Grupo N.H.U. (1978)
1978 was Spain's boom year in terms of progressive rock music, and Grupo N.H.U. met the challenge head on. One of the finest from the Spanish progressive scene, Grupo N.H.U. contains everything that made the Spanish scene so special. Strong compositions marked by many changes. Fat keyboards, loud acid guitar, and a complex, exciting rhythm section make up the centerpiece of the group. An excellent vocalist and a strong fusion edge a la Mahavishnu Orchestra rounds out one of the true bona-fide classics of the Spanish scene. An absolute must hear.
---9/22/11
Gosh, do I have anything to add? Perhaps a bit more psychedelic space rock oriented than I implied above. You know, it's not really a typical Spanish release, in the sense that it lacks indigenous qualities - qualities which were still in abundance in late 1970's Spain. Final smokin' fusion track reminds me of primo Crucis. N.H.U. stands for Noche Hermosa Una (A Beautiful Night).
Gosh, do I have anything to add? Perhaps a bit more psychedelic space rock oriented than I implied above. You know, it's not really a typical Spanish release, in the sense that it lacks indigenous qualities - qualities which were still in abundance in late 1970's Spain. Final smokin' fusion track reminds me of primo Crucis. N.H.U. stands for Noche Hermosa Una (A Beautiful Night).
---5/26/25
Just discovered I own the promo version. Hah! So here I am 14 years on from that last listen. It does start off a bit slow, and is more atmospheric than energetic. They're already cooking with gas by the second track. I didn't realize the group was from Galicia which seems to have a penchant for space rock, as witnessed later by Kozmic Muffin and others.
Ownership: 1978 Novola (LP). Gatefold. Promo.
Ownership: 1978 Novola (LP). Gatefold. Promo.
2000 (acquired); 1/18/01 (review); 9/22/11 (update / new entry); 5/26/25
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