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Mezquita

Symphonic Prog

4.08 | 144 ratings

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ZowieZiggy
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The Spanish musical scene could really exploded after the dreadful Franco era. I was in Spain in November 77 and I could feel the immense desire of the youth to free themselves from this yoke.

Some Spanish bands were precursory and could have been exposed to severe censorship since rock music did not really fit the mood of the power in place in those days. This debut album from "Mezquita" did take advantage of the work from the pioneers to release such an album.

The mix between Andalusian moods and prog rock is quite splendid. Being on the instrumental side or on the vocal ones. These guys knew their subject and presented a rather great debut album.

Complex rhythms, great combination of classic Spanish guitar, flamenco mood and Crimsonian instrumentals as well are indeed quite a mix! Almost unmatched for sure ("El Bizco De Los Patios" or "Desde Que Somos Dos").

The highlight IMO is the superb and fully symphonic "Suicidio": a pure jewel full of emotion, skills and passion. Musicianship is top notch and I would be damned if I could not convey the message of great creativity of the music featured.

But most of the album is splendid. Another highlight is the exquisite "Obertura En Si Bemol". It proposes a fantastic opening (which is the translation for obertura) fully in line with KC. Dramatic theme, gorgeous drumming, superb bass and inhuman guitar.

This is an excellent debut album. Four stars.

ZowieZiggy | 4/5 | 2009-12-5

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