Invisible - Invisible (1974/2003 Remastered Ltd. Mini LP Edition)
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Album: Invisible - Invisible (Remastered Ltd. Mini LP Edition)
Released: 1974 (2003)
Genre: Progressive Rock
Sony Argentina 2-493866
Invisible was originally formed by Luis Alberto Spinetta (guitars and vocals) who was formerly from the band Pescado Robioso that recently broke up at the time. The bass and drums were played by two former Pappo's Blues members Hector Lorenzo (drums) and Carlos Rufino (bass.) During the beginning of the bands playing (1973) the music was more straightforward rock with influences of Hendrix and Zeppelin and touches of a Black Sabbath sound. Their first, self-titled album, reflected their influences and was very complex, especially for a three man rock group.
Their next album "Durazno Sangrando" was their debut on a major label and an all out progressive album. Spinetta's lyrics were very well written. The story to "Durazno Sangrando" was based on a book by Carl Jung. "Durazno Sangrando" is their most progressive album and is generally noted as the bands best material. In 1975, virtuoso guitarist Tommy Gubitsch joined the group. Their third and final album "El Jardin de los Presentes" turned out to be their most popular. This album has a lot of Tango influence and also some sounds that would remind us of early King Crimson. After the success of "El Jardin de los Presentes" the band split up at the end of 1976. Spinetta pursued a jazz-fusion esque solo career after the breakup.
Invisible was a bigger band in the Argentine prog scene and is definitely worth a good listen. If you are interested at all in Argentine prog they are essential. Their middle album "Durazno Sangrando" is their best and most interesting though "El Jardin de los Presentes" is also worth a good listen (mainly for it's fusion of rock, prog, and tango influence.) - ProgArchives.com
After Pescado Rabioso's break up, Luis Alberto Spinetta formed a new trio together with two former Pappo's Blues members: H?ctor Lorenzo (a.k.a. Pomo) on drums and Carlos Rufino (a.k.a. Machi) on bass.
Invisible debuted with a series of shows at the Astral Theatre in Buenos Aires by the end of 1973. Spinetta's music at this time was turning more progressive and challenging.
Those concerts were terrific. While the trio played an instrumental piece called "Tema de Elmo Lesto" (something like "Theme from Thean Noying"), a big cube-faced figured appeared onstage and "annoyed" the musicians. While they played "Azafata del tren fantasma" ("The stewardess of the Ghost Train"), the surrealistic film Un chien Andalou (1928- by Luis Bu?uel and Salvador Dal?) would be projected. Once again, Luis Alberto knew how to thrill his audience!
In March 1974 Invisible went to studios for their first LP. A single was released in advance: "Elementales leches" b/w the terrific wah wah guitar "Estado de coma", reminiscing Pescado Rabioso.
The first album surprised everybody. The cover showed drawings of genius Dutchman Mauritius Cornelius Escher (1898-1972). Although his drawings had already been used in the UK by Mott the Hoople and in the USA by Mandrake Memorial, this was something absolutely new for Argentina! Not only that, a bonus single was enclosed (in an envelope attached to the inner sleeve) with two new great songs: "La llave del Mandala " and "Lo que nos ocupa es esa abuela, la conciencia que regula el mundo".
All the album tracks are also wonderful and hard to describe. Spinetta's guitar sounds as clear and powerful as it never will. The arrangements and rhythmic were complex and unheard from a rock trio. If I had to choose my favourite, I would pick the two parts "El diluvio y la pasajera" for its beauty. A must have album, one of my favourites of all time, and definitely one of the best of 1974. Absolutely recommended... - "The Magic Land" - A guide to Beat, Psychedelic and Progressive Rock music between 1966 & 1977 in Argentina and Uruguay
This is a great album. It's jazz rock/psychedellic oriented prog in trio format. The songs and the lyrics are great. In this album you can listen to Spinetta's musicianship at its best . It's a really nice album, enjoyable for any kind of prog fan.
This record has its own personality, a bit dark but optimistic at the same time. with psichedellic lyrics, and a litlle bit of hard rock influences it may remind you Jimi Hendrix, or even a slightly krimsonesque sound.
The band is from argentina, so the lyrics are in spanish.
Great album for anyone who wants to listen what was happening in the south american prog scene in the seventies - Review by Pieterland, ProgArchives.com
1. Jugo de Lucuma 4:27
2. El diluvio y la pasajera 8:43
3. Suspencion 5:39
4. Temo de Elmo Lesto 2:24
5. Azafata del tren fantasma 8:17
6. Irregular 7:34
Luis Alberto Spinetta - vocals and guitars
Hector Lorenzo - drums
Carlos Rufino - bass and backing vocals
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