Alacrán - Alacrán 1971 ~ software for linux

Alacrán was born from the musical interests of Fernando Arbex that began writing music for a trio outfit. For that, contacted with the other members that eventually formed Alacran. From their only record they extracted the single "Sticky" for the Alacrán label that was distributed by Zafiro in 1971.This single, without promotion, had a remarkable success. The record from Alacrán is in the vein of trio with psichedelic touches. As an interesting point, they included instruments such as harpsichord and other keyboards that reminds of the excellent first work of the italian band Il Balletto di Bronzo named "Sirio 2222". It was recorded in Celada Studios, Madrid, 1969. Other references are that Oscar Lasprilla and Fernando Arbex have belonged to Los Brincos. After Lasprilla left, the band splited and they made a new group named Barrabás, devoted to latin-funky-rock music, being rather popular then.The first song difers from the rest. It has a beautiful beginning, similar to Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side" with bongos and bass, then introducing guitar, leading to a pop rock, with guitar solos and a voice with hoarse similar to that of Teddy Bautista, being a elaborated and catchy song, not boring. The rest were diferent, more symphonic rock, melodic blues, pointing towards Barrabás. Some songs remind to those made later, with high guitars, doubled, supported by percussion, doubled voices, and hammond sometimes. The last song is slow one, with athmospheres: a great theme. It is a good record. It is enjoyable and worthy, but a bit short.

Line-up / Musicians

Fernando Arbex/drums,percussion,guitar
Oscar Lazprilla/guitar,keyboards
Inaki Egana/vocals,bass

Discography

Alacran 1970