Highly recommended for fans of MIRIODOR, STORMY SIX, UNIVERS ZERO, ÉTRON FOU LELOUBLAN, Frank ZAPPA, and of course HENRY COW.īANDA ELASTICA are a challenging 7 piece band out of Mexico and this is their highly regarded second album released in 1986. Perhaps their latest release, "Ai Tencargo" (2003), best embodies their repertoire, covering lots of territory and boasting the better production. No one album really stands out as the band's musical direction has remained the same from the start. Their six albums, released between 19, all share that jumpy RIO unpredictability but with lots of brass instruments that give their sound a typical Mexican flavour (try to imagine a Latin version of MANEIGE). However, if you fancy the idea of Frank ZAPPA meeting MIRIODOR over lunch while a Mariachi band plays in the background, you'll have a field day with the crazy jamming of BANDA ELÁSTICA. ![]() This music is incredibly complex and will seem totally indigestible to symphonic prog lovers. The instruments used include guitars, drums, marimbas, bass, keyboards and sax/clarinet as well as some violin, viola and flute provided by guest musicians. Their albums are a highly spirited blend of RIO, jazz fusion, improvised progressive rock, ethnic and ZAPPA influences. Avant-garde seven-piece outfit from Mexico comparable to HENRY COW.
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