ZARPA - "Zarpasaurio" (LP, 2012, Lullabye Records)
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"Zarpa" was found in 1977 in Valencia (Spain). The band was active between 1977 and 1988, shortly in 1992 and from 1999 onwards.
On the albums I know the band offers traditional heavy metal/hard rock.
Their album "¿o Ángeles Demonios?" (1983) is one of the best and most famous albums of Spain (in Heavy Metal, of course). This LP "Zarpasaurio" is the release of a demo from 1981 with rerecorded vocals by original singer Vicente Feijoo and remastered tape material.
In higher parts the singing is a bit wobbly. The language leads to a certain aggression and passion in the songs. The sound is actually quite bluesy and very British (hard rock, Deep Purple ...). I like the remastered sound very much, because the instruments sound clear and powerful.
Side A
1.Volar
A very good opener with a catchy chorus.
2.Mundo que arde
Very catchy rhythm. The music gets stuck in the ear quickly.
3.Recorrido viernes 25
Significantly faster start and harder than the previous two songs, beautiful melodies. Sing-a-long part (without guitar and bass). Should be a great live song. Another favorite.
4.No me mires Caín
This song is much more rock, it has a "Iron Maiden"- guitar rhythm and a quite long instrumental section.
5.Pasemos a la acción
This is a pretty Blus-/Heavy-Rock song.
6.Paseando por las calles de mi ciudad
Very bluesy and catchy. (When I first heard that riff I had to think of "Marius Müller Westernhagen - Es geht mir gut". That was a little bit scary)
Side B
1.Sin salida
Moderate pace. Hit.
2.Zarpasaurio
Again a "Iron Maiden"-guitar in the beginning. Very soulful voice, even more than on the other pieces. Best Song.
3.Lo podemos hacer
"Lo podemos hacer" has a very high voice, here you realize that, certainly due to age, the singer got some problems with the higher notes. The intensity of the song increases in its course.
4.La vida futura
Catchy riff / rhythm and chorus. Much better than the song before.
5.El carnicero
Last Song got harder guitar and deeper vocals again.
Conclusion: "Zarpasaurio" is a very good album. I like it a little bit more than "¿o Ángeles Demonios". Fans of "foreign"-language Hard Rock / Metal fans should listen to this record.
Songs you should listen to: "Volar", "Recorrido viernes 25", "Sin Salida", "Zarpasaurio" and "El carnicero".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEfOTAsZW8Q
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