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  | EXSIMIO ~ CARBONO 14
MYLODON 034 (Barcode: 3426300046116) ~ CHILE ~ Progressive Rock
Recorded: 2005 Released: 2005
2nd album by the excellent Chilean Prog band ExsimioFind albums by this artist. Clearly influenced by 1990s King CrimsonFind albums by this artist, the band features two lead guitarists, which of course makes plenty of room for guitar pyrotechnics and interplay. Some Djam KaretFind albums by this artist guitar duels also come to mind, as do some of the RIO bands. Most of the tunes are pretty up-tempo, with multiple rhythm changes and quirky beats. All together this is pretty amazing and brilliant stuff, well ahead of most present-day Prog material, which proves again that Chilean Prog, with groups like TryoFind albums by this artist and Akinetón RetardFind albums by this artist, is well in the lead of the contemporary Prog scene. I can’t imagine any KC fan not wanting this beauty in his collection and I warmly recommend checking this group and this album out.
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  | EXSIMIO ~ EXSIMIO
MYLODON 001 ~ CHILE ~ Progressive Rock
Recorded: 1999 Released: 2002
1st album by the sensational Chilean Prog group ExsimioFind albums by this artist, which features a double lead guitar lineup, reminiscent of Djam KaretFind albums by this artist and late King CrimsonFind albums by this artist. The virtuosi guitar performances and the exceptional music, full of unexpected rhythm changes, twists and turns played at neck-breaking speed is absolutely overwhelming. This is undoubtedly on of the finest debut albums recorded in the last decade. Musically Exsimio are close to the RIO movement, combining rock and jazz elements, but their contributions are truly unique and unparalleled by any other contemporary band. This album should appeal to quite a large Prog audience, be it guitar aficionados, RIO fans and of course all Chilean Prog lovers – an absolute must. Their second album Carbono 14Find albums with this title, for which we had to wait almost 6 years, is a brilliant follow up to this album and one not be missed as well.
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