a number of new compositions. Last copies.
Samples - AKINETON RETARD - Akineton ao vivo - YouTube
(2012) - Sofá Records
CD - digi-pack
Contemporary Jazz Trio, consisting of keyboards, electric guitar and drums, a lineup which reconciles with certain harmonic and expressive forms within Jazz Bop, linked to John Abercrombie, and a style of lyricism most commonly identified with Bill Evans.
Samples - ALAN ZIMMERMAN - MARCELO GUTFRAIND - CARTO BRANDÁN - Notre - Bandcamp
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(2014) - I.P.
CDr - papersleeve
This is the twosome's very first collaborative recorded effort, in which synthesizers and various keyboards cross each other in a kind of Improvisational frenzy during their Instrumental Experimental Electronic Music. Comparatively speaking, we could affirm that this is somewhat similar stylistically, though far more complex, to the likes of Tangerine Dream et al.
(1980) - Melopea
CD
Second solo outing by this great artist, who was wise enough to evolve in the structuring of his compositions, in order to not only blend Rock & Jazz, but also to weave Tango & Folk into his unique musical concoction. By doing so, he has managed to come up with a very Argentine-flavoured repertoire.
Samples - RODOLFO ALCHOURRON - Parábola - YouTube
(1994) - VIAJERO INMÓVIL Records
CD - VIR
Unreleased album by one of the most prestigious composers and arrangers of Argentine music as a whole. Rodolfo produces a very personal brand of Fusion, via the combination of Jazz, Rock and elements culled from our territory's Popular music, through pleasant and memorable melodies, complex arrangements and constant (yet many times totally unexpected) rhythm changes, which altogether provide an amazing concoction similar to the Canterbury sound from the '70's (Hatfield & The North) or certain passages which easily remind us of Frank Zappa.
Samples - RODOLFO ALCHOURRON - Talismán - Bandcamp
(2008) - Record Runner
CD
Alma is a duet conformed by guitarrist Carlos Lucena (Nexus) and Roxana Truccolo on keyboards and vocals. This project blends together Progressive Folk, Celtic melodies, and Baroque Music, all seen from the view of a Rock lense type of perspective.
Samples - ALMA - Sobre fantasías - Soundcloud
(1989) - Fonocal
CD
After fourteen years since their very first split, Alma y Vida got back together again, reconvening for the purpose of recording this album live in concert, which took place in November 1989 at the Astral Theatre in Buenos Aires. A trip down memory lane was taken by the classic Argentine band on such occasion, as they plugged away through a set featuring absolutely all of their most popular hits and well-remembered long-play tracks.
Samples - ALMA Y VIDA - Juntos otra vez - YouTube
(2017) - Praga Ediciones
Libro
Argentine - Book in Spanish - Format 22x 15 cm. In printing paper with 176 black & white pages / coloured cover.
After the publication of “Silencio Marginal: memorias del Rock Argentino” (2014), Lautaro Castro, Maximiliano Ceci and Eduardo Casali intended to go well beyond the foundational stages and boundaries of the local Rock scene, in order to properly investigate a period rich in strong experimentation as occurred during the 70's and early 80's.
José Luis Fernández (La máquina de hacer pájaros), Eduardo Frezza (El Reloj), Osvaldo Favrot (Espíritu), Pomo Lorenzo (Invisible), Juan del Barrio (MIA), Gustavo Moretto (Alas), David Lebón (Seru Giran), Vitico (Riff), and Gustavo Bazterrica (Los abuelos de la nada), were the chosen voices to portray, through a sincere and experiential testimony, a period of musical flourishing, heavily indented by Symphonic Rock, Jazz Rock, Pop Rock, and Hard Rock.
(1969) - Sony Music
CD
Classic album from 1969, roots of Argentinean prog. Jewel case format, including the first album + singles.
Samples - ALMENDRA - Almendra - El 1er album + los simples - YouTube
(1969) - Sony Music
CD - digi-pack
Classic album which impulsed the Argentine Rock movement. Essential for Rock in Spanish collectors.
Samples - ALMENDRA - Almendra - YouTube
(1970) - BMG
CD - digi-pack
Second work, a little more progressive.
Samples - ALMENDRA - Almendra 2 - YouTube
(1980) - DBN
CD
This was the third and last LP of the legendary Argentine group. It was recorded in the United States, during November, 1980. In this brief return, after many years without playing together, they recorded an album more in accordance to the moment, within a Jazz Rock Fusion style of the time.
Samples - ALMENDRA - El valle interior - YouTube
(1980) - DBN
CD
This represented the mythological band's very first official live album, and was recorded in December 1979, at the Obras Sanitarias Indoor Stadium, in the City of Buenos Aires. The occasion marked Almendra's return after nine years of separation. Besides all the group's usual classics, the disc includes the first-time introduction of two previously unreleased jewels: "Cambiándome el futuro" y "Vamos a ajustar las cuentas al cielo."
Samples - ALMENDRA - En Obras I y II - YouTube
(2017) - El Encuentro Editorial - Micheaux Editorial
Libro
Argentine - Book in Spanish - Format 17 x 11 cm. In printing paper with 132 black & white pages / coloured cover.
Almendra left its heavy footprint legacy, so that Rock music in Argentina could have its Experimental and Avant-Garde quota through the poetry of Luis Alberto Spinetta and the audacity of that legendary and mythical band, in order to lay the foundations for a new musical aesthetic and fusion that could only be carried forward by true pioneers and references who were in it for the long run. Short-lived, though intense (1968-1970), in 1979 Almendra came back and gifted us with a double live album, as well as a studio LP effort, culminating their story in the year 2009 with five songs played live-in-concert during the "Spinetta y sus bandas eternas" mega-show event, which remained as an everlasting worthy memory of those who boarded that train to the south.
(1981) - VIAJERO INMÓVIL Records
CD - VIR
During the mid-seventies, many Progressive / Symphonic bands started to appear in several Argentine provinces; some of them linked to an independent musical movement led by the legendary MIA. In the province of Mendoza, the iconic representative of the local pack was Altablanca, a group which enjoyed a trajectory of almost eight years amidst different line-ups. This great sonic rescue offered here proves beyond the shadow of any doubt just how talented these lads were, besides their very high musical quality, and shows the symbiosis they shared with the likes of MIA, Redd, Irreal, and Trigémino.
Samples - ALTABLANCA - En vivo Mendoza '81 - Bandcamp
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(2009) - VIAJERO INMÓVIL Records
CD - digi-pack
Very interesting sonic proposal by this quartet comprised of young musicians, who have just released their first album. The combination of Progressive Fusion and Progressive Rock is the chosen genre for their debut recording. Constant rhythm changes and well-structured compositions abund in this production, which is mostly of an Instrumental orientation. We could consider Liquid Tension Experiment as the band's closest relative, at least from a strictly musical perspective.
SOLD OUT !!!
Samples - ALTRUISMOS - Imagen - Bandcamp
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(1999) - I.P.
CD
Excellent solo album. Very sophisticated CD inspired by Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson with a similar sound to that of Lito Vitale’s. In this mostly instrumental work, Alvarez plays all the instruments himself and sings two songs in Spanish. Acclaimed worldwide.
Samples - SERGIO ÁLVAREZ - Pasaje a la revelación - YouTube
(2006) - I.P.
CD
In this, his third studio-recorded album, Sergio Alvarez initiates a musical search that takes him far beyond his own style and genre. Still, he is able to retain his personal touch in this whole group of songs, and weave a little more melodic themes than in his previous efforts. Bombastic Symphonic Rock at its best, with impeccable execution.
Samples - SERGIO ALVAREZ - Naturalezas disonantes - YouTube
(2018) - Quark Records
CD
The former Guitarist with Panza and Octafonic, presents his third album, which is a Concept piece: It represents a Surrealistic journey within his own personal universe of highly distorted sounds, and within an Experimental Fusion direction that explores variables between Progressive Rock and Jazz, and which is so obviously much closer to another of his former bands, La Mujer Barbuda, from a stylistic point of view.
Samples - SERGIO ÁLVAREZ - [Electroálvarez] - Un lugar solitario llamado libertad - Deezer
(2012) - Ediciones Alcyone Music
CD - digi-pack
This dimensional musician, composer, writer, and Mystic Instructor has already released several CDs featuring Meditational and Relax Music. In this new album his focus is to produce and perform Spatial Music through Symphonic and Electronic sounds with moments of Eastern percussion, cosmic climaxes and energetic atmospheres.
Samples - AMÁN URIM - Mundos de luz - YouTube
(2012) - I.P.
CD - digi-pack
After the 'home-made' recording of an EP and their first album, Ambar has finally managed to officially release their second effort. The group presents a Retro style within the realms of Hard Psychedelic / Hard Blues / Progressive Rock, with obvious influences of Pescado Rabioso and Invisible.
Samples - AMBAR - El viajero de las olas - Bandcamp
(1975/76) - Acqua Records
CD - digi-pack
This is the group's latest offering, assembled with different works from the last couple of years. The album boasts brand new and unreleased songs, combined with newly recorded and re-arranged versions of the band's classic tracks.
(2017) - Acqua Records
2 CDs
As a result of their deep political convictions and commitment, when the military dictatorship erupted in Argentina (March, 1976), the group decided to exile themselves in France, where they released two records: El Sacrificio (1978) and Fuerza (1982.) This newly-released double album features both works, through which they continued expanding the Latin American Folk horizons they were renowned for, by fusing elements of Progressive Rock, Jazz and Tango.
Samples - ANACRUSA - En Francia - (2 CDs) - YouTube
(2004) - Mylodon Records
CD
This Chilean Prog Rock band has as its prime objective to search for new forms of expression and sound, by merging Jazz, Rock, Metal and Folk. The result carries the listener through different sensations, eclectic harmonies and obscure passages.
Samples - ANGULART - Donde renacen las horas - YouTube
(1989) - VIAJERO INMÓVIL Records
CDr-VIR
Mega rarity discovered just by coincidence at a vinyl store !!! This group released their sole album independently to a vastly ignoring and unperturbed market. No data whatsoever on the band & album exists anywhere at all in books and/or specialized Web pages. Featuring a style of their own performed around a perfectly balanced blend of sophisticated instrumental tracks and appealing melodies sung in Spanish by a gorgeous female voice, a concoction which reminds us a bit of what Pink Floyd sounded like in the '80's.
SOLD OUT !!!
Samples - ÁNIMA - Ánima - Bandcamp
(2011) - Aqualung Records Ltd.
CD - mini-lp
This quartet, which originally hails from Recife (Brazil), will take you on a lysergic trip full of Psychedelic Acid sounds and rhythms from the 60s and the 70s. These astral tracks include Space elements of Kraut Rock and passages of Heavy Rock.
Samples - ANJO GABRIEL - O culto secreto do Anjo Gabriel - Bandcamp
(2013) - Aqualung Records Ltd.
CD - digi-pack
Across two extended tracks of 18 & 12 minutes in length respectively, this outfit succeeds in enlarging their sonic frontiers in this, their second recorded output. Yet another inspired, highly Psychedelic trip with Experimental atmospherics, very much in the Kraut Rock, Heavy Rock and Progressive Rock tradition.
Samples - ANJO GABRIEL - Lucifer rising - Bandcamp
(2011) - Epsa Music
CD - digi-pack
This is the very first recorded effort by the Argentine Progressive Rock / Heavy Rock threesome. Their style and sound is most definitely along the very same lines as Galapagos and Pez. The trio's songs are sung entirely in Spanish, with the sole exception of one Instrumental track.
Samples - ANKOLOR - Náufrago puente - Bandcamp
(1997) - I.P.
CD
This Instrumental Fusion quartet hails originally from the city of Cordoba (Argentina), and seeks to experiment its musical search between Contemporary Jazz and realms close to R.I.O. (not too distant from Miriodor), with influences from Bill Frisell and Frank Zappa (amongst others).
Samples - ANTIHÉROE - Antihéroe - Bandcamp
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(2008) - VIAJERO INMÓVIL Records
CD - VIR
Now under the leadership of Dario Iscaro, this Prog Fusion outfit presents personnel changes in its line-up (now consisting of guitar, bass, drums, & trumpet). The band also shows an about face in its musical direction, albeit without losing essence and identity. The group's most obvious influences are Robert Fripp, Bill Frisell and Alan Holdsworth.
Samples - ANTIHÉROE - Entretejido cósmico - Bandcamp
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(2016) - VIAJERO INMÓVIL Records
CD
In this brand new mutation, the group is now reduced to a Power Trio formed by Darío Iscaro on guitars, Augusto Urbini on drums (formerly with Panza and Resistencia Chaco) and Felipe González on bass guitar. With a more powerful sound than their previous efforts, they effortlessly transit through Avant Prog, albeit with Fusion and Math Rock overtones, nuances, shades, variations, and subtleties.
Samples - ANTIHÉROE - Reset - Bandcamp
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(2014) - I.P.
CD
Duet formed by Guillermina Perrino (MaryGui) and Emanuel Mendez (Piel Reloj), presenting a wide variety of styles between Alternative Rock, Atmospheric Prog Rock and Trip hop. Ten songs sung in English, most of them inspired in different emotions and influences like Radiohead, Portishead, Metric and Pink Floyd.
Samples - ANYBODY THERE - Monsters - Bandcamp
(1994) - Rock Symphony
CD
One of the most noteworthy Brazilian groups from the nineties, whose career began with this Symphonic Rock delivery. The record is very evidently and abundantly derivative of Genesis, Marillion and IQ. Kudos to keyboards player Eloy Fritsch, for such a terrific display of talent.
Samples - APOCALYPSE - Perto do amanhecer - YouTube
(2002) - Rock Symphony
CD
Fourth studio offering by the most renowned of all the Brazilian Neo Prog bands. The album boasts a predominance of iconic 70's influences, aptly mixed with current fads and trends; thus accomplishing by all means, their best output so far.
Samples - APOCALYPSE - Refúgio - YouTube
(2007) - Rock Symphony
CD
Recorded live in concert at the Teatro Municipal de Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) on September 8, 2005 during the Rio Art Rock Festival.
Samples - APOCALYPSE - Live in Rio - YouTube
(2007) - Rock Symphony
DVD
This DVD contains the images of the concert at the Teatro Municipal de Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) on September 8, 2005 during the Rio Art Rock Festival. Plus extras.
Video Samples - APOCALYPSE - Live in Rio - DVD - YouTube
(1973) - Acqua Records
CD - digi-pack
Second studio-recorded output, which proved that they had already settled very comfortably into their own niche. A long-awaited CD re-release.
Samples - AQUELARRE - Candiles - YouTube
(1974) - Acqua Records
CD - digi-pack
Third and best album by one of the classic Argentine Progressive groups of the seventies.
Samples - AQUELARRE - Brumas - YouTube
(2016) - I.P.
CD
Former members of renowned Celtic Music group "Kells", settled in the Argentine Patagonia region, within close proximity to the Puelo Lake and with a brand new line-up began to present their own versions of Irish and Scottish music. This second CD of theirs includes Traditional songs, as well as own compositions.
Samples - ARANN - Artesanía - YouTube
(2011) - Oui Oui Records
CD
Ararat's second album manages to keep the heavy density of their guitars, so typical of the Stoner Rock sound of Los Natas, while also becoming totally immersed into an atmosphere of Psychedelic Ambience, complete with imaginary smoke and all, electric guitar passages, and a piano that permanently keeps the appropriate climaxes going.
Samples - ARARAT - II - You tube
(2014) - Oui Oui Records
CD
This is the third album by the outfit led by Sergio Chotsourian (formerly of Natas), which now introduces us to a new lineup, and with a more potent and raucous sound, featuring plenty of Argentine-styled rhythms, Stoner Rock and Electronic Trance.
Samples - ARARAT - Cabalgata hacia la luz - Bandcamp
(2015) - Abulia Records
CDr - digi-sleeve
This Split CDr contains three compositions by three different exponents of Argentine Math Rock: Archipiélagos (featuring melodic intentions interspersed with Post Rock), Dislexia Free (under the influence of the Don Caballero school of music) and Hungría (a twosome that experiments in this new sub-genre.)
Samples - ARCHIPIÉLAGOS-DISLEXIA FREE-HUNGRÍA - Split - Bandcamp
(2016) - I.P.
CD - digi-pack
Based on an early seventies Retro Progressive style, this Brazilian quartet vindicates the Heavy Progressive sound of outfits such as Deep Purple and Uriah Heep, besides also the Symphonic atmospheres similar to those of Pink Floyd and Eloy. The songs featured on this album are Instrumental in their vast majority, boasting the actual sound pertinent to that era and grasping the sonic and tonal quality of the period through faithful renditions of the true, original sounds of the Hammond organ, Moog, synthesizers, and pianos.
Samples - ARCPELAGO - Simbiose - YouTube
(2014) - Editio Princeps / Masque Records
CD
The members of this Power Trio, which originated in the Brazilian capital of Brasilia, have shown an obvious propensity towards Fusion and Progressive Rock, spiced-up with some Afro-Brazilian-type of rhythm base and Hard Rock-kind of guitar prowess and pyrotechnics.
Samples - AREA BSB - Peso em movimento - YouTube
(2015) - I.P.
CD
Typically-sounding Argentine Hard Blues quartet, the sound of whom harks back to the mythical and glorious days of Pappo's Blues and La Pesada. The main components are Juanjo Harervack (the voice behind Riki Riki Tave and Gualicho Turbio) and the very particular bass player (the prestigious violin player with Futbol) Federico Terranova.
Samples - ARGENTINA - Argentina - YouTube
(2006) - Editio Princeps
CD
Pushing the work boundaries of Brazilian masters like Hermeto Pascoal and Egberto Gismonti one step further, mixing traditional rhythms with Jazz and Contemporary Music. This CD brings the complete first recordings of the band released in 2002, plus 5 live tracks recorded in France (2005).
Samples - ARMAZÉM ABAPORU - Pedra grande - YouTube
(2015) - I.P.
CD
After many years of lethargy, Arsis returns on solid pillars of typical seventies-sounding Heavy Prog / Blues / Hard Rock, by creating impassioned atmospheres through fusing different genres together with absolute artistic liberty, amidst Symphonic passages and relevant female vocals.
Samples - ARSIS - Anclados en el cosmos - Soundcloud
(2018) - Melopea
CD
This legendary Drummer from the Argentine Jazz scene, is deservedly honoured with this brilliant CD, which not only reflects his huge musical legacy, but also presents terrifically efficient Guest Musicians' accompanying performances, such as Litto Nebbia, Baby Lopez Furst, Enrique "Mono" Villegas, and Gato Barbieri. Astarita also formed part of groups such as Buenos Aires Jazz Fusion, among several others.
Samples - NÉSTOR ASTARITA - 80 años - Jazztaríaenbaterita - Deezer
(1993) - Twilight Records
CD - digi-pack
This is the third and last Ataraxia's demotape recorded and self-produced in 1992 and released in 1993 by Energeia. The band has chosen not to change the original sound keeping the early 90ies rough and instinctive spirit. They have included to this re-issue a bonus track, "L'ultimo Arazzo", that had to be part of the original 1993 release but, being not satisfied with the original version, they re-recorded it right now with the participation of Riccardo Spaggiari on drums.
Samples - ATARAXIA - Arazzi - YouTube
(1994) - Twilight Records
CD - digi-pack
After being deleted out of catalogue on two separate occasions, one of the early works by this essential Italian Dark Folk Medieval band is finally re-released to a starving market. Hauntingly obscure and gorgeous melodies abound, and are all sung by a Classically-trained female vocalist.
Samples - ATARAXIA - La malédiction d’Odine - YouTube
(1995) - Twilight Records
CD - digi-pack
The first part of the album, dedicated to Springtime and the awakening of nature, features passionate songs evoking mysterious airy escapades. The second part, inspired by Autumn, opens with a sacred hymn to reach a very hazardous level of experimentation.
Samples - ATARAXIA - The moon sang on the april chair - YouTube
(1996) - Twilight Records
CD - digi-pack
After a long waiting, finally “Concerto N. 6, a Baroque plaisanterie” CD was re-pressed in a beautiful digi-pack edition with digitally mastered sound and an exclusive bonus track recorded in 2009. It contains 9 songs taken from the original album + “Orlando, a female” an Ataraxia’s version of Franz Schubert’s Ave Maria.
Samples - ATARAXIA - Concerto Nº 6: A Baroque Plaisanterie - YouTube
(1998) - Twilight Records
CD - digi-pack
This album was released as a limited edition in 1998 and it was shortly sold-out. This opus is inspired by the well-known character of Virginia Woolf’s novel. The dualism of the character is well exemplified when strong Neoclassical influences coexist with with arias built on complex guitar arpeggios with a very impressive emotional impact.
Samples - ATARAXIA - Orlando - YouTube
(2006) - Twilight Records
CD - digi-pack
A welcome to the Cabaret From Hell, so to speak, and a highly unusual attraction which brings artists both dead and alive together for a really grotesque and macabre show, and through astonishment and admiration transports us back to the lovely Paris of the Belle Epoque, more precisely to the Montmartre Cabaret of Terror. Without a shadow of a doubt, this is the band's darkest, perturbing, strange, and terrifying album...
Samples - ATARAXIA - Paris spleen - YouTube
(2015) - Twilight Records
CD - digi-pack
This compilation include a few of the tracks already compiled on the original “Oil on Canvas”, + a completely exclusive new song, + several new songs never compiled before especially belonging to the last productions of the band.
Samples - ATARAXIA - Oil on canvas - Vol. 2 - YouTube
(2003) - Viajero Inmóvil Records - Distribución Digital
Digital album
Debut album by this Neo Symphonic band fronted by the former lead singer of Nexus, Mariela González. This outfit treads the same familiar, melodious path that the current Arena treks on; specially eloquent during the most agressive passages of their terrific suite, which boasts a total duration of over forty minutes worth of pure and outstanding talent.
Samples - ATEMPO - Abismos del tiempo - Bandcamp
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(2005) - Viajero Inmóvil Records - Distribución Digital
Digital album
Second studio recording by this outfit, in which they introduce us to their new female lead vocalist. She definitely brings a new edge to the band, and the overall sound is a little Harder, while still searching for new directions within their own genre. The album includes an Interactive track featuring an interview with all of the group's components.
Samples - ATEMPO - Simple - Bandcamp
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(2013) - I.P.
Digital album
With a title that suggests the beginning of a new phase in the band's career, as well as shake-ups in the group's line-up, ATempo shows another side of their composition range with obvious inclinations towards the Melodic Hard Progressive genre. This about face is especially apparent with their new vocalist, whose style perfectly fits the change of direction.
Samples - ATEMPO - Regresarás - Bandcamp
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(2005) - I.P.
CD
Debut album by this band so heavily influenced by Psychedelia and Kraut Rock. A Dark atmosphere prevails throughout this entire set, amidst an abundance of intensely distorted yet current sounds. Amazing recordings sung in English, which will surprise many ears.
Samples - ATLANTEAN SPARROWS - Atlantean sparrows - Bandcamp
(2014) - Acqua Records
CD
This record presents us with song-formatted type of compositions, featuring Progressive arrangements, and a very healthy dose of Argentine seventies Rock influences, albeit within a modern-sounding framework, potentiated by stick and wind instruments. The group's components have all enjoyed vast trajectories and originate from different musical branches, each one contributing his own colours, flavours and influences.
Samples - ATLANTICUS - Atlanticus - YouTube
(2019) - Tommy Gunn Records
CDr
Drenched in the essence of Argentine 70’s Progressive Rock (Invisible, Color Humano, Aquelarre), as well as King Crimson influences, their songs contain an accomplished lyrical and sonorous concept, masterfully executed by a quintet formation.
Samples - ATLANTICUS - Exactamente ahora - Spotify
(1979) - Discos Mucha Madera
CD
A trilogy of Urban Music, Folk Rock and Jazz Fusion songs, sung in 3-part vocal harmonies. Atonal had the honour of hosting Litto Nebbia, Néstor Astarita, Jorge González and Pablo Romagnoli as guest musicians, who provided consistency to the group’s compositions. This CD reissue of their only album, also adds several bonus tracks.
Samples - ATONAL - Plegaria urbana - YouTube
(2005) - Mylodon Records
CD
New Chilean Instrumental project led by guitarist Richard Pilnik (Entrance). The combo's concoction is orientated towards combining Symphonic elements, Fusion and Prog Metal, thus making the group's sound not too far off from that of bands such as Planet X. There is a very strong presence of guitars (a la Allan Holdsworth and Steve Vai) and absorbing keyboards.
Samples - AUSTRALIS - Terra Australis - MySpace
(2010) - VIAJERO INMÓVIL Records
CD - digi-pack
Debut album by this Argentine duet comprised of Mariano Spadafora and Tomas Barrionuevo. We could categorize their beautiful and delicate melodies within the Post Rock movement, combined with the sounds of Symphonic Rock. Autumn Moonlight have been endowed with a very high level of compositional quality, and are sonically close to the main representatives of this particular style (Sigur Ros).
Samples - AUTUMN MOONLIGHT - The sky over your shuolders - Bandcamp
(2012) - VIAJERO INMÓVIL Records
CD - digi-pack
The musical growth experienced by Autumn Moonlight on this, their second album, is really impressive. The very detailed and elaborate work on the arrangements, and the combination of different sonorities, enrich the duet's compositions by mixing Post Rock together with Progressive and Symphonic Rock, while going through melancholic climaxes, furious guitar explosions, and orchestral keyboard arrangements during the whole process.
Samples - AUTUMN MOONLIGHT - Alter reality - Bandcamp
(2017) - VIAJERO INMÓVIL Records
CD - digi-pack
With a slight turn towards Atmospheric Progressive Rock, the duet tries to innovate their music by seeking different intensities: much more energetic and constantly changing sonic climates: from the most aggressive to the calmest ones, as they are already well known within their Post-Rock genre. Their third album boasts an outstanding renewed musical growth.
Samples - AUTUMN MOONLIGHT - Passengers - Bandcamp
(1974) - Fonocal
CD
Ave Rock was one of the very first so-called Progressive Rock bands to emerge in Argentina during the early seventies. Their sound was full of rhythm changes, and boasted compositions abundant in vast melodic richness. The virtuosity displayed by the group's members was also of extremely high caliber.
Samples - AVE ROCK - Ave Rock - YouTube
(1977) - Fonocal
CD
Three years after they released their first album in 1974, Ave Rock returned in 1977 with a new line-up and launched "Espacios", the group's second L.P. Consisting of barely three tracks (two of them being of extra long duration), this record is much more Symphonic than its predecessor, and features many references towards the music of outfits such as Yes and Flash.
Samples - AVE ROCK - Espacios - YouTube
(2007) - Caracol rojo
CD - digi-pack
After the dissolution of Astrocity (from the City of Olavarría, province of Buenos Aires), some of its members settled in the City of La Plata and formed a Progressive Rock quartet, which bore a striking resemblance to and strong influence from the Argentine Rock sounds of the 70's, such as Invisible, Pescado Rabioso, Vox Dei, among others.
Samples - AVE TIERRA - Ave tierra - Bandcamp
(2012) - Caracol rojo
CD - digi-pack
For this, their second album, the band is reduced to a threesome, albeit maintaining the same initial sonic intentions, though polishing and improving its sound by adding many special and stellar guest musicians for the CD's recording.
Samples - AVE TIERRA - Elefantes negros - Bandcamp
(2014) - Caracol rojo
CD - digi-pack
This was the third long-player by this Argentine Power Trio. On this occasion, they boasted a Black Sabbath-styled darker sound and influences. This record is most definitely harder than their previous album efforts, with a rather more densely-driven rhythm base and disturbing melodies within the Psychedelic Rock genre, and with emphatic Hard Blues accents.
Samples - AVE TIERRA - El hombre nuevo - Bandcamp
(2011) - Twilight Records
CD - digi-pack
The New Earth is the third album from Aythis (France). Without losing the wintery atmospheres, this work melt many influences and results in a blend of Synphonic, Neoclassical, Neofolk rythmed by bombastic drums.
Samples - AYTHIS - The new earth - YouTube
(2012) - DBN
2 CDs - digi-pack
This is the tribute that Pedro Aznar offered to the compositions of the late, great Luis Alberto Spinetta. This double album was recorded live-in-concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 29, 2012. Pedro sang, played guitar and bass, and was accomppanied by Pomo on drums and Andrés Beeuwsaert on keyboards and vocals.
Samples - PEDRO AZNAR - Puentes amarillos - YouTube
(2012) - DBN
2 DVDs - digi-pack
This is the tribute that Pedro Aznar offered to the compositions of the late, great Luis Alberto Spinetta. This double DVD was filmed live-in-concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 29, 2012.
Video Samples - PEDRO AZNAR - Puentes amarillos - YouTube
(2016) - I.P.
CD
This is the very first record by this young group which follows right in the footsteps of Metal / Heavy Progressive Symphonic genres. Their material is sung in English, and based on a melodic line that draws them near, stylistically-speaking, to the path followed by Argentine bands Fughu and Mindslave. Indispensable release for the like of Dream Theater-type-of followers.
Samples - B.I.O.S. - Synapse - YouTube
(2000) - Record Runner
CD
New instrumental band of Prog Fusion, some parts with a sound similar to Minimum Vital - Esprit D´Amor.
Samples - BAALBEK - Fata Morgana - MySpace
(1979-1980) - VIAJERO INMÓVIL Records
CD - VIR
Everybody knows César "Banana" Pueyrredón as one of the maximum exponents of the Argentine Pop song and romantic ballad. What the majority do not know, is the fact that between the years 1979 and 1980, César released two albums worth of net Symphonic Progressive style, which featured obvious influences from Yes, Genesis, Focus, and local outfit Crucis. This compilation presents the most representative compositions from that period in time.
Samples - BANANA - Etapa Sinfónica 79-80 - YouTube