PQR Direct released the 1st Vinyl reissue of Banana‘s album “Aun Es Tiempo De Sonar” on March 01, 2024 in Yellow color (100 numbered copies), with 2-page color insert (SOLD OUT) and Black color (100 numbered copies), with 2-page color insert. Stream the official teaser through the youTube player below:
Aún es tiempo de sonar marks the beginning of the end for the Argentinean Banana: the end of their mass popularity, having been recognized until 1978 (and still going) as one of the most trending outfits in Argentina thanks to their ballad-driven compositions, and the beginning of a wholly new orientation in a symphonic prog vein. César Pueyrredón’s, the mastermind and Banana’s main composer, passion for melody and his unique romantic style were the main drivers behind the most distinctively European sounding symphonic prog album that came from Argentina in 1979. Composed to perfection, this is an album that will appeal in equal measure to fans of Kaipa and Camel, as well as to those seduced by the mellow side of Italoprog. The first ever official reissue of this essential album comes in an ultra-limited edition of 200 hand-numbered copies (100 black and 100 yellow), with a 2-page insert showcasing how Banana’s magnum opus came to be.
Purchase the Black LP Version here: https://pqrdirect.my-online.store/product/banana-aun-es-tiempo-de-sonar-lp-bla
Yellow LP Version is SOLD OUT.
Tracklist:
01. El Escultor Y La Estatua (9:15)
02. Un Hombre En La Hoguera (6:10) :
– a. Preparacion
– b. Sacrificio
– c. Humo Y Cenizas
03. Aun Es Tiempo De Soñar (5:50)
04. Vispera (9:52)
05. Preguntas Al Cielo (10:13)
06. Quien Se Acordara (2:10)
Lineup:
Cesar Pueyrredón / Vocals, Keyboards
Juan Gelly / Guitars
Pablo Guyot / Guitars (4)
Fori Mattaldi / Bass (1-3)
José Luis Meniño / Drums (1-3)
Toro Martinez / Drums (5)
With:
Alberto Bengolea / Guitars (5)
Jose Torres Zavaleta / Saxophone
Miguel Cerviño / Bass (4-6)
Arturo Perona / Drums (4,6)