CARMEN - Fandangos in Space(1973 Prog Folk • United Kingdom)Full Album

Carmen biography Founded in Los Angeles, USA in 1970 - Disbanded in 1975 In the early seventies, the British-American group CARMEN broke new ground in rock music, combining the British flair for progressive rock with traditional Spanish folk themes into a very fresh, energetic and powerful new mix. The sound is centered around guitar, keyboards are used subtly but to good effect. On the whole, they are a rather hard band to describe ... "They sound only like themselves, because it IS so unique". Some vague comparisons could be made to JETHRO TULL, MEZQUITA (some of the Spanish themes), and TRIANA (the flamenco/prog combination). CARMEN released three albums only: "Dancing On A Cold Wind", "Fandangos In Space", and "The Gypsies". It's hard to say which of the first two albums is better, both are excellent starters. Two great tastes that taste great together. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED...! Studio Album, released in 1973 Songs / Tracks Listing 1. Bulerias 00:00 : - a) Cante (Song) - b) Baile (Dance) - c) Reprise 2. Bullfight 05:32 3. Stepping Stone 09:49 4. Sailor Song 12:42 5. Lonely House 17:54 6. Por Tarantos 22:01 7. Looking Outside (My Window) 23:45 : - a) Theme - b) Zorongo - c) Finale 8. Tales of Spain 28:53 9. Retirando 37:52 10. Fandangos in Space 38:35 11. Reprise Finale 45:11 Total Time 45:40 Line-up / Musicians - David Allen / vocals, electric guitar, flamenco guitar - Roberto Amaral / vocals, vibraphone, flamenco footwork, castanets - Angela Allen / vocals, Mellotron, synthesizer, flamenco footwork - John Glascock / vocals, bass, bass pedals - Paul Fenton / drums & percussion