Máquina! - Why? 1970 ~ software for linux

Máquina is maybe the very first underground rock group to have recorded in Franco's Spain, their first single dating back to early 69, and the following year, their first LP was out with a striking artwork depicting a clock coming out from a croissant meaning that it was time to wake-up in Spain: The album was called Why? Máquina! and it was clearly so rebellious under a dictature that fellow group Tapiman (and Barcelona crosstown rivals/friends) answered them with a track Don't Ask Why. The five-piece group developed a high-energy Hammond-driven psych/prog rock with two lead guitarists, with many extraordinary musical moments given the context of those years. It is not known if Guitarist Paris is related to Pan & Regaliz's singer Guillem Paris. Two years later, the group recorded with a different line-up (both guitarists having left) their next album live with a much different bluesier sound complete with a brass section (and almost all new material) reminiscent of Chicago Transit Authority. Máquina’s legacy remains, with a superb and stunning debut album and a quite pleasant follow-up.

Line-up / Musicians

Josep Maria Paris/guitars
Luis Cabanach/guitars,bass
Josep Maria Vilaseca/drums
Enrique Herrera/keyboards
Jordi Batiste/vocals,flute,bass

Discography(Album)

Why? 1970