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INVISIBLE

Symphonic Prog • Argentina


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Invisible biography
Active between late 1973 and early 1977.

Invisible was originally formed by Luis Alberto Spinetta (guitars and vocals) who was formerly from the band Pescado Robioso that recently broke up at the time. The bass and drums were played by two former Pappo's Blues members Hector Lorenzo (drums) and Carlos Rufino (bass.) During the beginning of the bands playing (1973) the music was more straightforward rock with influences of Hendrix and Zeppelin and touches of a Black Sabbath sound. Their first, self-titled album, reflected their influences and was very complex, especially for a three man rock group.

Their next album "Durazno Sangrando" was their debut on a major label and an all out progressive album. Spinetta's lyrics were very well written. The story to "Durazno Sangrando" was based on a book by Carl Jung. "Durazno Sangrando" is their most progressive album and is generally noted as the bands best material. In 1975, virtuoso guitarist Tommy Gubitsch joined the group. Their third and final album "El Jardín de los Presentes" turned out to be their most popular. This album has a lot of Tango influence and also some sounds that would remind us of early King Crimson. After the success of "El Jardín de los Presentes" the band split up at the end of 1976. Spinetta pursued a jazz-fusion esque solo career after the breakup and would later lead the band SPINETTA JADE.

Invisible was a bigger band in the Argentine prog scene and is definitely worth a good listen. If you are interested at all in Argentine prog they are essential. Their middle album "Durazno Sangrando" is their best and most interesting though "El Jardín de los Presentes" is also worth a good listen (mainly for it's fusion of rock, prog, and tango influence.)

Invisible should be listed in the archives because they were one of the bigger bands in the Argentine prog rock scene in the mid-70s. Their material is very intricate and well written and should be heard by all prog fans. Spinetta writes incredible lyrics and has a vocal that sounds similar and has been compared to Jon Anderson. If you are interested in Argentine prog, they are essential.

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3.86 | 117 ratings
Invisible
1974
3.92 | 130 ratings
Durazno sangrando
1975
4.13 | 198 ratings
El jardín de los presentes
1976

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4.25 | 8 ratings
En Vivo Teatro Coliseo 1975
2022

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 Invisible by INVISIBLE album cover Studio Album, 1974
3.86 | 117 ratings

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Invisible
Invisible Symphonic Prog

Review by SliprKC70

3 stars Invisible is one of the most acclaimed progressive rock bands from South America, with this being their debut album. Seeing how well all their albums are received, I was expecting something pretty good. However, while it delivered on the whole aspect of being a good album, it never rose above those standards when I heard it. The album is stuffed with melodic jazz rock and psychedelic prog, and while it sounds good on paper, it didn't click for me. The production and performance on these tracks are also good, but I feel they could've at least put something more exciting into their sound. Sure, at some points they show a performance of really high energy, but they never keep it going for the entire album. Moving on to the personnel, the band's lineup at the time is Luis Alberto Spinetta on guitar and vocals, Carlos Rufino on bass, and Héctor Lorenzo on drums. I personally do not quite like Luis Alberto Spinetta's singing, but his guitar talent makes up for it. I also thought Lorenzo's talent behind the kit was good.

The actual album consists of short tracks (each ranging from two to eight minutes) of varying quality. I felt like I could see a general direction the band was taking their sound, but at times they were switching between heavy blues-inspired songs and soft jazz passages every other song, so it could become hard to truly label them in a subgenre. My favorite song on the album Suspensión, which is a mix of the two different musical forms on the album. It has a very unique and distinctive form of power inside while still taking advantage of the mixed nature in the band's distinct sound. The next song, though it's only two minutes long, is titled Tema De Elmo Lesto, and it's an instrumental jam of fast-paced and quirky drums with hard-rocking guitar parts. The other songs can get quite forgettable at moments, with there being very few charms hidden within them. Especially when the band moves into more folk sections. The first song, Jugo de Lucuma, is still a standout, though. One more quick note, however, is that I appreciate their odd creativity when naming the songs.

In conclusion, I'm sure this band will get a lot better once I listen to their other albums. This is a good album that, while it has problems, could still be interesting to some people. The songs set themselves apart from other artists and find their own direction, so I will give them credit where credit is due. Overall, my rating for this record is a light 3.5/5, but for the Prog Archives system, I'll round it to a 3/5.

 Invisible by INVISIBLE album cover Studio Album, 1974
3.86 | 117 ratings

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Invisible
Invisible Symphonic Prog

Review by dr_epf

5 stars N° 59? Really?. THIS IS THE BEST ARGENTINE ROCK ALBUM OF ALL TIMES. In all surveys among musicians such is his choice. His originality is total and absolute. It doesn't look like anything. All the paths he undertakes are new. Its sound quality is remarkable. Its three members are in the prime of their personal careers. Spinetta sings better than ever. Machi's basses are imaginative without losing their function of general sound support. Pomo's drums are at the exquisite level of a Bruford, a Chris Cutler, a Phil Collins. The icing on the cake was that through its cover and interior art, it filled us with an Escher that few knew then. We hope that people wake up, give this album a chance, which -like all good things- is not easy, and add their vote so that it leaves this postponing position in this ranking.-
 Durazno sangrando by INVISIBLE album cover Studio Album, 1975
3.92 | 130 ratings

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Durazno sangrando
Invisible Symphonic Prog

Review by Saimon

5 stars Review #28: Durazno Sangrando

After an excellent start to their career, "Invisible" (third band led by Spinetta), 'Durazno Sangrando' presents us with an exquisite sound and melodies full of dawn and hope, with warm rhythmic breaks and sweet lyrics by Spinetta and Machi.

"Durazno Sangrando" It is a conceptual work inspired by notions taken by Spinetta from the work of Swiss philosopher and psychologist Carl Jung based on the traditional Chinese book The Secret of the Golden Flower. The album consists of only five tracks, including one of the most popular songs in Spinetta's songbook, "Durazno sangrando", from which the album takes its title. This would be the only song performed at the mega concert Spinetta y las Bandas Eternas organised by the musician in 2009 to celebrate his 40 years in music.

 El jardín de los presentes by INVISIBLE album cover Studio Album, 1976
4.13 | 198 ratings

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El jardín de los presentes
Invisible Symphonic Prog

Review by Argentinfonico

4 stars One of the greatest works of Argentine music. This album should be listened to by every human being on the planet who likes music even a little bit. There is not a single song that is not worth listening to. It is Invisible's jazziest [jazz/fusion] album. Being the last work by this band, Luis Alberto Spinetta was more than satisfied with the sound that was achieved and poured all his jazz impulses into his next new band Spinetta Jade. The masterpiece of this album is "Perdonado". Spinetta took KC's Fallen Angel and did it all over again, with a pot full of spices such as aggression, impact, lead guitars and a heartbreaking voice. The final solo is the most delicious.

El Anillo Del Capitán Beto (4,5/5) Los Libros De La Buena Memoria (5/5) Alarma Entre Los Angeles (5/5) Que Ves El Cielo (2,5/5) Ruido De Magia (4/5) Doscientos Años (4,5/5) Perdonado (5/5) Las Golondrinas De Plaza De Mayo (4,5/5)

 Durazno sangrando by INVISIBLE album cover Studio Album, 1975
3.92 | 130 ratings

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Durazno sangrando
Invisible Symphonic Prog

Review by sinslice

4 stars "Who sings is your carozo Because your body finally has a soul And if your being explodes Your heart will bleed And the song you hear Your body will open with the dawn "

Durazno sangrando (Bleeding Peach) contains a good dose of the best and most relevant legacy of Luis Alberto Spinetta, one of the most important musicians of the South American rock scene. Not as Hard Rock as the first Pescado Rabioso´s albums, or as Jazz Fusion like Spinetta Jade.

Encadenado al Anima open with impeccable rhythm section led by a sharp guitar, and as it progresses the song has rhythm changes and nuances, with some acoustic and rock sections, but without losing continuity. As always, the lyrics are intimate, poetic and with many figures. This is something that stands in the title track, a true acoustic jewel, mesmerizing and captivating, emblematic. Can anyone fully interpret the message? I doubt it. Pleamar de Águilas (Tide Eagles) also has an acoustic feel, more vivid and with gentle intermediate between two sung parts.

En una Playa Lejana del Animus (In a Distant Beach of Animus) is another important piece, an inspired and lucid Spinetta leads with his guitar, with chords, arpeggios and riffs. As always bass guitar play an important role and drums executed without unnecessary shrillness, as an element to enhance the melodies. Dios de la Adolescencia (Adolescence God) is the most simple and straightforward.

Later, Invisible perfected ideas, and come to light the great Jardín de los Presentes, but that's another story.

 El jardín de los presentes by INVISIBLE album cover Studio Album, 1976
4.13 | 198 ratings

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El jardín de los presentes
Invisible Symphonic Prog

Review by b_olariu
Prog Reviewer

3 stars 3.5 stars really

Third album - El Jardín de los Presentes from 1976 is their best one for sure, or at least to me and is their most well known and in same time their last one, they disbanded in early 1977. On their previous albums they were a trio, he joined here the excellent guitarist Tommy Gubitsch who gives a jazier sound and atmophere and the result is great. Also there are some latin fusion elements thrown in and is quite enjoyble and solid in same time. Intricate and complicated arrangements even has some laid back parts, most of the time is complicated and well written. El Anillo Del Captain Beto defines Invisible sound with intelligent and catchy parts, very nice, Ruido De Magia is another highlight. Definetly one of the better bands from Argentina from glory days of prog with particulary this third album as their best.

 Durazno sangrando by INVISIBLE album cover Studio Album, 1975
3.92 | 130 ratings

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Durazno sangrando
Invisible Symphonic Prog

Review by b_olariu
Prog Reviewer

3 stars Invisible was one of the front prog rock bands ever came from Argentina in mid '70s, even they had a short career and releasing only three albums. The second one from 1975 named Durazno sangrando from 1975 is to many the peak , the story is based on the book of Carl Jung and has very solid lyrics besides music made by the head of the band Luis Alberto Spinetta. Well, to me this album is more then ok, I like it, but never considered very intresting or groundbreaking as many pretend to be, has some great instrumental sections like the opening track Encadenado al ánima who is the longest from here. Not very much to add, while is pleasent most of the time , on some particular passages is little going on even has some subltle jazz symphonic arrangements in overall sound. 3.5 stars to this second album.

 El jardín de los presentes by INVISIBLE album cover Studio Album, 1976
4.13 | 198 ratings

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El jardín de los presentes
Invisible Symphonic Prog

Review by MyDarling95

5 stars The third album from Invisible is a complete masterpiece! It is their last album, the one with the shortest songs and, maybe for that reason, the easiest to listen, but that doesn't make it bad. One can experiment a lot of sounds here: sweet ballads, jazz-rock instrumentals and explosive voices. Also the lyrics are very good (I can speak and understand spanish perfectly). I must recomend Los Libros De La Buena Memoria (The Books Of Good Memory), Ruido De Magia (Magic's Noise) and Niño Condenado (Convicted Child) as my faves from this album. It is really a masterpiece, a must have for any spanish prog fan, and perhaps for any prog fan.
 El jardín de los presentes by INVISIBLE album cover Studio Album, 1976
4.13 | 198 ratings

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El jardín de los presentes
Invisible Symphonic Prog

Review by Warthur
Prog Reviewer

4 stars Invisible's El Jardín de los Presentes is a mellow mixture of melodic progressive rock, jazz- tinged soul, tango and folk. I have to be in a particular mood to fully appreciate it, but on balance it's a charming album which ably balances gentle, relaxing passages with moments of emotional splendour wrought from the screaming neck of Tommy Gubitsch's guitar. Luis Alberto Spinetta's soothing vocals are perhaps the key to the album's incredibly laid-back atmosphere, and it's notable for an acoustic style reminiscent of the more pastoral of the Italian prog bands and its unusual lack of synthesisers or keyboards for a mid-1970s progressive rock album.
 Durazno sangrando by INVISIBLE album cover Studio Album, 1975
3.92 | 130 ratings

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Durazno sangrando
Invisible Symphonic Prog

Review by Evolver
Special Collaborator Crossover & JR/F/Canterbury Teams

3 stars For the year this was recorded this was a fine album. Musically, it is a mix of melodic ballads, rich symphonic, and avant garde rock, mostly mixed into the same songs. And that is the only real drawback to Invisible's second studio album. While all the sections are well thought out and performed exquisitely, it's the transitions between each song movement that are awkward and off- putting. Either the song halts for a brief moment, or there is a jolting transistion from one part to the next. That gives each song the feeling that it is made up of a number of loose ideas, rather than a cohesive whole.

3 stars for style.

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