Progressive rock
Latest album: Alter Ego (2023). Had no idea these guys were still around either! Though it appears the group is mostly a Ricardo Moreno solo act at this point.
Suite Mexicana + Soliloquio (1987)
Iconoclasta were probably Mexico's #1 progressive rock export in the 1980s and a big part of the style's revival in that country. The EP was released three months ahead of the LP proper, and features traditional instruments and melodies among the usual rock instrumentation. I would like to call out guitarist Ricardo Ortegon, who puts in an exceptional performance on both these albums. '7:19' adds flute with fine results. There's also the requisite "side long" track that allows the instrumentalists to shine with longer solo sections, including guest saxophone. Iconoclastic has a distinct 80s compressed sound, that is all their own.
6/21/10; 11/3/23 (new entry)
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