Alacrán was
born from the musical interests of Fernando Arbex that began writing
music for a trio outfit. For that, contacted with the other members that
eventually formed Alacran. From their only record they extracted the
single "Sticky" for the Alacrán label that was distributed by Zafiro in
1971.This single, without promotion, had a remarkable success. The
record from Alacrán is in the vein of trio with psichedelic touches. As
an interesting point, they included instruments such as harpsichord and
other keyboards that reminds of the excellent first work of the italian
band Il Balletto di Bronzo named "Sirio 2222". It was recorded in Celada
Studios, Madrid, 1969. Other references are that Oscar Lasprilla and
Fernando Arbex have belonged to Los Brincos. After Lasprilla left, the
band splited and they made a new group named Barrabás, devoted to
latin-funky-rock music, being rather popular then.The first song difers
from the rest. It has a beautiful beginning, similar to Lou Reed's "Walk
on the Wild Side" with bongos and bass, then introducing guitar,
leading to a pop rock, with guitar solos and a voice with hoarse similar
to that of Teddy Bautista, being a elaborated and catchy song, not
boring. The rest were diferent, more symphonic rock, melodic blues,
pointing towards Barrabás. Some songs remind to those made later, with
high guitars, doubled, supported by percussion, doubled voices, and
hammond sometimes. The last song is slow one, with athmospheres: a great
theme. It is a good record. It is enjoyable and worthy, but a bit
short. Line-up / Musicians Fernando Arbex/drums,percussion,guitar Oscar Lazprilla/guitar,keyboards Inaki Egana/vocals,bass Discography Alacran 1970
1.Sticky 2.Son 3.My Soul 4.San Francisco 5.Take a Look Around You, Baby 6.Will You Keep My Love Forever
