Electroccid Accid Alquimistic Xoc [LP]

Pau Riba - Electroccid Accid Alquimistic Xoc [LP]

Electròccid àccid alquimístic xoc marks a shift in Pau Riba's sound -- now electrified and fully embracing rock under the influence of artists like Lou Reed, Ray Davies, and Kevin Ayers. Once again, Riba left everyone bewildered with a work that, on its own, gave early substance to what would eventually be known as roc català, of which Riba may well have been its most authentic representative. First vinyl reissue in over four decades! The magical "Dioptria" had been left behind. The album was recorded in the winter of 1975 with the help of the same group of musicians who had accompanied Riba a few months earlier at a concert at Zeleste to debut new songs: a mix of Valencian musicians from bands like Paranoia Dea and guitarist Eduardo Bort's group. The core of Electròccid is defined by Riba's own authorship. With lyrics that veer from poetic to absurdly ironic, Riba explores themes like the moon, the stars, death, love, women, the devil, and the bourgeoisie -- fueling the originality that made him such a unique artist. It's striking how naturally and effortlessly Riba incorporated the Catalan language into the rock idiom -- and vice versa. A1. Sol Solet A2. Es Fa Llarg Es Fa Llarg Esperar A3. Cuatre Barres Blanc I Negre A4. Brian A Clown A5. Lluna Robada B1. María B2. Occident (Recepte De Cuina) B3. Lluna Estimada B4. Estrella De La Fortuna