Fin del Tiempo (En Tus Manos) (2005)
I could have sworn I wrote about this album when I received the CD, as I was writing a lot of reviews in 2005 / early 06. I think it arrived just as I was burning out hard (I recall walking away from music entirely for a couple of months to regain my enthusiasm). Well no time like the present and here is my second listen, some 19 years later.
The album starts off in a similar mode to Fripp & Eno, with atmospheric guitar and electronic music. It curiously moves to vocal rock for the title song, and then onto more space rock realms. I'm often reminded of Djam Karet, though there's more than a few references to fellow Mexican space rock travelers like Humus and Frolic Froth, especially in the heavy sections. Ivan Tamez is the primary force behind Gigur and his guitar dictates the direction of the music. He achieves a wonderful tone throughout. And does a very good job of adding melody to his solos.
Ownership: 2005 Conarte (CD). Oversized tri-fold digipak with a 19 page booklet pasted in. Very elaborate.
4//06 (acquired); 5/26/25 (review / new entry)
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