Secta Sonica - Fred Pedralbes
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05--PICAP910812
"Debut 1976 album by Catalan jazz-rock group Secta Sònica, a classic of the so-called “Rock Laietà” genre. Blend of classic jazz-rock with Mediterranian elements and Catalan folk, this first album is still quite a bit progressive- sounding, even symphonic at times, with some good use of electric guitars."
"Barcelona was arguably Spain's most important city for instrumental jazz-rock, represented by leading exponents such as Jarka, Orquestra Mirasol, Companyia Eléctrica Dharma, Musica Urbana and Secta Sonica. The first album by the latter group, Fred Pedralbes (1976), is one of my favourites within the genre, featuring superb interplay between two capable lead guitar players. Their style is far from being strictly jazz, incorporating blues, heavy and even funky styles. Wah-wah and echo effects are used with good taste, never going over the top."-Scented Gardens of the Mind