El Pecho de Andy - El Pecho de Andy - LP (1986), Spain

Here's another excellent Spanish band coming from the city of Toledo, Spain. El Pecho de Andy (The Chest of Andy) were a New Wave/Post-Punk group active during the mid to late 80's. Besides the names of the members involved and the albums they released (2 LP's and about 3-4 Singles), I couldn't find any further information about their whereabouts or why they split. The members were: Miguel Angel García (guitar and vocals), Francisco Javier García-Zarco (guitar), Miguel Angel Campos (drums), Arturo Soriano (saxophone) and María Eugenia "Maruge" Muñoz (bass). The sound of this band is very similar to The Psychedelic Furs with a saxophone playing in the background in a few of their songs, minus the Richard Butler-esque sounding voice. Enjoy listening to their first self-titled LP, while keeping cool under the hot summer sun!

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El Pecho de Andy - El Pecho de Andy - LP (1986), Spain

Side One:
1. El Arrozal
2. Última Combinación
3. Vuelo Nocturno
4. A Años Luz

Side Two:
5. Anochecer En Tahiti
6. Brillan Tus Lágrimas
7. Fighting Temeraire
8. Morgana y Ginebra

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Otras Voces - Soledad - EP (1989), Spain

Sorry for the long delay everyone! I've been very occupied lately with getting myself settled in my new area of residence and getting my belongings arranged (there are some things left I still need to unbox and organize!). I haven't forgotten about this little music blog and do not plan on letting it slide into oblivion. There's still too much to share and write about!
I'm very enthusiastic to introduce another great Spanish band and feel strongly against letting another gem slip past by English speaking audiences. I'm hoping I'll be able to change that!
Hailing from Manresa, Spain is a band named Otras Voces (Other Voices). The band members were Speedy (voice and guitar), Toni Holgado (bass), Joan Prat (drums) and Ricard Pradeli (guitar). The sound produced by this band is very reminiscent of other bands before them such as Joy Division, The Cure and The Chameleons. Obvious influences aside, they are more listenable and less somber sounding than Décima Víctima and less aggressive sounding than most other groups in the Spanish Siniestro scene at the time. Soledad (Solitude) is a very good EP and has been on my listening rotation as of late. Before the group dissolved, they recorded their first full length LP titled El Canto del Cisne (The Swan Song), but unfortunately it was never released. All that remains is this EP.

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Otras Voces - Soledad - EP (1989), Spain

Lado A (Side A)
1. Flores Negras
2. Hombre Vulgar

Lado B (Side B)
3. Soledad
4. Silencio de Dolor

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My First Post: Décima Víctima - Décima Víctima - LP (1982), Spain

Décima Víctima (tenth victim), was a Spanish Post-Punk band formed in 1981 and part of the "Movida Madrileña" or Madrilenian Movement in Madrid, Spain along with acts such as Parálisis Permanente and Alaska y Los Pegamoides. The band was originally a three-piece but quickly grew into a quartet of two Spanish (Carlos Entrena - vocals and José Brena - drums and percussion) and two Swedish members (brothers Per Mertanen - bass and Lars Mertanen - guitar and synths). Their sound is very reminiscent of Joy Division, but with a more somber and depressing tone. The singing is all in Spanish (of course) and figuring out what the lyrics are is not necessary to enjoy their music. Without further interruption and for your listening pleasure, I present you their first full length self titled LP!

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Décima Víctima - Décima Víctima - LP (1982), Spain

Lado A (Side A):
1. La Voz Que Me Persigue
2. Más Allá Del Silencio
3. Inseguridad
4. Escombros De Un Triunfo
5. Otro Futuro
6. Almas Perdidas

Lado B (Side B):
7. Hacia La Luz
8. Fe En Ti Mismo
9. Detrás De La Mirada
10. Desde El Acantilado
11. Hasta El Límite
12. Decisión

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