From Chile, the country that gave us great Avant-Garde/Jazz Fusion bands like Fulano, Media Banda, Congreso…and Ábrete Gandul!
“Suciedad Contemporánea” (Conteporary Filthiness), an entirely instrumental album; their first on the Mexican label, Azafrán Media. Needless to say, we are thrilled with this new release.
For those who have heard Ábrete Gandul, you know their music ranges from a Jazz fusion approach to an aggressive Crimson like powerful performance. At some point, the influence of Van del Graaf Generator appears, resulting in a unique sound that will invite the listener to discover new, vibrant, stuff with emphasis in the roughness of the guitar tone and the occasional angularity of the compositions but, wait a minute, the band would never miss the melodic side.
Their music depicts well how aggressive and hectic our world can be and how tough one must be to survive and navigate through it to prosper. Ábrete Gandul‘s music is powerful, hard-hitting but contains elements of hope and tenderness. Their melodies are well developed and intricate.
The mastering was made by no other but Udi Kooman (Présent, Gong) and the final outcome will be a treat for your ears.
A relevant input for the world of Jazz Avant/ R.I.O./Art-Rock
Tracklist:
01. Santos En La Corte (Saints In Court) (7:01)
02. Tráfico De Influencias (Influence Peddling) (5:20)
03. Atomización Ideológica (Ideologic Atomization) (7:17)
04. Colusiones Y Corrupciones (Conclusions And Corruptions) (4:42)
05. Sociedades Y Suciedades (Societies And Filth) (7:43)
06. Corruptela A La Carta (Red Tape A La Carte) (7:39)
07. Crónicas Inmorales (Immoral Chronicles)(8:05)
Lineup:
Jaime Acuña / Piano & Keybords
Rodrigo Maccioni / Guitars and Flute
Cristián Larrondo / Chapman Stick
Antonio Arceu / Drums
With:
Alfonso Vergara / Clarinet