Congregacion – Congregacion Viene...(1972 Chile Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock)Full Album

"Congregacion" refers primarily to the Chilean band Congregacion, known for their psychedelic folk/rock sound, with their debut album released in 1972 (or recorded in '72 and released in '74), while the number '72 indicates the year of their creation or first recording, before they were forced to leave Chile. Basic Facts: Music Genre: Folk, Psychedelic Rock, with religious and esoteric-mystical lyrics. History: They were a "hippie religious community" that left Chile after the Pinochet coup, going to Argentina, where they recorded their only album. Important Note: Despite the number '72', their album "Congregacion - Viene..." was released in 1974, although it was recorded in 1972. Influences: Their sound is reminiscent of Los Jaivas, but without the Indian influences. Tracks: All songs written by Antonio Smith. 01. Estrecha a tu hermano - 3:31 02. Arrebol - 3:56 03. Mentes preñadas de amor - 4:18 04. Síntesis de la exitancia - 2:47 05. El dulce espíritu de la soledad / Ama la muerte hermano - 6:27 06. Tanto parcelamiento - 4:07 07. Eclíptica - 2:32 08. Atrapados por un pensamiento - 3:25 09. Fantástico - 3:40 10. Cosas que suceden - 2:49 11. Cuantos que no tienen y merecen - 3:25 Personnel: - Antonio Smith - lead vocals, guitar - Alejandro (Alejandro Rodríguez) - guitar, harmonica - Alberto (Alberto Pradas) - bass, guitar - Baltasar (Baltasar Villaseca) - percussion, guitar - Carlos (Carlos Vittini) - flute, percussion