Smash-We Come To Smash This Time (1971)

Smash were the pioneers of what would become known as Andalusian rock, and their influence on countless subsequent groups in the years following their breakup was fundamental to the development and popularization of this style. Hailing from Seville, this band was active between 1967 and 1973. After releasing two studio albums, "Glorieta de los Lotos" and "We Come to Smash This Time", as well as a dozen singles, they disbanded. However, they reunited sporadically in the following years to keep their legacy alive. Their lineup consisted of Gualberto García (guitar), Julio Matito (bass and vocals), Antonio Rodríguez (drums), Henrik Liebgott (guitar and violin), El Lebrijano (vocals), and Silvio Rodríguez (percussion). Their debut album, "Glorieta de los Lotos", released in 1970, showcased their original fusion of psychedelic music and flamenco, featuring powerful bluesy riffs and experimental elements. A year later they returned with their second full-length album "We Come To Smash This Time", a more avant-garde and experimental record, featuring classic symphonic rock tracks "First Movement", psychedelic pop "Don't Be Sad, Baby", a fusion between raga music and flamenco "Behind the Stars", folk rock "We Come To Smash This Time" or progressive hard rock "Fail Safe", making this album a true classic of Spanish rock.