HIJOS DE LA TIERRA

But this one seems to march in its footsteps, unfortunately. The band was never really progressive IMO, but to listen to some poor songs as "Hijos De La Tierra", "Arde El Amazonas" and the syrupy "Lluvia De Estrellas" are a painful experience.

Some tracks are of good value. "Litoraleña" for instance. A little bluesy with weak vocals, but it features such a nice guitar break that the band is forgiven. One of the best song from this album. And even if "En El Tren." is not a great tune, it features some pleasant and fully Andean folklore atmosphere. Same applies to "Virgen Del Amor".

The melody for "Tal Lejos Del Sol" is not bad either, but as usual the vocals are not on the plus side. It is a pity because this could have raised the quality of this band all the way of their career. By far.

The best track of the album (at least it is my opinion) is "Bosques Virginales". It reminds me their very good song "La Poderosa Muerte" from "Alturas" released some forteen years earlier. The most (if not only) prog one of the whole. This song belongs to the best ones that the band has ever released. Somewhat "Bolero" oriented with this hypnotic and repetitive riff, it is a very elegant and powerful song. "Los Jaivas" should have produced more of this type. A highlight which fortunately lasts for almost ten minutes.

But how is it possible to release such a song as "Nubecita Blanca" on the same album? Unbearable!

Two stars for this album. It could have been even good if only several very poor songs wouldn't have been featured.

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