Guapo
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1994 in London, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1994 - present
Biography
Guapo are a British experimental rock band formed in London in 1994 by drummer *David J*. Smith and Matt Thompson. Known for long, hypnotic instrumental compositions drawing on progressive rock and minimalism, they recorded the trio albums 'Five Suns' (2004) and 'Black Oni' (2005) with keyboard player Daniel O'Sullivan. Guitarist Kavus Torabi joined in 2006, and the later albums 'History of the Visitation' (2013) and 'Obscure Knowledge' (2015) added keyboard player Emmett Elvin. Smith is the band's only constant member.
Genres
Guapo Discography
- Guapo vs. Magma (1998) - EP
- Great Sage, Equal of Heaven (2001) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Five Suns (2004) - Album - rated 3.97/5
- Black Oni (2005) - Album - rated 3.94/5
- Elixirs (2008) - Album - rated 3.79/5
- History of the Visitation (2013) - Album - rated 3.67/5
- Obscure Knowledge (2015) - Album - rated 3.63/5
Members
- David J. Smith - drums, percussion, keyboards (1994–Present)
- Kavus Torabi - guitar (2006–Present)
- Emmett Elvin - keyboards (2013–Present)
- Sam Warren - bass (2015–Present)
- Matt Thompson - bass, guitar (1994–2005)
- Daniel O'Sullivan - keyboards (2003–2012)
- James Sedwards - bass (2006–2015)