Pau Riba - Electroccid Accid Alquimistic Xoc

Electroccid accid alquimistic xoc marks a shift in Pau Riba's sound--now electrified and fully embracing rock under the influence of artists like Lou Reed--opening a new chapter as he distances himself from his immediate past. The magical Dioptria had been left behind. The album was recorded in the winter of 1975 with the help of the same group of musicians who had accompanied him a few months earlier at a concert at Zeleste to debut new songs: a mix of Valencian musicians from bands like Paranoia Dea and guitarist Eduardo Bort's group. Once again, Riba left everyone bewildered with a work that, on its own, gave early substance to what would eventually be known as roc catala, of which Riba may well have been its most authentic representative. There are nods to Lou Reed, Ray Davies, and Kevin Ayers, but the core of Electroccid... is defined by Riba's own authorship. With lyrics that veer from poetic to absurdly ironic, Riba explores themes like the moon, the stars, death, love, women, the devil, and the bourgeoisie--fueling the originality that made him such a unique artist. It's striking how naturally and effortlessly Riba incorporated the Catalan language into the rock idiom--and vice versa. First vinyl reissue in over four decades! Tracklist Side A 1. Sol Solet 2. Es Fa Llarg Es Fa Llarg Esperar 3. Cuatre Barres Blanc I Negre 4. Brian A Clown 5. Lluna Robada Side B 1. Maria 2. Occident (Recepte De Cuina) 3. Lluna Estimada 4. Estrella De La Fortuna