Cabezas de Cera

 

Their music could just as easily be compared to Genesis or King Crimson, or to various World Music acts.  Their music draws from all these influences, and more.   

 

Their resemblance to King Crimson, as often described in reviews of their music, is over-stated in my opinion.     While there is an element to Maurico Sotelo's guitar playing which has some similarities to the rhythms by 80's era Crimson albums, and while they sometimes drift into dark realms which distantly echo Crimseon darkness, they also move into thousands of other realms, many of which express great  brightness and joy - that is to say, realms into which Fripp and co. would never dream of going.

 

This brings me to another facet of their music - the rich harmonies which permeate throughout their first three albums.     This is where their Mexican heritage shines through.   Their music contains wonderful harmonies and chords and unique arrangements that add so much to the complex, proggy playing by all three members.  It is this richness which makes their music so compelling at first listen , and so hard to tire of in the long run.      

 

Again, I am at a loss why this band is all but ignored by the modern prog community.   They really are something special, and hopefully one day they will get the recognition they deserve.    

 

I'll be purchasing soon.

 

Like the Ozrics, the production and musicianship is absolutely stellar with every note delivered confidently and authoritively, and, like the Ozrics, the music powers along with great energy and inspired composition.    On the other hand, they are more emotionally-orientated than the Ozrics and explore a wider variety of moods, which in some ways makes them superior.   

 

I'm really loving this.   For me, this is the kind of rock music which is so good that it rivals classical music in terms of conviction and artistry - i.e. it is up there with Zappa, Gentle Giant, Ozrics, early Yes, etc.     

 

 

 

        

 

 

 

 

It's always a pleasure spreading the word about music you like.

 

 

First, Cabezas de Cera means "Heads of Wax"

 

Ew ....   Does that have a local meaning?    Flexible minds, for instance? 

 

 

I'm glad to see more people are listening to this excellent band, which due to it´s originality and the magnificent music is without a doubt my favorite Mexican band.

 

I really love their jazz-like chemistry and the flair of each player.     And the dark haunting nature of much of their music.

 

 

I have always support them and will do it as long as they still create great music, as we can notice in their last album "Hecho en México"

 

Just bought that one.   It seems a bit more laidback and atmospheric than their others, but I'm really enjoying it.  

 

Judging by the reviewers on this site and elsewhere it would seem that not many people from outside Mexico or Latin America have heard this band.    A shame if that's the case.