El Congreso

by Congreso

El Congreso cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1971
  • Label: EMI Odeon
  • Country: Chile
  • Community rating: 3.55/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Francisco Sazo, Sergio Gonz谩lez, Fernando Hurtado

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The debut from one of Chile's most enduring musical institutions beautifully melds traditional Andean instrumentation with the burgeoning folk-rock aesthetic[cite: 1]. 'El Congreso' emerged alongside the powerful Nueva Canci贸n movement, offering a socially conscious, pastoral take on rock dynamics[cite: 1]. Its peaceful, organic sound laid a crucial foundation for the evolution of South American progressive music[cite: 1].

Genres

Descriptors: conscious, male-vocals, spanish, acoustic, folk, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Maestranzas De Noche
  2. Vamos Andando Mi Amigo
  3. Asi Seras
  4. El Errante
  5. Has Visto Caer Una Lagrima
  6. Mirate Al Espejo
  7. Rompe Tu Espada, Vive La Vida
  8. La Roca
  9. El Condor Pasa
  10. Ella En Todas Partes
  11. A. A. R.

Credits

  • Congreso - primary artist, arranged by
  • Fernando Hurtado - bass, written-by
  • Sergio Gonz谩lez - drums, written-by
  • Fernando Gonz谩lez - guitar [first], written-by
  • Patricio Gonz谩lez - guitar [second], written-by
  • Francisco Sazo - vocals, written-by, lyrics by
  • Pablo Neruda - written-by
  • Leonardo Barahona - written-by

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