When I think of progressive rock from Mexico, I immediately go to the 80s when bands such as Iconoclasta, Delirium, and Praxis first hit the scene. And certainly Mexico had a most exciting psychedelic period in the early 70s that included Dug Dugs, Toncho Pilatos, Antorcha, El Tarro De Mostaza, El Ritual, and a few others, most of them hiding on obscure 45s. But classic 70's styled Prog? Nope. Can't think of any.... except one. And here it is. Nuevo Mexico's Hecho en Casa. And it's not just merely good, but rather it's great! Mostly I'm reminded of the Italian scene, and specifically Osanna comes to mind. This is primarily due to the harder edged guitars, impassioned vocals, and the strong presence of flute. Just hearing this album tells us there's plenty more from the time and place. But was it recorded - that's the question isn't it?
As for the second album, I completely misunderstood it on original listen some 23 years ago. I had it in my head as some sort of Latin pop/boogie rock album. But that's not right. It's not really a prog album, nor is it hard rock, but it has elements of all the above. There's also a couple of instrumentals that recall prime era Santana. It definitely fits the term "eclectic". So while not every track is a winner, the majority are satisfying with a couple of skip-overs. Maybe not worth having on its own, but certainly great to have as bonus tracks.
Ownership: CD: 1997 La Ciruela Electrica. Both of Nuevo Mexico's albums are on this CD en todo. Not sure of the date of the CD, but since that's when I bought it, we'll be bold and call it! The CD has no info beyond track titles.
2/2/20 (new entry)
Ownership: CD: 1997 La Ciruela Electrica. Both of Nuevo Mexico's albums are on this CD en todo. Not sure of the date of the CD, but since that's when I bought it, we'll be bold and call it! The CD has no info beyond track titles.
2/2/20 (new entry)
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